The Message of the RNC: Who Is Thy Enemy?
A humble patriot understands that the first task toward self-preservation is critical self-examination, while unhealthy patriotism retreats into the “us against them“ stance…
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A Theology Lived: Loss of HIV/AIDS Advocate Sister Paula Brettkelly
Surrounded by those she had been taught to “despise,” she began to question these prejudices that had been instilled through the institutional Church and seek out the human rights model laid out in the Gospel….
Read MoreDon’t Ask, Don’t Ask: Women Seeking to Become Catholic Army Chaplains
As in the case of gay Arabic translators, the US military debilitates itself by refusing qualified candidates…
Read MoreFather Roy Bourgeois: Connecting Political Violence with Vatican Discrimination
Father Bourgeois has frequently articulated the notion that violence—whether physical, emotional, spiritual, economic, or structural—is always “wrong and immoral.”
Read MoreExpansion of “Conscience Clause” Could Redefine Birth Control as Abortion
What’s notable here isn’t just the broadness of the definition of abortion and other ”objectionable activities,” but the corresponding broadness of the definition of health care entities that would be covered under the new proposal…
Read MoreExpress? It’s the Straight Talk Script
The man with no religious record to speak of has virtually been given a free pass while the man with a religious record of some depth has been paying for it on a regular basis.
Read More“Persecuted” Christians in China
American Christians, having located the ultimate bogeyman, are claiming martyrdom by proxy…
Read MoreUS Catholic Bishops Don’t Support Detainee Medical Care?
Could it be the family planning?
Read MoreHappiness = Not Giving a Damn
A new study shows that Conservatives are happier than Liberals due to their ability to not care…
Read MoreThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Catholic Voter Guides
From Maryknoll to “Priests for Life“; a rundown on who’s telling whom how to vote…
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