Thomas J. Reese

Thomas J. Reese

Senior fellow Woodstock Theological Center, Jesuit priest

As editor of the Catholic weekly magazine "America" (americamagazine.org), Rev. Thomas J. Reese promoted discussion on current issues facing the Catholic Church and the world. The "On Faith" panelist is author of Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church. Father Reese is frequently quoted as an expert on Catholic issues. He is a senior fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University, where he is working on religion and politics. Besides his theological training as a Jesuit priest, he has a doctorate in political science from the University of California Berkeley. He once worked as a lobbyist for tax reform. Close.

Thomas J. Reese

Senior fellow Woodstock Theological Center, Jesuit priest

As editor of the Catholic weekly magazine "America" (americamagazine.org), Rev. Thomas J. Reese promoted discussion on current issues facing the Catholic Church and the world. The "On Faith" panelist is author of Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church. He is frequently quoted as an expert on Catholic issues. more »

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May 10, 2007 6:36 AM

Revolutionary Love

We like to give Jesus titles: King, Lord, Alpha, Omega, Prince of Peace, Sacred Heart, Priest, Savior, Lamb of God, Good Shepherd, Son of Man, Son of God, Bread of Life, etc.

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May 31, 2007 6:23 AM

No Atheists in Fox Holes

“There are no atheist is fox holes,” first coined during the Second World War, points to the fact that people often turn to God in times of extreme stress when they feel powerless. On the other hand, many people’s faith has been challenged by the horrors of war, especially wars waged by so-called believers.

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