Peter Ludwig Berger (March 17, 1929 – June 27, 2017) was an Austrian-born American sociologist who frequently wrote on religion. He was a regular contributor to The American Interest.
Articles
Religion & Other Curiosities
Day of the Tyrants?
Peter L. Berger
As democratic progress stalls around the world, what is required on both sides of the Atlantic is the emergence of political leaders who are both hard-nosed and morally responsible. If only one could advertise!
Published: Jul 06, 2016
Religion & Other Curiosities
Lessons of Orlando?
Peter L. Berger
One does not have to be a postmodern theorist to debunk most of the “narratives” that have emerged in the wake of the June 12 massacre.
Published: Jun 29, 2016
Religion & Other Curiosities
Women in Shorts Studying Talmud
Peter L. Berger
It is possible to approach the Talmud without affirming the truth claims it implies. However, to do so has a price—the loss of its deepest meaning.
Published: Jun 22, 2016
Religion & Other Curiosities
Where Are the Good Guys?
Peter L. Berger
In the words of a great writer, admirable actions may be another sign “that God has not given up on humanity”.
Published: Jun 08, 2016
A Mixed Bag
Religious Hybrids
Peter L. Berger
No matter what your faith or lack of it, the study of religion is an intellectually fascinating project. Take the hybrids, for example…
Published: Jun 01, 2016
Religion & Other Curiosities
Beheadings and Transgender Bathrooms
Peter L. Berger
As in virtually all items that have become issues in the culture war, protagonists on both sides are absolutely convinced of the rightness of their ideology and the wickedness of anyone who doubts this.
Published: May 25, 2016