Russian doctors have been arrested for being part of a plot to take patients’ organs for sale on the black market. This is one small piece in a larger puzzle involving organ sales and exploitation of poor and sick people around the world. Losing the concept of the intrinsic moral value of human life leads to very dark places.
Of Roots and Adventures
I have lived in Ohio, Michigan, Georgia (twice), Pennsylvania, Alabama (also twice), England, and Idaho. I left…
Our Most Popular Articles of 2025
It’s been a big year for First Things. Our website was completely redesigned, and stories like the…
Our Year in Film & Television—2025
First Things editors and writers share the most memorable films and TV shows they watched this year.…