South Dakota just passed a new pro-life law which does three things: The abortion doctors must first meet the women coming in for abortions, and ensure that they are not being coerced into it Requires a three-day waiting period between the first consultation with the abortion doctor and the actual abortion. Requires consultation with… Continue reading Why You Should Love South Dakota’s New Pro-Life Law
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Should Christians Be Allowed to Adopt?
The High Court in the UK seems to have said “no,” in a disturbing case just handed down. Paul Diamond, the attorney in the case, reports: In an important case in the United Kingdom, the High Court held this week that Christian views on sexual morality could be “inimical” to a child’s welfare. Mr. and… Continue reading Should Christians Be Allowed to Adopt?
The Obama DOJ’s Betrayal on the Defense of Marriage Act
Despite claiming during his presidential campaign that he opposed gay marriage, the Obama administration has intentionally undermined any attempt to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and the Justice Department has announced that they will not even defend the law (you can find Attorney General Holder’s letter here). There are a lot of good arguments… Continue reading The Obama DOJ’s Betrayal on the Defense of Marriage Act
What’s Happened to the Modern Man?
The Wall Street Journal runs controversial, conversation-starter pieces as part of a weekly column called “The Saturday Essay.” In January, they ran an Amy Chua piece called “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior,” which set off a real firestorm. This past Saturday, they ran a piece called “Where Have the Good Men Gone?” It’s very good,… Continue reading What’s Happened to the Modern Man?
More Positive Signs from Egypt
I mentioned last month that there were some great stories coming out of Egypt. After Islamist attacks on Coptic Christian churches, a number of Muslim newspapers denounced the attacks, and better yet, a huge group of Muslims formed a human chain around the Coptic Cathedral so that the Christmas Mass (celebrated on the Epiphany in the East,… Continue reading More Positive Signs from Egypt
Kansas City, KS to host the Catholic New Media Conference 2011
This is exciting news I hadn’t heard about before. Apparently, the Catholic New Media Conference is being hosted in Kansas City this year, at the Archdiocese of Kansas City Kansas’ Savior Pastoral Center, located at 12601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66109. The Catholic New Media Conference is a big event for Catholic bloggers. Since I’m that, and… Continue reading Kansas City, KS to host the Catholic New Media Conference 2011
Setting the iPhone “Confession App” Story Straight
The media’s been going crazy over a new iPhone app for Confession, the aptly named “Confession: A Roman Catholic App.” So let’s just make one thing clear: the iPhone app helps to remind people of their sins by asking personalized questions. That is, if you put that you’re a seven-year old girl, the app will have… Continue reading Setting the iPhone “Confession App” Story Straight
Why Obamacare’s Individual Mandate is Unconstitutional
My friends and I have been talking about the two court decisions which recently struck down Obamacare in full or in part, as well as an article written in the Wall Street Journal by a Georgetown Law professor on the same subject. A federal judge in Virginia, spurred on by our state’s awesome pro-life Catholic… Continue reading Why Obamacare’s Individual Mandate is Unconstitutional
March for Life Recap
As planned, I went to the March for Life today. It was a thrilling experience, as always. It was also a rather chilly experience, as the temperatures were in the upper 20s or so. A few quick notes: One of the most impressive developments is the Vigil Mass. It’s less well-known than the March itself,… Continue reading March for Life Recap
March for Life is Monday!
Tomorrow marks the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Monday marks the 38th annual March for Life. If you can’t join the March in D.C., see if they’ve got one nearer to where you are. If you can’t make any of them, just be with us in spirit. For every marcher there, there are countless… Continue reading March for Life is Monday!