R. R. Reno

To outsiders, the proposal of communion for the divorced and remarried seems a modest adjustment. But it has provoked adamant resistance among the faithful because it throws in doubt the basic logic of the gospel. From her beginnings, the Church has known that the baptized, while born again in . . . . Continue Reading »

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Let’s head into the nomination process for Justice Kennedy’s successor with the words of a former president in mind: “Yes we can.” Continue Reading »

Matthias Storme and Diederik Boomsma join editor R. R. Reno to discuss the future of Europe. Continue Reading »

First Things is not a go-along, get-along movement. Continue Reading »

Editor R. R. Reno discusses the June/July print edition.  Continue Reading »

First Things exists to liberate modern men and women of faith from bondage to secular falsehoods. Continue Reading »

In today’s anti-discrimination battles, the great and the good bring their power to bear on the little people who haven’t gotten the progressive memo. Continue Reading »

Paul Ryan will not seek another term in Congress. No doubt the personal reasons he gave for bowing out are important. But it’s likely he’s also frustrated that the market-oriented and freedom-focused conservatism he took for granted has lost traction. He’s not alone. The ideas and priorities . . . . Continue Reading »

Liberalism has created a world in which disordered souls kill themselves with drugs and alcohol—and in which those harboring murderous thoughts feel free to act upon them. Continue Reading »