In Memoriam, 2017

by George Weigel

Before the civil year ends, let’s remember seven giants who will be sorely missed. Continue Reading »

27 Dec 2017 0

Trimming the Ark

by Christopher Derrick

The ark of the Church goes floating down the centuries, having only the task of staying afloat until the waters subside—certain to disappoint those who want the thrill of a speedboat trip.  Continue Reading »

26 Dec 2017 0

Censoring Christmas at the Bus Stop

by Charlotte Allen

When the Catholic Archdiocese of D.C. proposed a Christmas-themed poster for public buses, the city rejected it—the ad was not secular enough. Continue Reading »

25 Dec 2017 0

The Poetry of Christmas

by Dan Hitchens

Throughout history, Christmas has inspired poems from believers and atheists alike. Continue Reading »

25 Dec 2017 0

In a World of “Authentic” “Journeys,” There’s Always First Things

by Carl R. Trueman

Every problem has a genealogy, and helping readers to understand that is a major part of what First Things does. Continue Reading »

24 Dec 2017 0

Trump is Letting Scientists Play God

by Wesley J. Smith

Recent advances in human cloning, synthetic biology, and CRISPR technology pose grave ethical questions—yet our president seems uninterested.  Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2017 0

Martyrdom in The Last Jedi

by Alexi Sargeant

Star Wars: The Last Jedi offers a picture of heroism that helps us better understand how to witness to hope and truth in our own galaxy. Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2017 0

Superheroic Testimonies

by Armond White

Zack Snyder's D.C. superhero films offer skillful, thoughtful, even spiritual popular culture.  Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2017 0

Your First Things Community

by Ramona Tausz

In the midst of our atomized world, First Things offers a community—a place where you will find others eager to join you in opposing the chaos of contemporary life.  Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2017 0

The Romney Disease

by Pete Spiliakos

When they think they can get away with it, our elite Republicans disparage the idea of tax cuts for the middle class.  Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2017 0