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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 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
Matt Loftus describes the origins of our abuse crisis and explains why many of the conventional answers, including religious answers, are inadequate.
Matthew LoftusCulture
I'm leaving Facebook. But don't worry, you will still have many opportunities to hear my opinions.
Matthew LoftusCulture
I'm leaving Facebook. But don't worry, you will still have many opportunities to hear my opinions.
Matthew LoftusCulture
If we want to get the benefits of community, we'll have to experience its limitations.
Matthew LoftusCulture
If we want to get the benefits of community, we'll have to experience its limitations.
Matthew LoftusCriminal Justice
Justin Fenton digs deep into Baltimore's reception court, where 93% of felony convictions in Baltimore are made.
Matthew LoftusCriminal Justice
Justin Fenton digs deep into Baltimore's reception court, where 93% of felony convictions in Baltimore are made.
Matthew Loftusandrewosenga
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
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
“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
Kevin Williamson's recent National Review essay raises fair points about the decadence of conservatism, but fails to offer a responsible alternative.
Matthew LoftusPoliticsFeaturedEvangelicalism
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?