St. Rich, Pray for Us
by Mark RegnerusTwenty years ago today the Christian world lost Rich Mullins, one of its most beloved unifiers. Continue Reading »
Christian Religion as Common Language
by Francesca Aran MurphyAll religions today share a single, common “Ultimate” beyond them all—the set of ideas about God implied by Christian religiosity. Continue Reading »
Gratitude So Burdensome?
by Peter J. LeithartThe gift of the cross is not a psychological burden that drives us further from God; it is a yoke so easy it is not a burden at all. Continue Reading »
From What Is Left Over
by Rémi BragueNearly a decade ago, I had the privilege of attending a lecture by Pope Benedict, “The Roots of European Culture.” He developed his theme through a discussion of medieval monasticism. The elite of the Parisian intelligentsia was in attendance, and their bewilderment was obvious. What was the . . . . Continue Reading »
Alvin Plantinga’s Masterful Achievement
by William Doino Jr.Alvin Plantinga is justly celebrated for sparking a global renaissance in Christian philosophy. Continue Reading »
Bearing Witness from Prison in Indonesia
by Bob OsburnAmerica’s conservative Christians should consider not only joining the vigils, but also visiting Ahok in his jail cell. Continue Reading »
Plus ca change, plus c'est la meme chose
by Carl R. TruemanBroken election promises, a theodicy question, and a reflection on Christian ministry under Trump. Continue Reading »
Dirty Hands and Political Despair
by Brandon McGinleyIt is not an act of humility but one of mutilation to amputate one’s faith in order to fulfill some secular political mandate—whether it be a bureaucratic directive or a party’s litmus test. Continue Reading »
Get Thee to an Altar
by James R. RogersSo with a nod to considerations both theological and practical, my main criticism of the argument in Reno’s book, as with the religious right more generally, is not that it’s too Christian, but that it’s not Christian enough. Continue Reading »
Why do Christians Revere Jerusalem?
by Mark MovsesianApparently, the Times’s staff is so unfamiliar with basic Christian teachings that the Resurrection slips right by them. In this, they are not alone among our mainstream media. I once heard a BBC news announcer refer to Easter as the holiday on which Christians commemorate the death of Jesus. Continue Reading »
America's most
influential
journal of
religion and
public life
Subscribe
Latest Issue
Support First Things
influential
journal of
religion and
public life
Subscribe
Latest Issue
Support First Things
Filter Tag Articles
Subscribe Today!
