First Links — 8.16.13

Give Up the Ghost
Stefany Anne Golberg, Smart Set

Mary, Like the Moon
Fr. Robert Barron, Word on Fire

Deconstruction and the Nature of God’s Grace
Caroline Suresh, Dartmouth Apologia

Why Attack Churches?
Jonathan S. Tobin, Commentary

Must Every Kids’ Movie Reinforce Self-Esteem?
Luke Epplin, Atlantic

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