Published in the 2005-08-12 issue: View Contents Tags Short Take Christopher M. Duncan is dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of political science at Saint Louis University. Also by this author The Voice of the Faithless Please email comments to [email protected] and join the conversation on our Facebook page. ShareShare Twitter Print Previous StoryCatholics & IVF Next StoryCelibacy & the Future of the Priesthood Related Short Take Short Take Friends Without Brains By Gary GuttingDecember 20, 2018 Nixon Agonistes By Dominic PreziosiMay 17, 2018 Memento Mori By Edward T. WheelerFebruary 5, 2016
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