Peter J. Leithart

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 »

“Theocracy” means “rule of God,” and the Christian gospel is, in a literal sense, a theocratic message. Continue Reading »

By ceasing work on the Sabbath, Israel shares his Father’s Sabbath. Continue Reading »

If abortion is a First Amendment issue, the coming battle over Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation isn’t just about the future of abortion rights. Continue Reading »

Evangelical leaders are distancing themselves from the nationalist rhetoric that was near the heart of the older religious right. Continue Reading »