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December 2009
The Politics Of Mayhem, Mischief And Murder
The internet is abuzz with statements decrying the United States Senate for its action in defeating the so-called pro-life Nelson-Hatch Amendment to the health care reform proposal.
Calculating Catholics And Their Mischief
Michael Voris, who is a constant amazement, inspiration and motivational force to me, appears in a series called “The Vortex” which is available on YouTube and his web site.
What Does a Celibate Priest Know about Marriage?
“What does he know about married life?” is a frequently voiced criticism of priests when they speak about the intricacies of married life. These same critics do not realize that a celibate priest is married … but in a different way.
A Catholic Bishop’s Confusing Assessment
Over the years, I have seen Pope John Paul II’s encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae, specifically section 73, paragraph 3, used to defend all manner of incrementalism in supposedly pro-life legislation.
Stupak Redux: Political Lies And Manipulation
Congressman Bart Stupak, a Michigan Democrat and the darling of many American pro-life organizations, recently wrote a commentary for the New York Times that literally took my breath away.
Was Mary’s Pregnancy Planned?
We have heard the story of Christ’s conception and birth so many times that maybe we are not even listening anymore.
Seventy-Five Million Reasons To Just Say No To Health Care Reform
One of the least reported, but most blatantly repugnant expenditures contained in the Senate version of the health care reform bill is the allocation of $75,000,000 to Planned Parenthood and its cohorts for the express purpose of initiating the “Personal Responsibility Education for Adulthood Training” programs.
Human Rights Versus The Right To Murder
The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood have filed lawsuits in several states, including Nevada, to stop personhood initiatives.
Human Personhood Is Imperative In The Defense Of Life
Pope John Paul II made the proclamation of the Gospel of life one of the central aspects of his papacy.
Government-Controlled Health Care Will Invalidate Life
For all those doubting Thomas-types who refuse to accept the fact that we live in a culture steeped in all kinds of euphemisms designed to deny that every human being has dignity and integrity, this is a wake-up call.
Mammograms, Breast Cancer and the Politics of Medical Practice
As I listened to Senator Harry Reid discussing health care reform over Thanksgiving weekend, it occurred to me that something is amiss.