The embattled and shockingly non-respected Anthony Esolen (the filled-diaper crowd are flinging contents of same at him) has a new book arriving early next year: Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture […]
One Christ, One Christianity: Part I — Guest Post by Ianto Watt
This year marks the 500th Anniversary of the protest which split an already split Christianity. Let’s instead think of what we have in common, says Watt, both in faith and duty. Have […]
Why Americans Left Christianity And Became Nones
The title of the Pew report which we’ll discuss is “Why America’s ‘nones’ left religion behind”, though, as you can see, I modified it. For good reason. The original Pew survey from […]
Just In Time For Easter, The Annual Skeptical Article Denying Jesus Existed
It’s that time of year again, friends; the holiest in the secular calendar. It’s a time of contemplation, yes, but in the newsroom it’s also one of celebration. For this is when […]
The Theology of Science-fiction: Some SF “Gospels”—guest post by Bob Kurland
Be sure to visit Bob’s main site, Reflections of a Catholic Scientist. Note: this article originally during Lent, 2015. …when I was not prey to the temptations of this world, I devoted […]
The National Embarrassment Which Is Bill Nye
Let’s admit first that, whatever faults the man has, Bill “The Science Guy” Nye has taught us at least one valuable lesson in biology. Never cinch your bow tie so tight that […]
The Crisis Of Conservative Catholicism: Ross Douthat’s Erasmus Lecture at First Things
Ross Douthat gave the 28th Erasmus Lecture at the Union League Club (they have a complete set of books on the “Rebellion” in their library) in Manhattan. Your roving reporter was there. […]
Who’s Supporting The UN’s So-Called Sustainable Development Plan? The #BigPush
The UN general assembly is meeting and the biggest of wigs have stepped to the microphone to say how very wonderful it is to get along. I jest, but in the jest, […]
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