About twelve months ago, I was invited to start writing for the magazine, First Things, which was founded by the late Richard John Neuhaus and which continues to offer critical comment on the intersections of religion, culture, and politics from a broadly conservative perspective.  Later on, I was honoured to be asked to join the online team, which includes not only Roman Catholic writers such as Robert George and but also Protestants such as Collin Garbarino.  

Thus, when George Marsden's new book on the collapse of the Enlightenment project in modern America came in to Ref21 for review and I was asked who would be a thoughtful and provocative person to review it and the name of Rusty Reno was suggested, I thought it an excellent idea. Rusty is the editor of First Things, a thoughtful Roman Catholic writer, and someone well-known for his astute commentary on politics, religion, and society in modern America.  It is thus a distinct honour and pleasure to point readers to his review.   Rusty is a scholar and theologian, series editor of the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, but he is is also a graceful and thought-provoking advocate of conservative thought.

Have no fear: Ref21 remains as madly Protestant as ever.  But we know great writing and excellence when we see it.  Thus, we are delighted that Rusty agreed to step into the Lion's Den.