January 8, 2004


Crisis . Vol. 21. No. 11 . December 2003 .
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Features:

Mere Theism: The Case for God 
Mark Shea says that belief in the existence of God is eminently reasonable.

The Problem of Evil 
Benjamin D. Wiker faces down atheism's strongest argument and shows why it falls apart under its own weight.

Remembering Abita: Life and Faith in a Small Southern Town 
Sandra Miesel recalls the Louisiana town whose charms and vices haunt her still.

Praying the Rosary Through Art: The Luminous Mysteries 
Maria Stella Ceplecha examines five works of art and shows how they can be used to meditate on the newest mysteries of the rosary.

Pursued by Faith: The Literary Journey of Brian Moore  Charlotte Hays takes a look at the author of Black Robe and says that while he left the Church, he never seemed to abandon his faith.




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Books - Arts - Culture:

Poem

"Tour of the Labyrinth" by A. E. Stallings

Book Reviews

Warrior Race: A History of the British at War by Lawrence James

The Transformation of American Religion: How We Actually Live Our Faith by Alan Wolfe

The Illusion of Victory: Americans in World War I by Thomas Fleming

Hellfire Nation: The Politics of Sin in American History by James A. Morone

The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas, audiobook read by Stuart Langston

Faithful Reasons 

Robert Royal says An Intelligent Person's Guide to Religion is better than it sounds.

He Tries Harder

Terry Teachout looks at Clint Eastwood's latest attempt at a serious film.

Christmas 2003

Robert R. Reilly reviews the best offerings of this Christmas season.


Departments:

Letters

Columns:

Sed Contra
Deal W. Hudson

Late Edition
Michael M. Uhlmann

Guest Column
F. H. Buckley

From the Hill
Rick Santorum

Cloud of Witnesses
George W. Rutler

Sense & Nonsense
James V. Schall

End Notes
Ralph McInerny

 

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