Nathanael Blake
Fellow
Nathanael Blake, Ph.D. is a Fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His first book, Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All, was published by Ignatius Press in Spring 2025. As a cultural commentator, Dr. Blake has published hundreds of articles at outlets including Public Discourse, World Opinions, The Federalist, Catholic World Report, and the University Bookman.
Nathanael Blake, Ph.D. is a Fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His first book, Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All, was published by Ignatius Press in Spring 2025. As a cultural commentator, Dr. Blake has published hundreds of articles at outlets including Public Discourse, World Opinions, The Federalist, Catholic World Report, and the University Bookman.
His research interests include American political theory, Christian political thought, and the intersection of natural law and philosophical hermeneutics. His published scholarship includes, among others, work on Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Alasdair MacIntyre, and Soren Kierkegaard.
Dr. Blake grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and received an undergraduate degree in microbiology with a chemistry minor from Oregon State University. After working as a writer and editor in the pro-life movement, he enrolled in graduate studies at the Catholic University of America, earning a doctorate in political theory. His dissertation was titled: “Natural Law and History: The Use and Abuse of Practical Reason.” Blake was a Richard M. Weaver Fellow of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute and taught American Government at Wheeling Jesuit University.
An evangelical Christian, Blake helps lead worship at his church—he particularly enjoys playing old hymns on double bass.
Gain or lose
Nathanael Blake
The self-destruction of our culture gives Christians the opportunity to proclaim Christ to the world.
Articles
WORLD Opinions / November 7, 2024
The liberal regime’s crisis of legitimacy
Nathanael Blake
Kamala Harris’ candidacy reveals an incompetent ruling class.
Articles
WORLD Opinions / October 29, 2024
Pro-Trans Doctors Hide Results Of Taxpayer-Funded Study Because It Shows ‘Transitioning’ Kids Is Harmful
Nathanael Blake
Johanna Olson-Kennedy refuses to publish the results of a study on puberty blockers for trans-identifying kids because ‘I do not want our work to be weaponized.’
Articles
The Federalist / October 25, 2024
Solidarity or autonomy?
Nathanael Blake
Liberalism sacrifices the first for the sake of the second.
Articles
WORLD Opinions / October 17, 2024
‘Rings Of Power’ Season Two Isn’t Even Worth Hate Watching
Nathanael Blake
The show’s creators squandered a chance to make a television masterpiece because they were lazy, arrogant, and utterly lacking in affection for their work.
Articles
The Federalist / October 14, 2024
Oregon recriminalizes hard drugs
Nathanael Blake
The state discovered that legalization did not lead to “help instead of handcuffs.”
Articles
WORLD Opinions / September 18, 2024
‘Rings of Power’ Season 2 Doesn’t Take Tolkien Or Storytelling Seriously
Nathanael Blake
Ultimately, the show’s failure is not just in infidelity to the source material but also in storytelling for adults.
Articles
The Federalist / September 6, 2024
Made, not begotten: Why we said “No!” to in vitro fertilization
Nathanael Blake
We should not expect much courage from politicians, but Christians are called to bear witness to the truth, regardless of what opinion polls show. And the truth is that IVF is wrong.
Articles
The Catholic World Report / August 29, 2024
Politicians Won’t Fix America’s Child Deficit, But Churches Can
Nathanael Blake
Regardless of whom voters choose in November, they are already issuing a vote of no confidence in the future by refusing to beget people to live in it.
Articles
The Federalist / August 26, 2024
Pro-Life Peril and Hope
Nathanael Blake
Pro-lifers must be clear-eyed about the danger our movement is in, wise and unwearied in our political response, and hopeful despite the darkness of our culture.
Articles
The Public Discourse / August 8, 2024