Religious faith promotes liberty, not intolerance
From political commentary to best-selling books, the message is that religion is a plot against free thought and an attempted imposition of doctrine and morals from on high.
From political commentary to best-selling books, the message is that religion is a plot against free thought and an attempted imposition of doctrine and morals from on high.
Why don't "sexual orientation" activists argue in favour of bi-sexual marriage?
A recent essay by Frances Kissling, president of Catholics for a Free Choice, entitled, "Is There Life After Roe: How to Think About the Fetus" points out the absurdity of her organization's name better than many of her critics could.
This short review is based on a longer talk given at the Newman Centre of McGill University (Montreal).
She is not dying. She has no terminal illness. She is not in a coma. She is not on life-support equipment. She is not alone, but rather has loving parents and siblings ready to care for her for the rest of her life. She has not requested death.
The question of why fertility has been falling so dramatically in continental Europe has been food for thought for both demographers and economists. The answer must be looked for in several important factors, which, to further complicate matters, do not simply add up in their impact.
Late last year, when Italian philosopher and cabinet minister Rocco Buttiglione was denied the post of European Minister of Justice because his convictions on sexual ethics and marriage were unacceptable to a gaggle of libertine Euro-parliamentarians, there was a certain plausibility to the whole exercise.
It has to be one of the strangest things in the world: So many Christians who love Jesus with all their hearts recoil in fear at the mention of His mothers name, while many who do love her find themselves tongue-tied when asked to explain why.
The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child.
We couldnt think of anyone better in the country to talk about religion and the presidency than the presidents own speechwriter. As many of you know, Michael Gerson has received high praise from people across the political spectrum for his speechwriting. We are delighted in light of his very busy schedule that he could join us today and talk to us about this topic. Thank you, Michael.