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Home: Core Subjects: Politics and Government: LINKS_PAGE Core Subjects: Politics and Government: LINKS_PAGEArticles:Catholic Sources and the Declaration of Independence - REV. JOHN C. RAGER, S.T.D.The American Declaration of Independence, which is so admirable and dignified an expression of the American mind, is at the same time an accurate expression of the Catholic mind, medieval and modern. Read more... Catholicism and Islam: A strategic dialogue - George WeigelIt is arrogant to expect a billion Muslims to become good secular western liberals. The real question is whether Islam, within its own scriptures and history, has the resources to support those Muslims who want to build modern societies around the conviction that it's God's will that we be tolerant of those who have different understandings of God's will. Read more... Change we can believe in - Father George W. RutlerTime and things in time change. Read more... China's Catholic Moment - Francesco SisciIt is not an exaggeration to say we are near a Constantinian moment for the Chinese Empire, as the government looks to Christianity -- particularly Catholicism -- for an instrument of social cohesion. Read more... Christianity Reflected In Two Historic Writings From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Eric BuehrerFebruary is Black History Month. Many schools will highlight the contributions and accomplishments of various African-Americans in history. This provides an excellent opportunity for students to also learn about the influence of Christianity on the Civil Rights Movement. For example, if students are to truly understand Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s activities for Civil Rights, they need to understand how Christianity influenced his thinking. Read more... Christianity's Transforming Spirit - Kim PaffenrothFor democracy and freedom to endure there must be some order and necessity, to use Plato's terms, in the citizens' lives. But such order and necessity are not intrinsic to democracy. As shown by the work of the Founders and Tocqueville, religion can fill this void in a democracy, guaranteeing freedom by forming and guiding it. Read more... Christians have a right to speak out - Cardinal George PellRecently, I was interviewed on radio about the role of religion in public life. The suggestion seemed to be that if you were irreligious, that was okay, that being secular meant you were fair and reasonable, but religious principles should not intrude into public affairs. Read more... Christians slam 'homophobia' resolution - Mary Jo AndersonThe European Parliament's recently passed resolution "Homophobia in Europe" has raised alarms among European pro-family groups, Christians and others who worry the measure is a move to cut off public debate over same-sex unions and force universal acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle. Read more... Churchill didn’t have an ‘exit strategy’ - Father Raymond J. de SouzaFive years is not so very long in the life of nations, but there is a sense that the attacks of Sept. 11 and their aftermath have been too long with us. Read more... Clarence Thomas' story is the real American Dream - Rod DreherEvery father should read this book to his son. Read more... Pages: [<<] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ... [>>] Related Categories:Pages Updated On: 23-Oct-2009 - 18:35:18
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