Dear Reader,

To the secular elite, the answer is clear: 

• Prayer should have no place on the football field, as one Washington state high school coach learned the hard way …
• Lawmakers who allow their faith to inform their political decision-making are closet theocrats unfit to govern …
• Anyone who opposes abortion is a character out of The Handmaid’s Tale …

I could go on. The consistent refrain: faith does not belong in the public sphere.

First Things was founded to confront this crescendoing drumbeat … to defend the place of religion in the public square. Will you join us in this critical fight?

I am pleased to announce that, in this final week of the First Things 2022 Spring Campaign, we will be sending Mark Bauerlein’s new book, The Dumbest Generation Grows Up, to all readers who make a gift of $150 or more. Give today to receive your copy!

I want to be clear about who we are, though. This project is not limited to the faithful. First Things is honored to count as readers many prominent non-believers. We invite all persons of good will to join us in this effort.

The present age demands courage from all of us. Will you stand firm with us?

Readers like you have already given $486,330 in support of First Things and this vital project. Help us reach our $600,000 campaign goal by making a contribution today.

And remember: for gifts of $150 or more we will send you a copy of Mark’s book, The Dumbest Generation Grows Up. Thank you in advance for your support.

Gratefully,

R. R. Reno
Editor