The United States is waging two active wars, a third global war against global terrorism, and we have assumed the lead in a massive air campaign in Libya. As Catholics, what are we to think of war? Isn't violence always wrong? Shouldn't we be 'turning the other cheek'?
Not always - St. Thomas Aquinas gave...
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Catholicism is openly acknowledged as 'the last acceptable prejudice'. Archbishop Tomasi, the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations, demands that Catholic values, Catholic perspectives, and Catholic arguments should not be stigmatized because some people don't like them.
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Abortion is NOT a "One Trick Pony" for Catholics
As Catholics, we must apply one of the most fundamental teachings of the Church on the sanctity of life as a yardstick for all other issues of politics and social justice. This article explains why.
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Our welfare system denies people the chance to earn dignity and purpose. In the parable of the Vineyard, Jesus teaches us a lesson that we should consider about how we treat the poor among us.
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In a stunning reversal, the European Court of Human Rights gets it right this time. With the support with a strong majority, the Court asserted that the tradition and practices of the dominant have merit - even in pluralistic nations.
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Number of Views :1657Condoms have been a staple in public high schools – and, increasingly, in middle schools – for some time now. Health class – a staple of school – usually includes at least one unit of instruction on how to properly use prophylactics. The curriculum includes comprehensive instruction in different methods of...
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Number of Views :1194Earlier this week, Harry Reid announced that he would use every means at his disposal to block any Continuing Resolution or spending bill that contained ideological language – and specifically mentioned the attempt to de-fund Planned Parenthood. His argument – and that of other supporters of Planned Parenthood – is that...
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An invitation - and a challenge - for all Knights of Columbus to stand for one day to support the unborn.
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Number of Views :758The Senate defeated, 44-56, HR1, the bill that would have allowed the government to continue spending money. Part of the continuing resolution (CR) was an amendment that defunded Planned Parenthood. All Democratic senators voted against the CR and three Republicans sided with the nays. While one can argue that this was...
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Joe Biden and Presidential Use of Force
Joe Biden reveals his professional opinion on the action Congress should take if a president oversteps his authority as Commander in Chief.
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