Elizabeth Scalia

Elizabeth Scalia runs the Anchoress blog. She is a freelance writer and a columnist Insidecatholic.com.

Let’s Debate, Not Dehumanize

Monday, August 4th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

Try saying one good thing about someone you don't like — whether it's George Bush or Nancy Pelosi.

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Let’s Learn to Laugh About Obama

Saturday, July 19th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

The New Yorker cover controversy and Obama's humorless reaction show that America has forgotten how to laugh.

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The Catholic Vote and the Counterbalance to Abortion

Sunday, July 13th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

How can Catholics for Obama rationalize their support for the pro-choice candidate?

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Socialized Medicine Looks Inevitable

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

It's almost too late to stop Washington's waltz towards government health care.

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Critical Times for Critical Thinking

Friday, June 20th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

How can significant issues be tackled when a culture of cynicism and relativism has destroyed appreciation for the truth?

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Obama the Trophy Wife

Sunday, June 8th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

It seems as if Hillary Clinton is just the latest mature, dependable, experienced woman to be unceremoniously dumped for a younger, prettier doe-eyed companion. No wonder many women are mad.

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Einstein and the Equation of Faith

Thursday, May 15th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

The greatest scientific mind of the 20th century pronounced religion "childish." Was Einstein truly an atheist? Or were his complex thoughts on faith a logical continuation of his work in physics?

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Benedict, the Shepherd Who Is Led

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

Echoing Jesus' prediction about Peter, Pope Benedict went to places he did not want to go during his U.S. trip — all to lay the foundation of healing.

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The Reality of Pope Benedict

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

Critics will paint caricatures of the pope during his U.S. visit, just as they did after his election. But Benedict has shown himself to be far more complex than their simplistic analysis allows.

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Cheer Up: It’s Easter!

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008 - by Elizabeth Scalia

Depressing world news got you down? Don't forget: "Easter helps shine light on the small positives all around us."

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