Respecting life outside our comfort zone
True respect for life requires us to get out of our comfort zone. Oh, we might say: “I respect life,...
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Gospel-based ways to stop the Islamic State
We need to do something! With the barbaric Islamic State now controlling large portions of Iraq and Syria, and inflicting...
The truth about climate change
“Can we remain indifferent before the problems associated with such realities as climate change… loss of productivity in vast agricultural...
How the US has made bad situations worse in the Middle East
The heart wrenching tragedies throughout the Middle East are not the United States’ fault, that is, at least not entirely.
Nuclear weapons still threaten the world
Americans and Russians living in or near a large city or major military installation are within 30 minutes of possibly...
Patriotism: Country or God first?
Patriotism can be good, or it can be bad. Pride in one’s country can be healthy, or it can be...
A fresh look at a valuable gift
Catholic social teaching is the Church’s best kept secret. But because it directly addresses the world’s most pressing social justice and...
The Holy Land Principles: A powerful tool for justice and peace
During his recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land, the pope of surprises gave the world an unexpected powerful message.
A consistent ethic of life protects everyone – no exceptions
A Utah woman was recently charged with six counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing six of her newborn infants,...
