Politics is important, but it has to be put in its place, writes R. R. Reno in American Politics, the Higher Politics, and First Things . In today’s first “On the Square” article, he argues that we have a deep reason and a practical reason for not investing too heavily—emotionally and spiritually—in politics, and for investing in other things, precisely as a way to change our political culture.
Moral Certitude and the Iran War
The current military engagement with Iran calls renewed attention to just war theory in the Catholic tradition.…
The Slow Death of England: New and Notable Books
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Ethics of Rhetoric in Times of War
What we say matters. And the way we say it matters. This is especially true in times…