George Dennis O’Brien
Dennis O'Brien, past president of the University of Rochester, lives in Middlebury, Vermont. He is the author of The Church and Abortion: A Catholic Dissent (Rowman & Littlefield).
Catholicism and the secular state
The intertwining of the Catholic Church and politics, from World War I to Trump
by George Dennis O’Brien
April 4, 2019
The crucified Christ isn’t a tragic hero
In a comic reversal, says Terry Eagleton, the death of God incarnate reveals a fragile social order.
by George Dennis O’Brien
August 16, 2018
The many colors of betrayal
When does compromise descend into treason or apostasy?
by George Dennis O’Brien
May 2, 2017
A time to shout and a time to whisper
There’s a place in society for prophetic denunciation. There’s also a place for restraint.
by George Dennis O’Brien
September 30, 2016
After We Die, by Stephen T. Davis
The Nicene Creed concludes with resurrection and eternal life. But, Stephen Davis observes, neither reality can be proved by experience.
reviewed by George Dennis O’Brien
January 13, 2016
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