Arguments, Not Sound Bites
by Carl R. TruemanThere is too little constructive argument and too much carefully-policed rhetoric in Christian circles. Continue Reading »
A New Segregation?
by Mark BauerleinThe new wave of identity politics is a consequence of the eradication of a conservative ethos from American life. Continue Reading »
First Things is a Beacon
by Mark BauerleinWe sit halfway between academia and the public square, trying to merge the best of both. With your help, we can continue. Continue Reading »
America’s Future
by R. R. RenoInstead of tearing down statues and denouncing our founding fathers, we need to affirm our inheritance and reframe our political priorities. Continue Reading »
Illiberal Protestants
by Ramona TauszToday, conservative critics of liberalism tend to be Catholic. Pundits warn of “‘post-liberal’ ferment among a coterie of mostly Catholic writers,” or report on the “network of Catholic intellectuals” making “the case against liberalism.” “Mostly these new traditionalists are . . . . Continue Reading »
Aurel Kolnai and the Assault on Creation
by Daniel J. MahoneyAurel Kolnai truly belongs in the pantheon of anti-totalitarian thought and a study of his writings can shed some light on the totalitarian nihilism all around us. Continue Reading »
Mrs. America’s Mistakes
by Helen AndrewsMrs. America imagines that it can safely romanticize Schlafly’s pastel-colored suburban world because no woman today could possibly want to go back to it. Continue Reading »
A New Fusionism
by R. R. RenoSince the end of World War II, American conservatism has been characterized by a three-pronged coalition. The first prong emphasizes the virtues of a free economy, the second a strong military, and the third a faith, family, and flag social conservatism. The three prongs endure today, but they are . . . . Continue Reading »
The Future of Christianity in Europe
by Alessandra BocchiThe rise of Islamist terrorism has made once-fringe conservative parties stress their Christian identity. Continue Reading »
Common Good Conservatism In Action
by Terry SchillingAs the new year begins, conservative lawmakers in numerous states have started a fresh attempt to push back against the LGBT agenda. Continue Reading »
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