"For like a shaft, clear and cold, the thought pierced him that in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach." -- J.R.R. Tolkien
I found an excellent article in "American Interest" written by Charles Mathewes. It addresses the rough relationship between religion and modern liberal society. Be prepared to use Google support for definitions though for words like "ebullient."
