First Things

What We Affirm

To be leaders, we must build upon the very best of our inheritance—artistic, political, moral, and theological—to venture a vision for a better future. Continue Reading »

13 Apr 2022

Your financial support is a vote of confidence in what we’re doing online and in the magazine. But it’s more than that. The inflow of donations shows that lots of people are willing to take a position, to stand up and be counted. Continue Reading »

7 Jan 2022

A Rallying Point

by John F. Lang

First Things shines a light on mankind’s central predicament: our critical need for God, which is obscured by the distractions and temptations of a fallen world. Continue Reading »

28 Dec 2021

Forming the Faithful in a Post-Christian Age

by Francis X. Maier

First Things relies on your help to pursue its mission. Mission runs on resources. So this Christmas, please support First Things with a financial gift. Continue Reading »

17 Dec 2021

What We’re For

by R. R. Reno

The power of “yes” is greater than that of “no.” Continue Reading »

15 Dec 2021

The Spirit of Gratitude

by R. R. Reno

Your support has helped First Things promote the side of the unborn, the side of natural law, the side of gratitude. Continue Reading »

16 Jul 2021

A Solid Foundation

by Mark Bauerlein

A loyal and discerning readership emboldens us against the daunting forces that wish First Things would just go away. Continue Reading »

28 Jun 2021

A Time of Reconsolidation

by R. R. Reno

Ensure that First Things remains a strong voice—a voice against the perversions of our time, yes, but more importantly, a voice that can lead us to a better future. Continue Reading »

17 Jun 2021