The Pope, The Condom, and The Elephant
We’ve been paying close attention to the reports of Pope Benedict’s comments regarding the use of condoms in certain special circumstances (see “What the Pope really said about condom use”).
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Planned Parenthood on the Government Dole: Time to Defund America’s Largest Abortion Chain
“Planned Parenthood has received $4.9 billion in taxpayer money since 1973 and in that time it has ended the lives of almost 5 million human beings in their mother’s womb.
Having a Large Family Is a Crime!
In the National Catholic Register, writer Pat Archbold opines, “Rutgers University Professor Helen Fisher, of the Center for Human Evolution Studies, has written for Oprah Magazine and [on November 17] was on the Joy Behar Show talking about women making the choice to be childless.
Who Should Live? Who Should Die? Take a Poll!
One of the most remarkable aspects of the digital information age is the ongoing use of polls—designed, I suppose, to make people feel like their opinion really matters.
Death Peddlers’ Entrepreneurial Spirit
Abortionist Martin Haskell, developer of the intact dilation and extraction method of killing (a type of partial birth abortion), recently moved his abortion facility from Cincinnati, Ohio to Sharonville, Ohio.
No More ‘Mental Retardation’ So?
Early [October] President Barack Obama signed a law decreeing that federal statutes must no longer use the term “mental retardation.”
Latex Treachery: A Tale of Betrayal
One of my Catholic media heroes, Phil Lawler, always writes with a certainty that forces one to think beyond what is claimed or what is reported elsewhere.
Economics of Life-Taking’ When Isn’t It Murder?
There was a time when it would never have occurred to simple folk that murder would become a recommended solution to budgetary woes—both at a national and a state level. In fact, years ago, the very idea would have sent shivers down the spines of most people.
Thanksgiving to God for His Many Blessings!
This is the time of year when we reflect on the greatness of God, His love for each of us and His constancy in times of trial and tribulation. At American Life League, and for me personally, these realities evoke an immense sense of gratitude because the positive gifts He provides are too numerous to count.
Humility, Poverty, and the Conversion of America
Christmas is a very special time of year for all of us, but especially for pro-life families. We gather together to affirm all that we know is good, to celebrate the birth of our King and to renew our heartfelt emotions toward our beloved friends and relations, most especially our children and our grandchildren.
The Pope: Condom-Mania v. Catholic Truth
In March 2009, during a trip to Africa, Pope Benedict XVI gave an interview to certain members of the media. Among the questions posed to him was one dealing with AIDS sufferers and condom use.
Raped, Pregnant, and Afraid
One of the toughest challenges that pro-life stalwarts have to handle is our opposition to abortion in cases of rape and incest.