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John J. Conley, S.J., is a Jesuit of the Maryland Province and a regular columnist for America. He is the current Francis J. Knott Chair of Philosophy and Theology at Loyola University, Maryland.
Politics & SocietyLast Take
In its mature form politeness is a species of charity.
Arts & CultureLast Take
Rather than being a recent outcropping of American pop culture at its most vulgar, “Wheel of Fortune” is arguably our clearest survival of classical civilization.
Politics & SocietyPhilosopher's Notebook
Erasing good news about people with disabilities can only encourage the choice to abort people with Down syndrome in the first place.
FaithPhilosopher's Notebook
Courage can erupt in the most unexpected corners.
FaithPhilosopher's Notebook
At a distance “Under-cover Boss” would seem to be yet another of the “gotcha” surveillance series in which employers and detectives root out dishonest or incompetent employees.
Arts & CultureBooks
Reno’s portrait of contemporary American society is bold and grim.
Arts & CultureCulture
Bitter, brilliant controversy wracked each stage of the evolution of The Way and its allied academic institutions.
FaithPhilosopher's Notebook
Some Catholics have abandoned philosophy as a central component of the church's discourse.
Philosopher's Notebook
Appalled by both Hillary and the Donald?
Philosopher's Notebook
The faith is more than cult and code.