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The Vice Presidential Debate Revealed a Powerful Pro-Life Argument Kody W. Cooper Forty million Americans watched the recent vice presidential debate. But it may be remembered for a different reason: It brought to the foreground the troubling reality of post-birth abortion. It also provided pro-lifers an opportunity to make a powerful argument against the pro-choice position. READ ARTICLE Maria Callas, Epiphany of Beauty Matthew Malone  The woman, the myth, and the legacy of Maria Callas will endure until the end of human art. The Greek-American opera singer always attributed her artistic triumphs to God, becoming an avatar for the divine to stir wonder in the hearts of humankind and offer a glimpse into the beauty, grace, and love of God. READ ARTICLE John C. H. Wu's Baptism of Chinese Philosophy    Collin Slowey The best in Chinese thought—from Taoism to Confucianism to Zen Buddhism—is fulfilled in Christianity. By reinterpreting Chinese thought according to Christian doctrine, we can encourage and deepen the conversion of both the Chinese people and Western Christians.  READ ARTICLE Aristotle, Flannery O'Connor, and Contemplation  Henry T. Edmondson III  For those seeking a life of contemplation in our hypermedia world, Aristotle offers a fuller explanation of the contemplative habit than even St. Thomas Aquinas does, and certain elements of Flannery O'Connor's fiction enrich our understanding of the contemplative tradition. READ ARTICLE Belgium Proves that Determined Evangelists Are Never Out of the Fight    John Allen, Jr. Today, the once-proud Catholic culture in Belgium seems a shell of itself. If the country is posting record gains in adult converts even in this milieu, imagine what might happen if the cultural winds shift. Even when under fire and harassed on all sides, it's still possible to plant a flag for the faith. READ ARTICLE LegendFiction Founder Dominic de Souza on Faith and Storytelling  Thomas Salerno "Evangelization through imagination should not be a 'soapbox' because that's not how the imagination works. . . . Evangelization should be about sharing life, about thriving." Dominic de Souza started a vibrant, growing community of Christian storytellers. He shares his thoughts about imagination, evangelization, and storytelling in community. READ ARTICLE Social Media Influencers and the Dignity of Work in the Modern Economy  Ryan Quinn  Catholic social teaching has long declared that the economy must serve humans, not the inverse. Belloc, Chesterton, Day, and others were influential in fighting for a more human economy, and today, a number of social media influencers demonstrate a common sentiment of disillusionment with the corporate culture. A new generation can gain wisdom of Catholic teaching and an opportunity for a serious talk about the modern economy. READ ARTICLE Is Evolution Compatible with Faith in God?  Fr. Billy Swan The Church accepted evidence for evolution as far back as the late nineteenth century, though evolution remains a complex theory not without challenges that were pointed out even by Darwin himself. As a Church, we need to do a far better job to educate our children and communities that the question of evolution and faith in a Creator God is not a choice of "either/or" but "both/and." READ ARTICLE It's Hard to Be a Political Animal  Rachel Lu  I cannot recall another election in my lifetime when so many people (of both sexes!) have told me that they probably will not vote. As responsible citizens, we owe it to our nation to make our best effort to exercise good judgment on its behalf. But don't expect perfection. READ ARTICLE The Power Broker Conveys the Perils of Rejecting Reality Leah Libresco Sargeant  Robert Moses initially approached his comprehensive vision of New York City with the zeal and idealism of a reformer. In order to build, he decided he must have power, but what good is the power he successfully guarded if he loses his ability to apply it to the world as it actually is? None of us can truly make use of the talents we have received unless we are rooted in reality. READ ARTICLE The DDF on Spiritual Experience Connected with Medjugorje  Dr. Richard DeClue  The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued a document rendering its judgment on the long-contested supposed apparitions of Mary and accompanying messages as well as the spiritual practices (such as pilgrimages) that they have inspired. READ ARTICLE Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Offers a Transubstantiation of Myths Alejandro Terán-Somohano The 1689 play titled The Divine Narcissus utilizes allegory to touch on aspects of the mystery of the Eucharist. Sor Juana takes the retelling of myths to a higher level, engaging with the Aztec religion by means of a myth from classical antiquity to show that mythical images better fit the truth about God than they do the falsehoods of paganism. READ ARTICLE A Woman Is a Human Person Kerri Christopher None of our cultural debates and conversations can be fruitful without a return to foundational questions. Women's roles cannot be addressed without reference to differences between men and women, as well as acknowledgment of woman's full humanity. A vision of what healthy adult womanhood looks like rests upon a true understanding of who woman is. READ ARTICLE Manning Fireworks: The Poetics of Beige Catholicism Andrew Tolkmith What sticks out like a sore thumb in the songs on MJ Lenderman's new album Manning Fireworks are the constant references to Roman Catholicism—a beige Catholicism that has nothing to instill in its listeners other than its own insecurity and anxiety. For an aspiring evangelist in 2024, the album offers a place to incline the ear of the heart to those who need to be offered a voice and room to air their grievances. READ ARTICLE Rod Dreher Examines Our Need for Wonder and Works Lindsay Schlegel Every age is a mixture of steps taken forward and back. In his new book, Rod Dreher examines that existential footwork with the intention of revealing where contemporary Western culture has stumbled and fallen, showing how we can regain our footing, and reminding us where our ultimate destination ought to be.  READ ARTICLE See More Articles from Evangelization & Culture Online SEE MORE Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 97330, Washington, DC 20090-7330, United States Manage Your Email Preferences .