First Links — 1.22.14

by Matthew Cantirino

The genius of ritual, the origins of the self-made man, and more daily articles of interest. Continue Reading »

22 Jan 2014 0

Underrated

by Pete Spiliakos

Why do totalitarian maniacs get so much more attention than democracy builders? Continue Reading »

22 Jan 2014 0

Just or Unjust Deserts

by Kate Pitrone

Who deserves either wealth or poverty? Continue Reading »

21 Jan 2014 0

Chagall and the Meaning of a Crucifixion

by Mark Movsesian

A Chagall Exhibit at the Jewish Museum in New York Continue Reading »

21 Jan 2014 0

Rescheduled: Lecture with Daniel Siedell

by J. David Nolan

Due to inclement weather, we have rescheduled tonight’s lecture with Daniel Seidell for February 25th. We apologize for any inconvenience.  Continue Reading »

21 Jan 2014 0

Millennials and Catechesis

by Dale M. Coulter

The discussion about millennials or evangelicals going liturgical suggests that catechesis should be an ecumenical enterprise. Continue Reading »

21 Jan 2014 0

Honor Among Thieves

by Betsy Childs Howard

Whom can you trust in a room full of virtual criminals? Continue Reading »

20 Jan 2014 0

Remaining Postmodern and Conservative

by Peter Lawler

Postmodern conservatism lives and remains ambiguously at home at First Things as a proud part of First Thoughts. Continue Reading »

20 Jan 2014 0

MLK and LBJ

by Peter Lawler

So in coming up with a post for MLK Day, I can do no better than quoting from one of our super-threaders—C.J. Wolfe: Continue Reading »

20 Jan 2014 0

Saint Augustine’s Advice on How to Handle Trolls

by Collin Garbarino

I’m reading through Augustine’s City of God with a fantastic group on Facebook. Augustine wrote the book about 1,600 years ago, but I’m continually struck by how applicable his insights can be.One of my new favorite bits might be this passage from the beginning of book two:And yet, will . . . . Continue Reading »

20 Jan 2014 0