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    Daily Writings from First Things’ Top Writers

Censoring Christmas at the Bus Stop

by Charlotte Allen

When the Catholic Archdiocese of D.C. proposed a Christmas-themed poster for public buses, the city rejected it—the ad was not secular enough. Continue Reading »

25 Dec 2017 0

The Poetry of Christmas

by Dan Hitchens

Throughout history, Christmas has inspired poems from believers and atheists alike. Continue Reading »

25 Dec 2017 0

In a World of “Authentic” “Journeys,” There’s Always First Things

by Carl R. Trueman

Every problem has a genealogy, and helping readers to understand that is a major part of what First Things does. Continue Reading »

24 Dec 2017 0

Trump is Letting Scientists Play God

by Wesley J. Smith

Recent advances in human cloning, synthetic biology, and CRISPR technology pose grave ethical questions—yet our president seems uninterested.  Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2017 0

Martyrdom in The Last Jedi

by Alexi Sargeant

Star Wars: The Last Jedi offers a picture of heroism that helps us better understand how to witness to hope and truth in our own galaxy. Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2017 0

Superheroic Testimonies

by Armond White

Zack Snyder's D.C. superhero films offer skillful, thoughtful, even spiritual popular culture.  Continue Reading »

22 Dec 2017 0

Your First Things Community

by Ramona V. Tausz

In the midst of our atomized world, First Things offers a community—a place where you will find others eager to join you in opposing the chaos of contemporary life.  Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2017 0

The Romney Disease

by Pete Spiliakos

When they think they can get away with it, our elite Republicans disparage the idea of tax cuts for the middle class.  Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2017 0

The Tragedy and Scandal of Cardinal Law

by Philip Lawler

The death of Cardinal Bernard Law prompts us to ask an old question: Why do good people do bad things?  Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2017 0

Carols and the Christmas Paradox

by Veery Huleatt

The old Christmas carols, by delighting in humble details, capture the paradox of the season: God’s power made incarnate in the womb of a lowly girl. Continue Reading »

21 Dec 2017 0
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