First Links – 7.5.12

The Varieties of Nihilistic Experience, Part II
Anthony Distefano, Catholic Phoenix

Elusive God Particle: Found
Steve O’Connor, Belfast Telegraph 

Romney’s Ceasefire on Obamacare?
Bryon York, The Examiner 

The New Context for the Contraceptive Mandate
Br. Thomas More Garrett, O.P., Dominica 

 Immigration: Who is Without Sin
John B. Londregan, Public Discourse

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