From Whence Comes Modern Pessimism?What is the greatest good for a human being? Or, to put it differently, what is happiness? -by Marcus Otte
Saint of the Issue: St. Francis de SalesWhile there are many notable saints to celebrate in the month of January, it is especially fitting for The Torch to honor St. Francis de Sales, the patron saint of writers and journalism, as well as of the deaf. -by Amanda Judah
“No Exit” is No Laughing MatterAs the January cold settled in, and students enclosed themselves in their dorm rooms, the Boston College Theatre Department debuted No Exit in the Bonn Studio—a space that became, for the weekend, a glimpse into Hell. -by Adriana Watkins
Fringe Sect Proselytizes on CampusIn the past few days, Boston College students have been approached by college-aged individuals asking if they would be willing to take part in a Bible study with them, with some students agreeing to do so. Those who accepted were introduced to the core beliefs of the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG)... -by Ethan Starr
Thomas Asks: Christ’s PersonhoodIn the third part of the Summa Theologiae, commonly referred to in Latin as the tertia pars, Thomas Aquinas turns his attention to the topic of Jesus Christ then turns to considering the mode of the union of the Word. One easy-sounding question in this topic is whether Christ is a Divine Person with a human nature, or a human person with a Divine Nature... -by Gjergji Evangjeli