“Neuhaus in All His Virtues”

From the conclusion of the New York Times review of Richard John Neuhaus’ last book, American Babylon: Notes of a Christian Exile :

“American Babylon” displays Neuhaus in all his virtues—elegantly argued and written, fair-minded and with a formidable range of reference—making the important point that politics without an anchor in a public morality can quickly slip away in dark directions.

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