Category Archives: Daily Links and Notes

NY Times

The Verge The Hunger Games franchise is unique because of how well it understands the power of images and pop culture, but it’s also incapable of breaking out of the larger narrative that pervades young adult literature and, ironically, Hollywood: … Continue reading →

Wired “solution aversion”

The Economist HT Dreher Archbishop’s Address

Catholic Voices Comment HT Rod Dreher

First Things Marriage Pledge A Time to Rend First Things: Marriage and Temple Desecration Youtube Playlist Humanum Series Damon Linker: The Religious Right Calls it Quits Why you should not sign the pledge Mere Orthodoxy on the libertarian solution First Things a … Continue reading →

CT This is a clear and concise position statement for non-affirming like the CRC. This position, however, is seen as a non-starter by the affirming crowd.

First Saruman was shown that the power of his voice was waning. He cannot be both tyrant and counsellor. When the plot is ripe it remains no longer secret. Yet he fell into the trap, and tried to deal with … Continue reading →

Jesus Creed here are two pole ends on this one. For some people, the essence of spiritual formation is being made holy and for others it is about being made loving. Those at the end of each pole minimize the … Continue reading →

NYTimes When it comes to young voters, liberal politicians are victims of their culture-war success. They have pressed a laissez-faire posture in moral and private matters, and have won. But millennials have adopted not the posture of their liberal elders … Continue reading →