There are rumors of economic and political heresy at First Things. My reassessment of Michael Novak’s Spirit of Democratic Capitalism earlier this year raised suspicions that I’m guiding the journal in an “anti-capitalist” direction. Some say the magazine flirts with . . . . Continue Reading »
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Despite concerns that the Trump era has caused a crisis for evangelical churches, evangelicalism will move forward. Continue Reading »
To be a human soul is to be an embodied soul, and that featherless, biped condition is the best equipment for worship. Continue Reading »
Cardinal Blase Cupich pretends to be a friend to people who need a father. Continue Reading »
Pius XI’s words had such force because he bound himself to what had already been believed by Catholics throughout history and had been reaffirmed by his predecessors. Continue Reading »
The preparatory document for the 2018 Synod on Young People ignores the many young Catholics today who are hungry for tradition and beauty. Continue Reading »
In a world without God, some are turning to technology as their focus of worship. Continue Reading »
In the battle of ideas and values, Evangelicals and Russian Orthodox find themselves on the same side, notwithstanding their theological differences. Continue Reading »
Development of doctrine is not itself a doctrine, but a theory, and there are several such theories. Continue Reading »
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