Moral principles are either true or false, sound or unsound, regardless of their foundation. We should not, and indeed cannot, separate the beliefs of faith from the convictions and evidence of reason. Continue Reading »
Debunking myths about papal conclaves will, I hope, function as a stabilizer, as the waters surrounding the Barque of Peter will likely get more turbulent before the next conclave meets in the Sistine Chapel beneath the stern gaze of Christ the Judge. Continue Reading »
This list provides a good starting point for thoughtful Protestant Christians looking to understand post-Vatican II theology. Continue Reading »
Commitment makes Maverick the oldest and truest type of Naval officer; the oldest and truest type of American; and finally, the oldest and truest type of man. Continue Reading »
First Things friendships respect differences as opportunities, not roadblocks, for constructive engagement with the world. Continue Reading »
For the sake of our souls, and those of our neighbors, we must return to the Book without a shred of embarrassment. Continue Reading »
Good bookstores invite us to contemplate truths that lie beyond our everyday concerns. Continue Reading »
To gain moral insight into American violence, Christians need to disentangle and properly order our loves. Only then will we be able to assess accurately what is good and what is evil in American gun culture. Continue Reading »
As First Things launches our spring fundraising campaign, I invite you to man the ramparts with us. Please join us in speaking that first word, the one that will shape the future. Continue Reading »
Whig history is an unsound historiographic method that sees history as a predestined progression toward greater democracy and egalitarianism. Continue Reading »
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