The Church of Obama

I had heard of the messianism surrounding Barack Obama, but I didn’t think anyone would start an actual church. Then a friend tuned me into Sing for Change . According to their website: Sing for Change chronicles a recent Sunday afternoon, when 22 children, ages 5-12, gathered to sing . . . . Continue Reading »

Theology in the City

The Dominicans at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer in New York have announced a series of lectures on theology for the coming months. Those in the area might be interested in the offerings: To believe well one must first reason well. This is the lesson of St. Thomas Aquinas. Consequently, faith . . . . Continue Reading »

When Cures Become Too Costly

Here’s some troubling news from the Wall Street Journal : In a striking shift, Pfizer Inc. will abandon efforts to develop medicines for heart disease, as part of a broad research reshuffling it announced Tuesday. Pfizer will be leaving a field that includes its cholesterol-lowering drug . . . . Continue Reading »

Cold Comfort

It is my privilege to share workspace with a soon-to-be-distinguished student of history , Ryan Sayre “Prayers” Patrico. Like other advocates of civilization, Ryan is shocked and dismayed by the almost total ignorance of history among young Americans. The only consolation I can offer . . . . Continue Reading »

Glimpsing Death

P.J. O’Rourke at the Los Angeles Times offers a hilarious yet meaningful reflection on his encounter with cancer and how the experience has given him a healthy appreciation of death: I looked death in the face. All right, I didn’t. I glimpsed him in a crowd. I’ve been diagnosed . . . . Continue Reading »