Tag: politics

The Most Important Question in the Gay Marriage Debate

A lot of people, even a growing number of Christians, have trouble understanding opposition to legalized gay marriage.  After all, if the whole “marriage is one man plus one woman” thing is based on religious values, why force views those on other people? And what’s the deal about destroying the sanctity of marriage?  How is… Continue reading The Most Important Question in the Gay Marriage Debate

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

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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

The Overpopulation Debate at a Glimpse

Children too are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb, a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children born in one’s youth. Blessed are they whose quivers are full. They will never be shamed contending with foes at the gate. – Psalm 127:3-5 The Economist publishes a… Continue reading The Overpopulation Debate at a Glimpse

Abortion Today, Social Security Tomorrow

On Sunday, Fr. Ruskamp informed the congregation that on January 1, 2011, the first Baby Boomer hit 65, the traditional retirement age.  This means that in this country, we’ll be seeing roughly 10,000 people retiring every day for the next 19 years.  They’re already calling it the “Boomer Bust” and the “Silver Tsunami,” and the economics aren’t… Continue reading Abortion Today, Social Security Tomorrow

Boehner and Ashes

John Boehner (R-OH) became Speaker of the House yesterday.  If you didn’t know, he’s a pro-life Catholic (he’s one of twelve kids from a working class family, who grew up running the family bar, so he’s sort of a walking Catholic stereotype). His speech upon becoming Speaker of the House impressed even his political opponents… Continue reading Boehner and Ashes

Abortion, Religion and Politics

Two thoughts on the nexus between religion in politics in the abortion debate: (1) The Abortion Catch-22 Keep an eye open on this.  When religious leaders speak out against abortion from the pulpit, they’re said to be “getting involved in politics.”  Meanwhile, politicians who advocate against abortion are said to be forcing their religion on… Continue reading Abortion, Religion and Politics

Great Times Editorial on Partisanship

From the New York Times: Imagine, for a moment, that George W. Bush had been president when the Transportation Security Administration decided to let Thanksgiving travelers choose between exposing their nether regions to a body scanner or enduring a private security massage. Democrats would have been outraged at yet another Bush-era assault on civil liberties.… Continue reading Great Times Editorial on Partisanship

Refreshing Clarity from the New USCCB President

Archbishop Dolan of New York, the newly elected USCCB president, had this to say on the pope’s recent remarks (and alleged remarks) on condoms: “The Pope didn’t say, ‘Oh good, you should use a condom,’ ” Archbishop Dolan said, referring to a controversial comment the pope made in a book that is being released worldwide… Continue reading Refreshing Clarity from the New USCCB President