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Feed the Children
by Hugh SchmitzThere’s still time left to contribute to our campaign. Please help in any way you can! Continue Reading »
Christmas, Freedom, and Obedience
by George WeigelTrue freedom, genuine liberation, comes through freely chosen obedience to God’s purposes. Continue Reading »
2019: Our Year in Film and Television
by VariousRecommended movies and TV shows from the past year. Continue Reading »
Arguing for Truth in the Anti-Culture
by Carl R. TruemanFirst Things remains committed to showing that honest, open discussion of the most important issues in this earthly city are vital. Continue Reading »
The Ecstasy of the Mob
by Mark JudgePanique and Richard Jewell share a timeless message: Without due process and the presumption of innocence, people submerged in an environment of hysteria quickly devolve into wolves. Continue Reading »
Dignity in Flames
by Dov LernerThe Hanukkah candles glisten through the winter, signaling that we need to see beyond mere utility, to discover in others an inalienable dignity. Continue Reading »
The Lowliness of Human Flesh
by Eric BaneckerMay we all ask for the grace to accept the humility of God and his choice to make room for us—lowly as we are—in his plan of salvation. Continue Reading »
The Case For Keeping Trump
by Peter J. LeithartThere are times when you have to oppose something just because you shouldn’t give the satisfaction of victory to its supporters. Continue Reading »
Evangelical Elites Are Out of Touch
by Carl R. TruemanEvangelical elites are clearly out of touch with the populist evangelical base. And lambasting the populists as hypocrites or dimwits will simply perpetuate the divide. Continue Reading »
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