The Little Sisters of the Poor

by Ryan Sayre Patrico

. . . are seeking alms. The Anchoress has more information . . . . . Continue Reading »

23 Jul 2009 0

Starting This Very Moment

by Ryan Sayre Patrico

Americans United for Life and several prominent pro-life leaders are hosting a 70-minute webcast discussing the abortion mandate implicit in the Obama administration’s health care plan. Find out more and listen in here . For more background, today’s Washington Post offers a good . . . . Continue Reading »

23 Jul 2009 0

The New Shape of World Christianity

by Joe Carter

In his new book, The New Shape of World Christianity , historian Mark Noll provides some intriguing—and, for those of us in the West, sobering—facts about the state of the faith around the globe: This past Sunday it is possible that more Christian believers attended church in China than . . . . Continue Reading »

23 Jul 2009 0

Naming the Just Barely Nameable

by Joe Carter

Alfred North Whitehead once said, “The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” After reading Micah’s post yesterday I wonder if the safest general characterization of the modern American poetic . . . . Continue Reading »

23 Jul 2009 0

More eBaywatch!

by Sally Thomas

Jesus Temporary Tattoo. Bidding ends in 13 days, which is longer than He will last on your bicep. You’ll want this to go with the tattoo, and this to complete the effect. Or, if you’re more inclined towards the crypto-profound, this t-shirt might appeal to you instead. Now, this thing . . . . Continue Reading »

22 Jul 2009 0

The Coming Physician Shortage and Health Care Reform

by Wesley J. Smith

Penn bioethicist Art Caplan and I have had our differences, although sometimes we agree—as with most organ transplant issues.  Today, he has a piece out, what he calls “a reform reality check.” As do most bioethicists, he justifies rationing, and I think it is an inadequate . . . . Continue Reading »

22 Jul 2009 0

Justin Martyr

by Joseph Bottum

Which Church Father am I, you ask, Sally?Justin Martyr, of course. How could you think . . . . Continue Reading »

22 Jul 2009 0

Everybody Say Hello to Jody

by Sally Thomas

Hello, Jody. Welcome back. You do realize that if you’re going to play with me, you have to be a Church Father. I’m Origen. Who are you? . . . . Continue Reading »

22 Jul 2009 0

Saints Peter and Paul

by Joseph Bottum

It’s not the ugliest church in the world, Saints Peter and Paul in Pierre, South Dakota:which we saw this weekend, while visiting my grandmother in Pierre.Then again, it’s not the prettiest church, either, and every time we drive by, my wife asks how come only St. Peter gets a statue . . . . Continue Reading »

22 Jul 2009 0

Bioethicists Continue to Push Health Care Rationing

by Wesley J. Smith

As President Obama pretends (weakly) that his health care reform plans won’t involve health care rationing, bioethicists are chomping at the bit to see it instituted. Last Sunday, Peter Singer had a long apology for health care rationing in the NYT Magazine . Now, Dan Brock urges rationing . . . . Continue Reading »

22 Jul 2009 0