Author: Robert Christian

Robert G. Christian III is a PhD candidate in politics at the Catholic University of America and a graduate fellow at the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies. He also serves as a fellow at Democrats for Life of America. Robert received his undergraduate degree from University of the Pacific in American politics and a master’s degree in international security from University of Leicester (UK). He has taught religion, social studies, and politics courses at various Catholic schools. Robert also worked as a columnist for the former online journal Asia Chronicle. He currently coaches girls’ volleyball and basketball.

Pope Francis: There Is No Special Set of “Non-Negotiable” Values

Certain conservative and Republican activists have frequently used the tactic of dividing Catholic social teaching into two separate categories, with one set (those that align with their ideological or partisan preferences) framed as the more important or ‘non-negotiable’ set of positions. This approach is intellectually, morally, and theologically indefensible. Our faith should inform the way… Read More Pope Francis: There Is No Special Set of “Non-Negotiable” Values

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The Trillest Augustine on Twitter: A Dozen Verses from Augustine of Hiphop

For Catholic fans of hip hop, one of the most enjoyable accounts to follow on twitter is @hiphopaugustine (Augustine of Hiphop)—even if you’re a Thomist. The slick rhymes are packed with smart theological insights, while also reflecting a genuine appreciation for the style and language of hip hop. Check out the top dozen tweets from… Read More The Trillest Augustine on Twitter: A Dozen Verses from Augustine of Hiphop

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Participant in Vatican Workshop on Syria Favors Assad Retaining Power

The Vatican’s failure to speak with moral and intellectual clarity on the conflict in Syria has largely flown under the radar this year. Despite the use of chemical weapons, barrel bombs targeting civilian populations, the use of starvation as a weapon of war, mass execution of prisoners, and countless other crimes against humanity since he… Read More Participant in Vatican Workshop on Syria Favors Assad Retaining Power

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The Pope, Politics, and Policy: Highlights and Full Video

Earlier this month, Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life featured a panel of John Allen, associate editor of the Boston Globe and Vatican analyst for CNN and NPR; Ross Douthat, op-ed columnist for the New York Times; and Kerry Robinson, executive director of the National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management to discuss the topic of… Read More The Pope, Politics, and Policy: Highlights and Full Video

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