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An Atheist's Guide to Gambling

As Pascal notes in his essay "The Art of Persuasion," people base their beliefs less on proof than on the basis of attraction.

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Divided Man, Divided Legacy

French author Yves Chiron presents Paul as torn between mind and heart, with strong emotional reactions tempered at times by rational thought.

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America’s Deposit of Faith

Hawthorne, Thoreau, Melville, and Dickinson together comprise a reliable foundation for realist biases that are fully in line with the Platonic-Augustinian tradition.

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
In his book, Pope defends gay blessings, civil unions

Maintains that 'doctrine of the Church is not questioned'

Hong Kong diocese: Law won’t affect seal of confession

National Security bill will prosecute 'failure to disclose'

Vatican issues annual message to world’s Muslims

Cites Pope Francis: 'No war is holy; only peace is holy'

Spain: Rural priests stretched thin among tiny villages

In many, parish life equals occasional Mass celebration

U.S. police professional named to papal commission

She formerly led USCCB's child-protection office

GMU prof: Marriage promotes ‘white supremacy’

But data shows marriage benefits kids of all backgrounds

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In his book, Pope defends gay blessings, civil unions

Maintains that 'doctrine of the Church is not questioned'

Hong Kong diocese: Law won’t affect seal of confession

National Security bill will prosecute 'failure to disclose'

Vatican issues annual message to world’s Muslims

Cites Pope Francis: 'No war is holy; only peace is holy'

Spain: Rural priests stretched thin among tiny villages

In many, parish life equals occasional Mass celebration

U.S. police professional named to papal commission

She formerly led USCCB's child-protection office

GMU prof: Marriage promotes ‘white supremacy’

But data shows marriage benefits kids of all backgrounds

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide

All Aboard the Suicide Train... True Medical Care or the Law of the Jungle?... The Return of the Physician-Executioner... and more

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New Age, Paganism & Gnosticism

Our Pantheistic Sisters... Yoga & Christianity... Neo-Pagans Are Giving Ancient Paganism a Bad Name... more

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Pro Life Issues & Culture of Death

The Nowhere Between Life & Death... Planned Parenthood: Seventy Years of Defying the Law... Graphic Images: An Apologia... Bumping Off Baby... more

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The Narthex

THE NEW OXFORD BLOG
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The 'Tomb Experience' Matters

By John M. Grondelski
March 18th 2024 2:04 PM

I’ve regularly criticized the Church of today’s generous toleration of cremation. I’ve voiced many reasons why this indulgence of cremation is wrongheaded, but one reason…

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The Big Lie About Women and the Church

By James Thunder
March 15th 2024 11:49 AM

A big lie is that Catholics oppress women by, for example, not allowing them to be ordained priests or deacons, by not giving them (enough)…

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Whether & When to Read a Book

By James Hanink
March 13th 2024 12:57 PM

In his classic How to Read a Book, Mortimer Adler, citing Francis Bacon, tells us that “some books are to be tasted, others to be…

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EXPLORE THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF THE CHURCH

Flannery O'Connor

Fragmented Lives of Incomplete Reckoning... Tyranny of the Perverse Will... From the Grotesque to Love... Flannery O’Connor: And Her Own Received Her Not... and more

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Is Benedict to Blame?... Sex, Lies & Dossiers: The Vatican at the Crossroads... The Kasper-Ratzinger Debate... more

St. John Henry Cardinal Newman

The Two Worlds of John Henry Newman… Newman's Advice to Anglo-Catholics… Newman’s Prophetic Challenge to Clericalism…

Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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Front & Center

An Atheist's Guide to Gambling

As Pascal notes in his essay "The Art of Persuasion," people base their beliefs less on proof than on the basis of attraction.

READ ARTICLE
Divided Man, Divided Legacy

French author Yves Chiron presents Paul as torn between mind and heart, with strong emotional reactions tempered at times by rational thought.

READ ARTICLE
America’s Deposit of Faith

Hawthorne, Thoreau, Melville, and Dickinson together comprise a reliable foundation for realist biases that are fully in line with the Platonic-Augustinian tradition.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
In his book, Pope defends gay blessings, civil unions

Maintains that 'doctrine of the Church is not questioned'

Hong Kong diocese: Law won’t affect seal of confession

National Security bill will prosecute 'failure to disclose'

Vatican issues annual message to world’s Muslims

Cites Pope Francis: 'No war is holy; only peace is holy'

Spain: Rural priests stretched thin among tiny villages

In many, parish life equals occasional Mass celebration

U.S. police professional named to papal commission

She formerly led USCCB's child-protection office

GMU prof: Marriage promotes ‘white supremacy’

But data shows marriage benefits kids of all backgrounds

VIEW ARCHIVE
In his book, Pope defends gay blessings, civil unions

Maintains that 'doctrine of the Church is not questioned'

Hong Kong diocese: Law won’t affect seal of confession

National Security bill will prosecute 'failure to disclose'

Vatican issues annual message to world’s Muslims

Cites Pope Francis: 'No war is holy; only peace is holy'

Spain: Rural priests stretched thin among tiny villages

In many, parish life equals occasional Mass celebration

U.S. police professional named to papal commission

She formerly led USCCB's child-protection office

GMU prof: Marriage promotes ‘white supremacy’

But data shows marriage benefits kids of all backgrounds

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

The 'Tomb Experience' Matters

March 18th 2024 2:04 PM

I’ve regularly criticized the Church of today’s generous toleration of cremation. I’ve voiced many reasons why this indulgence of cremation…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

The Big Lie About Women and the Church

March 15th 2024 11:49 AM

A big lie is that Catholics oppress women by, for example, not allowing them to be ordained priests or deacons,…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Whether & When to Read a Book

March 13th 2024 12:57 PM

In his classic How to Read a Book, Mortimer Adler, citing Francis Bacon, tells us that “some books are to…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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Topics

From the NOR Dossiers
Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide

All Aboard the Suicide Train... True Medical Care or the Law of the Jungle?... The Return of the Physician-Executioner... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
New Age, Paganism & Gnosticism

Our Pantheistic Sisters... Yoga & Christianity... Neo-Pagans Are Giving Ancient Paganism a Bad Name... more

VIEW DOSSIER
Pro Life Issues & Culture of Death

The Nowhere Between Life & Death... Planned Parenthood: Seventy Years of Defying the Law... Graphic Images: An Apologia... Bumping Off Baby... more

VIEW DOSSIER

Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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