In the last generation, with public Christianity in headlong retreat, we have caught our first, distant view of a de-Christianized world , and it is not encouraging.

The most intimidating world leader was Lyndon Johnson, who became U.S. President when John Kennedy was assassinated. He exulted in this power and liked to inspire fear.

Human beings are infinitely worth studying, especially the peculiarities that often go along with outstanding gifts.

To many, Heathrow in August is a paradigm of Hell.

This book is dedicated to the people of America--strong, outspoken, intense in their convictions, sometimes wrong-headed but always generous and brave, with a passion for justice no nation has ever matched.

There are no inevitabilities in history

You know you're an Arizona native when you have to look up "mass transit" in the dictionary.