Samurai Nationalism
by Jarrett StepmanA nation that understands itself—especially its virtues—can adapt without losing its distinctiveness. Continue Reading »
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The Catholic Crisis Over “Us”
by George WeigelAre we experiencing the third great crisis of the Catholic Church? Continue Reading »
What We've Been Reading—April 2023
by EditorsOne truth particularly deserving of universal acknowledgment is that there are a threatening number of “great works of literature.” Continue Reading »
The Conservative Christian Case for Single-Payer Healthcare
by Matthew LoftusAccompanied by a conservative revolution against the modern spirit, and a Christian revolution in care that zealously defends our mutual obligations to one another, we can use the resources of the state for the prudent care of our created flesh. Continue Reading »
Trump Pivots on Abortion
by Jonathon Van MarenTrump is backing away as pro-life leaders ask him for commitments, telling them that the pro-life issue is “losing big” and that their talking points need to focus on exceptions. Continue Reading »
Learning From the UMC's Mistakes
by John LomperisAs the United Methodist Church goes through an increasingly bitter, slow-motion divorce, it offers an important cautionary tale for the rest of the body of Christ. Continue Reading »
Misunderstood Missionaries
by John WilsonIt is not unusual to come across writers trading on received notions of “evangelicals,” the like of which they would never countenance in their own house. Continue Reading »
Church Teaching on Trial
by Gerald E. MurrayMany participants claim, in so many words, that they will only feel fully welcomed and affirmed by the Church when the Church changes her teaching. Continue Reading »
Pacem in Terris After 60 Years
by George WeigelSixty years later, we find ourselves asking: Is the vision of Pope John XXIII's Pacem in Terris realistic? Continue Reading »
Eight Rules for the Dean of Students
by Gregory RoperAfter only seventeen months as dean of students, I do not pretend to have all of the solutions to the issues that come up with student life. But the following eight rules are quite clear to me. Continue Reading »
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