There’s been a lot of political rhetoric about the role of “abstinence only” sex ed, and its relationship to teen sex and pregnancy rates. A lot of the “data” circulating is based upon the thinnest of evidence. For example, the latest stats show teen pregnancy going up for the first time in a decade. Opponents… Continue reading “Abstinence-Only” Sex Ed. Delays Sex in Young Teens
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The Restoration Will Not Be Televised
Father David M. O’Connell has stepped down as president of D.C.’s own Catholic University of America. Under his twelve year watch, the school went from being a hotbed of dissent and heresy to one of all-too-few outstandingly Catholic universities, making the Cardinal Newman Society’s list of authentic Catholic colleges (sadly, only 21 US Catholic colleges… Continue reading The Restoration Will Not Be Televised
First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes…
Yesterday’s Gospel reading was from Mark 10:2-16: The Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, “Is it lawful for a husband to divorce his wife?” They were testing him. He said to them in reply, “What did Moses command you?” They replied,”Moses permitted a husband to write a bill of divorce and dismiss her.”But Jesus told them,… Continue reading First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes…
Brash, Bold, or Just Bald?
I’m humbled that Joe invited me to be a contributor to this blog. He defends the truth, beauty, and goodness of faith in Jesus Christ with a tenacity and sincerity that is most welcome in the blogdom. I will come nowhere close to his depth, breadth, and volume of posts and insights. However, I’m sure… Continue reading Brash, Bold, or Just Bald?
Are Catholic Views on Birth Control Realistic?
A friend of mine, Joël, asked me an number of good questions about Catholicism. Unfortunately, I can’t remember all of the things he brought up (Joël, if I forget anything, please remind me!), but here is the first of the questions I remember him raising. How can we expect young people today to follow Catholic… Continue reading Are Catholic Views on Birth Control Realistic?