With a general election coming up in the UK, Henry Longbottom, SJ considers a Christian response to hypocrisy and cynicism in politics — on either side of the pond.
Posts in Current Events
Happy Public Sleeping Day!
In celebration of another random but wonderful holiday, Michael Rossmann extols the virtues of taking a nap in public.
Truthiness and U.S. History
Is Oklahoma trying to ban AP U.S. History? Danny Gustafson, SJ investigates truth and truthiness.
SNL At 40
Jason Downer SJ once went to SNL, this is his story.
Playing the Fool on the Evening News
With two big names in evening television leaving their programs, Jason Welle wonders about their impact.
Commercials with a Conscience? What Super Bowl Ads Say About Us
Joe Simmons considers the serious tone of many 2015 Super Bowl commercials, and what they might be saying about our own desires.
TJP’s Running Super Bowl Commentary
Four Jesuits in three different locations joined their 120 million closest friends in watching the Super Bowl. Here is their running commentary during the game.
Five Politicians to Keep An Eye On
Think that 2015 is too early to be thinking about the 2016 presidential election? Danny Gustafson SJ, the media, and a whole bunch of politicians suggest otherwise.
Liberté, Égalité, and Some More Liberté: Reactions to Charlie Hebdo
First-time Jesuit Post contributor Niall Leahy offers some European perspective regarding the various reactions to the recent killings in Paris.
How Close Will You Come to Violence in 2015?
Joe Simmons considers how to respond in 2015 to pictures of violence, war, and despair from 2014.