Jim Porter (he/him) earned his BA at John Carroll University, his MA from the University of Michigan, and his PhD in English from the University of Detroit. He is a professor of rhetoric and professional communication, retired from Miami University (Ohio), where he taught courses in rhetoric, ethics, and technology. His scholarly published work includes six books and numerous articles focusing on the connections between communication, ethics, and technology. His interest in Catholic theology and Church history arises from his Catholic background and education.