Topic: demythologized

Myth 10: The power structures of the Church are disconnected from the reality of the life of the laity. It is insulting that old, celibate men should tell married folks what to do or not to do in the ... discuss

Myth 9: Artificial contraception is necessary for Catholic social justice issues, such as preventing the impoverished from greater depths of poverty and fighting against AIDS, overpopulation, and abor ... discuss

Myth 8: Catholics do not have to believe in every doctrine of the Church, but only the most important ones; they may “dissent” from the other ones.Contraception demythologized: This is a great lie ... discuss

Myth 7: The Church will eventually change its teachings on contraception, for that is what Call to Action, my local woman priest, Catholics for a Free Choice, and progressive Catholic journalists ofte ... discuss

Myth 6: The Church wrongly believes that all sexual acts are for the sole purpose of procreation. Plus, contraception is not a big deal because pleasure is good and nothing evil results from using co ... discuss

Myth 5: If I use contraception, I may still receive Holy Communion.Contraception demythologized: One who is guilty of mortal sin may not receive Holy Communion without sacramental confession. Mortal ... discuss

Myth 4: Even if contraception is a sin, it is not really a sin because it prevents greater evils.Contraception demythologized: This argument is often advanced by proponents of contraception, implying ... discuss

Myth 3: If I use contraception, it is not a grave sin, after all many priests say in the confessional that it's okay to use contraception.Contraception demythologized: Pope Paul VI outranks them.&nbs ... discuss

Myth 2: Christianity (specifically Catholicism) has been opposed to contraception because it has its spiritual roots in a repressive patriarchal society hostile to women.Contraception demythologized: ... discuss

Myth 1: Scripture is silent on contraception, so attributing a sinful quality to it is a later development of Christian Tradition.Contraception demythologized:  Contraception proponents will poin ... discuss

Religious liberty is the talk of the Church today—and rightfully so.  But there's a hidden “taboo” topic that waits on stand-by when the religious liberty crisis is brought to its closure. ... discuss

Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus Christ Our Lord.The following is my reply to Dave N., who kindly left a couple of commentaries on my post, titled, "LGBTs" in San Francisco up in arms a ... discuss

Abortion is a growing industry in South Africa.   Since the inception of the new abortion laws in 1997, South Africa has legally murdered over 300,000 babies. A law, by the way, that was not ... discuss

The Seamless GarmentThere is an interesting read to be had at First Things on the subject of the death penalty. Here are two passages that struck me as worthy of reflection:One hears so many bad, thou ... discuss