Religion & Other Curiosities
Pope Francis Drops the Other Shoe
Peter L. Berger
Amoris Laetitia is a splendid, even poetic invocation of the human wonder of family life, of the love of spouses, and between parents and children.
Published: Apr 20, 2016
Religion & Other Curiosities
Suits, Slobs, and the New Class System
Peter L. Berger
A new caste has emerged in America, constituting an elite that spans the divide between the two parties. The two party establishments resemble each other much more than their respective non-elite bases.
Published: Apr 13, 2016
Religion & Other Curiosities
What Is God’s Name?
Peter L. Berger
The question reverberates through the ages, from the ancient Middle East to the suburbs of Chicago. It is replicated in two news stories, one very recent, the other less than two years ago.
Published: Feb 24, 2016
Religion & Other Curiosities
News from Blue Massachusetts
Peter L. Berger
Two examples from deep blue Massachusetts, which both feature intrusions into the private sphere by various institutions, demonstrate why we should be cautious about taking strong positions in these cases.
Published: Jan 05, 2016