Elizabeth Scalia

Elizabeth Scalia is a contributing writer to First Things Magazine and the blogger known as The Anchoress.

Pope Brings His Gentle Touch to the Holy Land

Saturday, May 16th, 2009 - by Elizabeth Scalia

Benedict pushed aside entangled, energy-sapping emotionalism to propose a reinvestment in our shared humanity.

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See How These Christians Shove One Another

Sunday, April 12th, 2009 - by Elizabeth Scalia

This Easter, Christians might reflect upon whether getting involved in bare-knuckle politics and activism has actually hurt their cause.

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Obama at Notre Dame: An Opportunity We Should Not Waste

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 - by Elizabeth Scalia

Could his controversial invitation be a blessing in disguise for pro-lifers?

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The Pope & The Pelosi: Face to Face

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 - by Elizabeth Scalia

Catholics needn't protest the meeting between the Holy Father and the speaker. They should just pray.

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Cheer Up — It’s Christmas!

Thursday, December 25th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

Americans of all stripes could use a tale of comfort and hope right about now. Good thing we've got the Christmas story.

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Winning This War Requires Language of Faith

Friday, December 12th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

The West's abandonment of religion has left it unprepared to defeat a foe that's driven by spiritual concerns.

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It’s Called ‘Transition’ For a Reason

Sunday, December 7th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

In a political — and religious — season that calls for patience and reflection, some just can't wait.

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Christians and Gays Behaving Badly

Thursday, November 20th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

In the wake of Proposition 8, gays need to stop the thuggery and Christians need to cut the condescension.

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Obama, Palin, and the Meaning of ‘Change’

Monday, September 22nd, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

In this election season, the definitions of words are being mangled like never before.

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Psychologists Want to Purge Your Brain of Un-Green Thoughts

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

Think what you're supposed to think ... or else.

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