Soulless Vision of Life?

Pope John Paul II's words to the bishops Indianapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee during their ad limina visit today provides a major challenge for the bishops, religious, and committed lay Catholics (including law professors): "An effective proclamation of the Gospel in contemporary Western society will need to confront directly the widespread spirit of agnosticism and relativism which has cast doubt on reason's ability to know the truth, which alone satisfies the human heart's restless quest for meaning." Rob's post illustrates how much work lies ahead.

Michael