The Intellectual Source Code For National Conservatism Can Be Found at This Niche Catholic Publication
First Things describes itself as “America’s most influential journal of religion and public life.” You might…
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The End of Roe Comes Courtesy of the Catholic Church — But From ‘The Dorothy Day Abortion Fund’ to ‘St. Vincent de Paul Vasectomy Clinic,’ Here Are Some Ideas for Catholics Looking to Make a Difference
No matter how Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is decided finally, restrictions unto bans…
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The Story Behind the Catholic Church’s Stunning Contraception Reversal
Behind the official explanation for the continued ban on birth control was the need to maintain the link between sex and procreation, which was essential to the maintenance of the traditional, subordinate role of women, a key concern of the Catholic Church.
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What Justice Gorsuch’s Record Suggests About the Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
When the Supreme Court hears oral arguments December 5 in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil…
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#SorryNotSorry: What U.S. Christian Denominations Teach About Homosexuality
The massacre of 49 individuals in an Orlando gay nightclub on June 12 has ignited…
Read MoreCatholic Bishops Meeting For Family Synod; South Africa’s Dutch Reformed Church OKs Gay Weddings, Ordination; Court in Malaysia Deals Setback To Transgender Advocates; Global LGBT Recap
Sunday, October 11 was National Coming Out Day. The Canada-based Envisioning Global LGBT Human Rights…
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The Surprising Origins of (and Problem with) the Vatican’s View of Sex and Gender
Does God really work in such mysterious ways? Or, is it only the theologians who do?
Read MoreMarriage Vote ‘Transforms’ Not-So-Catholic Ireland; Activist to Malaysian PM – ‘Love Is Not Terrorism’; LGBTs Find Growing Acceptance in Colombia, Not At World Meeting of Families; Global LGBT Recap
Islamic State: Nine men reportedly executed for sodomy; UN Security Council hears testimony Islamic State…
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Now that Pope Francis has officially affirmed a “very solid scientific consensus” that the earth…
Read MoreWhat Irish Marriage Vote Means for Catholic Church; The Lonely Fight for Equality in Belize; Progress and Backlash in Tunisia; Global LGBT Recap
The big news of the week was Irish voters’ overwhelming “yes” vote on a…
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