First Links — 8.23.12

The Wire and the American Underclass
Francis Fukuyama,  The American Interest

Conversations with J. I. Packer
Justin Taylor,  The Gospel Coalition

Does Religious Violence Justify Censorship?
Max Fisher,  The Atlantic

The Return of the Extended Family
John Bingham,  Telegraph (UK)

Images of Mary’s Queenship
Deacon Paul O. Iacono,  Fra Angelico Institute

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