Current Outrages Expose Ethical Paralysis
Recent events have caused us to wonder whether or not our fellow citizens are capable of critical thinking at this juncture in America’s slow slide toward moral wreckage.
The Fallacy of Catholic Relativism
The past several months have given us a bird’s-eye view of the many ways in which the word “Catholic” is both used and abused in the public square.
The Tragic Results of Planned Parenthood’s Political Victory
Within moments of the final presidential election results, Planned Parenthood was beating its drum, changing its logo, and squawking about how it came to pass that the Obama reelection was a “resounding victory for women.”
Post-Election Grunge and Glory
There has been so much analysis presented on why and how the re-election of Obama occurred that it is not in anyone’s best interest for another commentator to weigh in.
Elections and Catholics
Today is the day America votes to elect or re-elect the president of the United States.
Peter Singer’s Utopia
Noted animal rights philosopher Peter Singer recently delivered an address to students at the Stevens Institute on the topic of “Ethics and the Election.”
Extremism as the Excuse
First it was Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin who defended the lives of innocent preborn children created during the vicious act of rape.
Religious Freedom, Foreign Policy, and Just Government
According to Thomas Farr, director of the Religious Freedom Project at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University.
The Cardinal’s Criteria Fall into Question
Just yesterday, the Al Smith Dinner, which has been the focus of many efforts at American Life League in our quest to encourage Cardinal Timothy Dolan to disinvite President Barack Obama, took place with the totally pro-abortion president attending and in excellent humor—as was the cardinal.
Central Texas Komen Flaunts Planned Parenthood Alliance
In a surprising twist for the September 29 race, the Komen affiliate in Waco doubled down on its Planned Parenthood alliance with a newspaper ad just prior to the race.
Obama Insults Christ and Gets Invited to Dinner?
Something rather perplexing is being planned in New York City this week. On October 18, the Al Smith Foundation will hold its annual banquet with the goal of raising funds for Catholic charities in New York City.
Nothing Noble about THIS Nobel Prize
Since the inception of the Nobel Foundation in 1900, there have been a number of controversial (not to mention completely unworthy) Nobel Prize recipients.