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Matthew LoftusCultureEconomics

"economics of meaning" - Doctors Without Boredom

Shadi Hamid has a very interesting essay in American Affairs Journal about the possibilities of left populism and the “economics of meaning”: It might be tempting to say that Left populists simply need a “hero”; the Left, unlike the Right, […]

Guest WriterFeatured

The Prophet of Unbelief: T. S. Eliot's Forgotten Predecessor

Though he wrote nearly 100 years before him, the 19th century poet Arthur Clough shows many of the same traits we associate with T. S. Eliot.

Matthew LoftusEconomics

what Amazon got out of the HQ2 search - Doctors Without Boredom

Amazon got more than just some tax breaks in its HQ2 search: But arguably even more concerning than deepening regional inequality and the possibility of Bezos becoming the landlord of the nation’s capital is the fact that few cities will […]

Susannah Black and Jake MeadorFeatured

Forthcoming Special Edition Bibles from a Major Christian Publisher

It is already established that some major publishers will release very trivial special edition Bibles. Here are some further ideas for future releases.

Joshua HeavinBibleFeatured

The Danger of Neglecting the Old Testament | Mere Orthodoxy

American evangelicals frequently ignore or even dismiss the Old Testament. This is a grave mistake with serious theological and moral consequences.

Matthew LoftusFamilyCultureEconomics

migration and American identity - Doctors Without Boredom

Luma Simms has two very interesting pieces interacting with Reihan Salam’s new book Melting Pot or Civil War? One is at Public Discourse and the other is at Law and Liberty: From the first piece: Immigration, work migration, the flight […]

Matthew LoftusCultureEconomics

video killed the #1 burger joint in the country - Doctors Without Boredom

This is a really sad story that I think is ultimately about power, technology, and the way in which media shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us: In my office, I have a coffee mug from Stanich’s […]

L. M. SacasasFeatured

Book Review: The Power of Silence by Robert Cardinal Sarah

Cardinal Sarah's book argues that silence is not something to avoid or something to be purchased; it is a necessary good as part of a whole human life.

Matthew Lee Anderson

Mere Fidelity: Felix Culpa - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

Alastair, Matt and Derek consider the idea of a ‘felix culpa,’ or ‘happy fall.’ The iTunes feed is here, if you’d like to subscribe (thanks to everyone who has reviewed us so kindly) and an RSS feed for the show lives here. […]

Matthew LoftusFeaturedEvangelicalism

Savage Love: A Review of Elisabeth Elliot | Mere Orthodoxy

Though not without some significant shortcomings, Elisabeth Elliot's work provides readers with a compelling picture of the all-consuming love of God.

Matthew LoftusEthics

zeal, wisdom, and John Allen Chau - Doctors Without Boredom

Zeal without wisdom can be deadly.

Matthew LoftusCultureEthics

Asia Bibi should get asylum anywhere she wants - Doctors Without Boredom

I am glad to see this call from Providence magazine to grant Asia Bibi asylum… anywhere. (More on her story here.) The obvious shouldn’t need saying, but it is clear that there are many Muslims in the UK, whether new immigrant or […]