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Matthew Loftus

Matthew grew up in a family of 15 children and completed his medical training in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2015, he and his family have lived in East Africa, where he currently teaches and practices Family Medicine at a mission hospital. His work has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Atlantis, and Mere Orthodoxy and his first book is forthcoming from InterVarsity Press.

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Matthew Loftus

Matthew grew up in a family of 15 children and completed his medical training in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2015, he and his family have lived in East Africa, where he currently teaches and practices Family Medicine at a mission hospital. His work has appeared in outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New Atlantis, and Mere Orthodoxy and his first book is forthcoming from InterVarsity Press.

Matthew LoftusFeaturedSexuality

Moral Formation and Sexual Abuse Pt. 1: The Problem, How We Make It Worse, and How We Can't Make It Better

Matt Loftus describes the origins of our abuse crisis and explains why many of the conventional answers, including religious answers, are inadequate.

Matthew LoftusCulture

farewell to facebook - Doctors Without Boredom

I'm leaving Facebook. But don't worry, you will still have many opportunities to hear my opinions.

Matthew LoftusCulture

farewell to facebook - Doctors Without Boredom

I'm leaving Facebook. But don't worry, you will still have many opportunities to hear my opinions.

Matthew LoftusCulture

choosing our limitations - Doctors Without Boredom

If we want to get the benefits of community, we'll have to experience its limitations.

Matthew LoftusCulture

choosing our limitations - Doctors Without Boredom

If we want to get the benefits of community, we'll have to experience its limitations.

Matthew LoftusCriminal Justice

How the plea deal sausage gets made - Doctors Without Boredom

Justin Fenton digs deep into Baltimore's reception court, where 93% of felony convictions in Baltimore are made.

Matthew LoftusCriminal Justice

How the plea deal sausage gets made - Doctors Without Boredom

Justin Fenton digs deep into Baltimore's reception court, where 93% of felony convictions in Baltimore are made.

Matthew Loftusandrewosenga

Andrew Osenga, "The Painted Desert" - Doctors Without Boredom

This year, I’m hoping to keep this blog more active with short posts about stories and essays I’ve been reading, but I also want to share more music. I love writing and listening to music and there’s a lot of […]

Matthew Loftusandrewosenga

Andrew Osenga, "The Painted Desert" - Doctors Without Boredom

This year, I’m hoping to keep this blog more active with short posts about stories and essays I’ve been reading, but I also want to share more music. I love writing and listening to music and there’s a lot of […]

Matthew LoftusFamilyFeaturedCurrent Politics

If Anything Is Pro-Life, Nothing Is - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

“This is a pro-life issue.” By now you have probably heard this sentiment expressed about any number of issues that are not immediately related to abortion. Food stamps, taxes, healthcare—even immigration!—are designated as “pro-life” causes because they may in some […]

Matthew LoftusFeaturedCurrent Politics

Conservatism Fails to Act Responsibly | Mere Orthodoxy

Kevin Williamson's recent National Review essay raises fair points about the decadence of conservatism, but fails to offer a responsible alternative.

Matthew LoftusPoliticsFeaturedEvangelicalism

On Powers, Principalities, and Politics | Mere Orthodoxy

What do the prophets say about those who align themselves with God's enemies? And what do they say about those who persist in doing so for an extended time?