Goldman on Kudlow
by Joe CarterFirst Things senior editor David Goldman will be on CNBC’s Larry Kudlow show tonight around 7:15 p.m. EST. UPDATE: This appearance has been canceled. . . . . Continue Reading »
Big Thinking
by Joseph BottumMatt Welch points out that President Obama seems to be working a theme—using three recent speeches to rail against the hyperconnection of our Internet age: a commencement address at the University of Michigan on May 1, a remark at the White House Correspondents’ dinner on May 2, and . . . . Continue Reading »
Indian Yogi Allegedly Survives Without Food and Water
by Wesley J. SmithThis could be a hoax, a mistake, or bad observation. But if it isn’t, it means that science does not truly understand human beings or our exceptional capacity to remake reality, or perhaps, tap into realities beyond testable comprehension. From the story:An 83-year-old Indian holy . . . . Continue Reading »
Sermon Review: St. George Greek Orthodox Church (New York City)
by Michael LiccioneWere it not for the sign on the red canopy over the entrance, one could easily pass St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church by as just another building along a nondescript city block. Inside, however, the profusion of images is even more conducive to prayer and worship than in the usual Orthodox . . . . Continue Reading »
There is No Way Beyond Rawls but Through Rawls
by Ralph HancockThanks to Samuel and others for an excellent discussion (just below). Though I do not wish to disappoint, I find myself unconvinced that I have gone too far in criticizing Rawls, and in fact tempted to go further. 1. Epigones: Of course Rawls, no more than Strauss, say, . . . . Continue Reading »
The Lexicon of Transhumanism Isn’t the Movement’s Problem
by Wesley J. SmithIt’s been awhile since I checked on the latest anti humanism pitched by the transhumanism propagandist, J. Hughes. He has apparently decided that the usual buzz words used to promote the movement—the notion that we should “seize control of human evolution” . . . . Continue Reading »
On the Square Today
by Joe CarterMicah Mattix considers the legacy of novelist Walker Percy : Along with Flannery O’Connor, he is often considered one of the leading Catholic writers of the South in the twentieth century. His work—from the National Book Award winning The Moviegoe r to the fast-paced The Thanatos Syndrome . . . . Continue Reading »
Benedictine Lutherans
by David T. KoyzisAs I discovered in my youth, the Missouri-Synod Lutherans deliberately cultivate a Benedictine spirituality amongst their membership. I initially came into contact with the ancient Liturgy of the Hours in Herbert Lindemann, ed., The Daily Office (St. Louis: Concordia, 1965), purchased at the . . . . Continue Reading »
Kagan Proves Elections Matter
by Richard W. GarnettSometimes, even things that are obviously true need to be underscored, and brought home. Here is one such thing: Elections matter. And, the election of President Obama has turned out to matter a great deal for the future decisions and direction of the Supreme Court. Solicitor General Kagan is, . . . . Continue Reading »
Thou Shall Not Steal, Ergo, Don’t Have Babies
by Joe CarterAccording to Australian Anglicans, having children is tantamount to breaking the eighth commandment (or, if you are Catholic or Lutheran, the seventh): The Anglican Church wants Australians to have fewer children and has urged the federal government to scrap the baby bonus and cut immigration . . . . Continue Reading »
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