https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2008/09/04/two-varieties-of-enthusiasm-the-case-of-palin-vs-obama/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:03:38 -0400<![CDATA[In his great book Enthusiasm: A Chapter in the History of Religion, the British theologian, satirist, and mystery writer Ronald Knox notes that, &#8220;these days,&#8221; America &#8220;is the last refuge of the enthusiast,&#8221; i.e., one who is convinced of his personal possession by the divine.]]>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:19:50 -0400<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2008/09/04/two-varieties-of-enthusiasm-the-case-of-palin-vs-obama-n115146