Peter J. Leithart

First Things is indispensable as a guide through the shadows of our current disruptions and discontents. Continue Reading »

Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu is being persecuted because the church refuses to register with the state or join the officially sanctioned Three-Self Patriotic Movement.  Continue Reading »

The Coens’ hipness isn’t skin deep, but it doesn’t go all the way down either. Continue Reading »

The hosts of heaven proclaim the good news that in Jesus mankind has reached its destiny.  Continue Reading »

Deneen’s definition of liberalism disregards the role of religion and the public management of religion in the formation of liberal order. Continue Reading »

Politics dissolves into brutality unless it’s infused with apolitical habits and virtues—humility, gentleness, forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, charity, love. Continue Reading »

Education is genuinely liberal—education for freedom—only if it’s willing to conduct students away from self-love to proper objects of love. Continue Reading »

Human justice often fails, but we can seek justice in a higher court.  Continue Reading »

Richard III reminds us that there are meta-political realities that exceed politics. Continue Reading »

Whenever a thuggish state tramples on the faithful, there will be thuggish pseudo-saints nearby, piously cheering it on.  Continue Reading »