Start Talking about Sin and Righteousness Again

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

The CT Interview

David Brooks: We Need to Start Talking about Sin and Righteousness Again
The New York Times columnist asks what it takes to build character in a 'Big Me' culture.
Interview by Jeff Haanen
Several years ago, David Brooks hit a wall. Although his résumé sparkled—a columnist for The New York Times, a political commentator for PBS and NPR, and the author of best-selling books like Bobos in Paradise—his inner life felt impoverished... continue reading >>

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