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There Goes Hell & the Second Coming

The Anglican Bishop of Durham declared that "there can be no hell for eternity -- our God could not be so cruel." But how can…

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Yes, AI Is a Tool, but It Is So Much More

The technology that makes its use possible is in the background, a “black box” that is barely perceptible and poorly understood even by the technicians…

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Is AI the Anti-Christ?

We know what the ‘Machine’ is. It is disincarnational logic, realized. It is exactly what Christ, as defined by the Council of Nicaea, is not.

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In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope Leo warns of widening Middle East conflict

Prays that 'thunderous sound of bombs may cease'

Franciscan friar describes ‘terrifying night’ in Jerusalem

Describes Holy Land sky 'crossed by hundreds of missiles'

Cupich issues 'Call to Conscience' on portrayal of war

Rips 'gamifying' that 'strips away humanity of real people'

Archbp. Gabriele Caccia is named new nuncio to U.S.

Has been Holy Seeʼs permanent observer at UN since 2019

Cdl. Zen urges SSPX to trust Pope Leo, avoid schism

Voices sympathy for group & raps DDF response to it

Indiana court blocks state’s near-total abortion ban

Hoosier Jews for Choice lawsuit claims religious objection

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Pope Leo warns of widening Middle East conflict

Prays that 'thunderous sound of bombs may cease'

Franciscan friar describes ‘terrifying night’ in Jerusalem

Describes Holy Land sky 'crossed by hundreds of missiles'

Cupich issues 'Call to Conscience' on portrayal of war

Rips 'gamifying' that 'strips away humanity of real people'

Archbp. Gabriele Caccia is named new nuncio to U.S.

Has been Holy Seeʼs permanent observer at UN since 2019

Cdl. Zen urges SSPX to trust Pope Leo, avoid schism

Voices sympathy for group & raps DDF response to it

Indiana court blocks state’s near-total abortion ban

Hoosier Jews for Choice lawsuit claims religious objection

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Anglican Communion

Preaching Christ Customized... What Does the Anglican Patrimony Have to Offer the Church?... A Slow-Motion Implosion… Lifeboats on the Tiber… more

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Higher Education

Twilight of the Universities... The Cult of Diversity at Providence College... Ivy League Culture Wars... Is Georgetown Still Catholic?... and more

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Just War Theory & the Iraq War

The Blood Crying Out from the Ground... The Woeful Plight of Iraqi Christians... Fuel Conservation: No War Needed... War’s Challenge to the Christian Conscience... more

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The End of Justifying Sin with Ideology

By Jason Morgan
March 9th 2026 12:13 PM

Bombs are falling on Iran. In this act of naked aggression many see the contours of another murderous rampage: the invasion of Iraq 23 years…

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Notre Dame's 'Unforced Error'

By James Thunder
March 8th 2026 5:35 PM

In Part 1, linked below, I described the shockingly bad news coming out of Notre Dame. I promised that in Part 2 I would describe…

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Dealing with Mortality

By James Hanink
March 6th 2026 11:54 AM

“Ivan Ilych has died,” an acquaintance reads from the announcement of a formal obituary. Having followed earlier reports of Ivan’s mysterious illness, his colleagues in…

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Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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Front & Center

There Goes Hell & the Second Coming

The Anglican Bishop of Durham declared that "there can be no hell for eternity -- our God could not be so cruel." But how can…

READ ARTICLE
Yes, AI Is a Tool, but It Is So Much More

The technology that makes its use possible is in the background, a “black box” that is barely perceptible and poorly understood even by the technicians…

READ ARTICLE
Is AI the Anti-Christ?

We know what the ‘Machine’ is. It is disincarnational logic, realized. It is exactly what Christ, as defined by the Council of Nicaea, is not.

READ ARTICLE

In The News

MORNING MUST-READS
Pope Leo warns of widening Middle East conflict

Prays that 'thunderous sound of bombs may cease'

Franciscan friar describes ‘terrifying night’ in Jerusalem

Describes Holy Land sky 'crossed by hundreds of missiles'

Cupich issues 'Call to Conscience' on portrayal of war

Rips 'gamifying' that 'strips away humanity of real people'

Archbp. Gabriele Caccia is named new nuncio to U.S.

Has been Holy Seeʼs permanent observer at UN since 2019

Cdl. Zen urges SSPX to trust Pope Leo, avoid schism

Voices sympathy for group & raps DDF response to it

Indiana court blocks state’s near-total abortion ban

Hoosier Jews for Choice lawsuit claims religious objection

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope Leo warns of widening Middle East conflict

Prays that 'thunderous sound of bombs may cease'

Franciscan friar describes ‘terrifying night’ in Jerusalem

Describes Holy Land sky 'crossed by hundreds of missiles'

Cupich issues 'Call to Conscience' on portrayal of war

Rips 'gamifying' that 'strips away humanity of real people'

Archbp. Gabriele Caccia is named new nuncio to U.S.

Has been Holy Seeʼs permanent observer at UN since 2019

Cdl. Zen urges SSPX to trust Pope Leo, avoid schism

Voices sympathy for group & raps DDF response to it

Indiana court blocks state’s near-total abortion ban

Hoosier Jews for Choice lawsuit claims religious objection

VIEW ARCHIVE

The Narthex

The New Oxford Blog

The End of Justifying Sin with Ideology

March 9th 2026 12:13 PM

Bombs are falling on Iran. In this act of naked aggression many see the contours of another murderous rampage: the…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Notre Dame's 'Unforced Error'

March 8th 2026 5:35 PM

In Part 1, linked below, I described the shockingly bad news coming out of Notre Dame. I promised that in…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Dealing with Mortality

March 6th 2026 11:54 AM

“Ivan Ilych has died,” an acquaintance reads from the announcement of a formal obituary. Having followed earlier reports of Ivan’s…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST
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From the NOR Dossiers
Anglican Communion

Preaching Christ Customized... What Does the Anglican Patrimony Have to Offer the Church?... A Slow-Motion Implosion… Lifeboats on the Tiber… more

VIEW DOSSIER
Higher Education

Twilight of the Universities... The Cult of Diversity at Providence College... Ivy League Culture Wars... Is Georgetown Still Catholic?... and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Just War Theory & the Iraq War

The Blood Crying Out from the Ground... The Woeful Plight of Iraqi Christians... Fuel Conservation: No War Needed... War’s Challenge to the Christian Conscience... more

VIEW DOSSIER

Stand up and defend your faith.

Culture is shifting, but you can count on The New Oxford Review for an unwavering Catholic point of view. The message of the Church is easily muddled in today’s increasingly hostile, secular culture. We understand what’s coming at you, and we have articles and resources to help you defend your faith and grow in your understanding of Catholic teachings.

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