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Saints and Scoundrels

A moral romp through the triumphs and travails of prominent Westerners.

by John Portmann

John Portmann is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. See full bio

August 23, 2008

Biden's Plagiarism: Forgiven

Embarrassing "baggage" can indeed be tossed away
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August 9, 2008

Our Swimmers, Our Sex Objects

NBC invites us on an elite voyeuristic romp. Read More

July 7, 2008

Good News for Narcissists!

Yes, you really can turn heads in your 40s (and 50s?). Now get to work! Read More

April 15, 2008

The Way Obama Speaks

It can't be said that Obama has a tin ear. How far can his preachy tone take him in Pennsylvania? Read More

April 11, 2008

A Pope in a Synagogue?

The pope in an American synagogue next week? What's next -- Jews in Catholic heaven?
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April 9, 2008

Hillary Schadenfreude

When bad things happen to Hillary, we smile. What does that say about us? Read More

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