A Different Kind of Pride Flag

by Carter Skeel

First Things acts as a courageous and trustworthy standard-bearer for orthodoxy. Please consider bearing this standard with us by making a tax-deductible gift to our spring campaign. Continue Reading »

16 Jun 2023

First Things: The Standard-Bearer for Orthodoxy

by R. R. Reno

Our secular age stands in great need of the clear, orthodox voice of First Things. Please consider supporting us in our mission of proclaiming God's timeless truths. Continue Reading »

14 Jun 2023

The Best of Times

by R. R. Reno

In the worst of times, First Things writers, readers, and supporters are blessed with the best of times. Continue Reading »

27 Apr 2023

First Things Junior Fellows Program 2023

by The Editors

The application deadline is less than two weeks away!
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28 Feb 2023

The West: Post- or Pre-Christian?

by Anthony Fisher

It became clear to me that my personal Christian faith is not tolerated or permitted in the public square, at least by some and perhaps by many.” So said the CEO of one of Australia’s largest football clubs after he was forced to resign one day into the job, following revelations that he was . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Feb 2023

Truth’s Many Triumphs

by R. R. Reno

As readers, you have signaled your support for First Things and our combination of spirited opposition to our wayward world with cheerful celebration of truth’s many triumphs. Continue Reading »

11 Jan 2023

First Things Is Good for the Jews

by Cole S. Aronson

I consult the Talmud and not Anselm when thinking about how to live, and my Christian friends do the reverse. First Things has always hosted and will continue to host these parallel inquiries. Continue Reading »

30 Dec 2022

Push Back Against the Age

by Sandy and Camille Kress

First Things has become an indispensable part of our lives, giving us profound insight into concerning cultural issues and providing hope where our singular effort at pushing back against the age falls short.   Continue Reading »

29 Dec 2022

An Honest Magazine

by Ephraim Radner

Rigorous analysis, the value of persons, humility, correction, and—oh yes—the truth of God: First Things has been sticking to this for years, through both the light rumbles and seismic shakings of our times.  Continue Reading »

27 Dec 2022

A Dauntless Magazine

by Mark Bauerlein

As one institution after another joins the woke regime, I promise First Things readers and listeners that you will not find this magazine doing the same. Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2022