Topic: duty
The Boy Scouts have fought long and hard against being forced to include avowed homosexuals in its ranks as either Scouts or scoutmasters. In the Boy Scouts of America v. Dale (2000), the Supreme Cour ... discussThe Holocaust was far worse than we thought. What will be said of abortion? by Matt Lockett March 8, 2013 (Bound4Life.com) - The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum&nb ... discuss
In a previous post, Divine Commands and Pyschopathic Tendancies, I said I would look in more detail at Sam Harris’ charge that Divine Command Theories (“DCT”) of meta-ethics are psychop ... discuss
It could hardly be more of what we used to call an “open and shut” case. Nidal Hasan, an active duty Army major and psychiatrist, walked into a room at Fort Hood, Texas, shouting “Al ... discuss
By Bud Shaver I am relatively new to the pro-life movement; I have been actively pro-life for only 5 years. What I lack in years to the movement I have made up for in experience! I ... discuss
For more than thirty years, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have deemed it necessary to state for the record, that those who openly declare themselves to be homosexual -- that is, inclined toward same ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 04:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Every human person despite his or her beliefs can do good, and a sharing in good works is the prime place for encounter among those who disagree ... discuss
by Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The duty to defend innocent human beings from the mortal threat of abortion and other attacks is a central part of the ... discuss
by Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The duty to defend innocent human beings from the mortal threat of abortion and other attacks is a central part of the ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 12:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis thanked the Missionaries of Charity for their work and described one of their houses located inside the Vatican “a beautiful ... discuss
Fr. Kapaun and all those who died for our country honored for their brave service Contact: Kevin Wandra, 404-788-1276, KWandra@CarmelCommunications.com ATLANTA, May 21, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- ... discuss
I wrote a previous post on Horton's attempts to show TULIP in the church fathers. Someone recently asked me to comment on a list of patristic citations that are supposed to show the Limited ... discuss
Q - Mass can be boring. How can I go to Mass and get more out of it?A - Thanks for your question. First off, I will tell you that your question is all too common. Many people go to Mass with the ex ... discuss
Caracas, Venezuela, May 20, 2013 / 12:09 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A Venezuelan bishop said his country's 13th annual pro-life campaign will extend for the whole year, aiming to defend life and reject abor ... discuss
It’s offensive to ask where Barack spent the Benghazi debacle, nee terrorist attack on September 11, 2012, because, dammit. [Video here.] Shorter Dan Pfeiffer: It’s none of your business how ... discuss
Five friends go on Spring Break together. They all come back from Spring Break pregnant.They discuss their options over the ensuing months. Finally, at 24 weeks, they decide to opt for abortions ... discuss
Greg L. Bahnsen, in his book, By This Standard, writes “Will your life be founded upon the sure rock of God’s word or the ruinous sands of independent human opinion? Will your ethical decisions be ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 All from Proper of Seasons: 1017 Office of Readings for the Solemnity of Pentecost God, come to my assistance.– Lord, make haste to ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. This week we're finishing was very busy and rewarding to me, but also very sad. Last Sunday, May 12, my son's roommate in college, Jonathan Cunningham, was cal ... discuss
We’ll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail. Dave Barry Ronald Reagan used to say that in his neighborhood the ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 16, 2013 / 08:04 pm (CNA).- Even though Pope Francis is deeply concerned for the poor and has been praised by liberation theologians, there is a stark divide between the pontiff and t ... discuss
Boston College (BC), a university that stands proudly within the Jesuit, Catholic tradition, has raised the ire of Catholics in the United States and Ireland by choosing to honor Irish Prime Minister ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.PETRUS de Raimbaucourt, The Descent of the Spirit, 1323THE GIFT OF COUNSEL(Thursday, 7th Week of Easter)There are ... discuss
Vatican City, May 16, 2013 / 05:47 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told the new ambassadors to the Holy See from Kyrgyzstan, Antigua and Barbuda, Luxembourg and Botswana to use money to serve and as ... discuss
Just like Nazi Germany's plans to school and indoctrinate children from the earliest ages, under state controls, o'der leader's latest edict: kids as young as four should be taken from their families ... discuss
Jimmy Fallon has been silent on Obama's scandals, until Wednesday's Late Night. JIMMY FALLON: President Obama is not having a good week. With three scandals shaking the White House, they're saying tha ... discuss
There is growing advocacy among the intelligentsia that denies free will--one of the morally relevant traits in our natures that make us exceptional--claiming instead that our behavior is predete ... discuss
The world just changed. An international consortium of scientists have announced that they have successfully cloned human beings using the process that led to Dolly the sheep. They were able to develo ... discuss
Saving Money This Summer: How to Be Frugal and Still Enjoy Family Fun (More for Less Guides) TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: BUDGETING TO SAVE MONEY IN THE SUMMER CHAPTER 2: FINANCIAL LESSO ... discuss
Lava quod est sordidum,riga quod est aridum,sana quod est saucium.Heal our wounds, our strength renew;on our dryness pour thy dew;wash the stains of guilt away.MeditationThe gift of Counsel endows the ... discuss
“Somewhere along the way, standing up for gay marriage went from nervy to trendy.” This was the assessment offered by Frank Bruni, an influential openly-gay columnist for The New York Time ... discuss
The world just changed. An international consortium of scientists have announced that they have successfully cloned human beings using the process that led to Dolly the sheep. They were able to develo ... discuss
Exactly how many abortionists/workers have been murdered since 1973? Here's the body count according to Wikipedia:March 10, 1993: Dr. David Gunn of Pensacola, Florida was fata ... discuss
Today in Washington, D.C. - May 14, 2013: The Senate resumed consideration of S. 601, the Water Resources Development Act of 2013. At noon, they voted on cloture on S. 601 (i.e. whether to cut off d ... discuss
Part Two: Gosnell Found Guilty of three-counts of first-degree murder, one count of involuntary Manslaughter; sentencing phase begins next week By Dave Andrusko Megyn Kelly, of ... discuss
Thomas Sowell, on Barack Obama's Libyan-related collapsing house of cards:There can be honest differences of opinion on many subjects. But there can also be dishonest differences. Last week's testimon ... discuss
It was a high school graduation weekend around here -- no one in our immediate family this weekend, but I accompanied Atticus to some Friday night receptions, then Saturday, the girls and I (Atticus h ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for May 14 is St. Matthias.Mathias was one of the first to follow our Savior; and he was an eye-witness of all His divine actions up to the very day of the Ascension. He was one o ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Descent of the Holy Ghost (Pentecost), Durer, c. 1510 Woodcut, 12.7 x 9.6THE GIFT OF FORTITUDE(Monday, 7th Week of ... discuss
In labore requies,in aestu temperies,in fletu solacium.In our labor, rest most sweet;grateful coolness in the heat;solace in the midst of woe.MeditationBy the gift of Fortitude, the soul is strengthen ... discuss
Pope surprises, delights 40,000 Italian pro-lifers, joins March for Lifeby Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, M ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.El Greco. Pentecost. c.1600. Oil on canvas. Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain.THE GIFT OF PIETY(Sunday, 7th Week of E ... discuss
Consolator optime,dulcis hospes animae,dulce refrigerium.Thou, of comforters the best;thou, the soul's most welcome guest;sweet refreshment here below.MeditationThe gift of Piety begets in our hearts ... discuss
” Soap doesn’t work. Toilets don’t flush. Clothes washers don’t clean. Light bulbs don’t illuminate. Refrigerators break too soon. Paint discolors. Lawnmowers have to be hacked. It’s a ... discuss
Toledo, Ohio, May 10, 2013 / 04:22 pm (CNA).- Father Scott R. Carroll, ordained a priest of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio, on May 8, died of cancer two days later, May 10, after battling the disease for ... discuss
For those who celebrate the Ascension of Our Lord on Sunday, please follow this link to the ferial Office of Readings for Saturday in the Sixth Week of Easter. Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours V ... discuss
Don’t be fooled by Lord Falconer’s ‘modest’ assisted suicide proposals By Dr. Peter Saunders Editor’s note. Dr. Saunders is a former general surgeon and is CEO of Chri ... discuss
The following article was written by Dr Peter Saunders, the campaign director of the Care Not Killing Alliance in the UK, and published on his blog.Dr Peter SaundersBy Dr Peter Saunders - May 8, 2013L ... discuss
by JivinJ, host of the blog, JivinJehoshaphat The Gosnell jury continues to hear the re-reading of testimony. Based on JD Mullane’s picture of the charges, the jury deliberations could take som ... discuss
Enda Kenny, Ireland's Taoiseach, who'sproposing abortion legislation whichis worse than the British Abortion Act.Pope Francis has written to the Argentine Assembly of Bishops expressing the desire tha ... discuss
The New York Times covered Live Action's InHuman video of abortionist LeRoy Carhart. While writer Erik Eckholm says Carhart uses "some imprudent phrases while discussing the process of a late-te ... discuss
(Superseded By Ascension Day)also known as Saint Gregory the Theologian or Gregory Nazianzen, was a 4th century Christian bishop of Constantinople. Gregory is widely considered the most accomplis ... discuss
When a soldier or Marine is killed in the line of duty, his family eventually gets a flag and a note conveying sympathy and respect and from the United States Government. pro basketball player announ ... discuss
In answer to Lou Dobb's question about the team of forces who were prepared to fly out of Tripoli, Gen. McInerney answered without reservation: "There is only one person who can say, stand down, and t ... discuss
Irish Ministers claim abortion bill doesn’t change, only ‘clarifies’ the law BY HILARY WHITE Editor’s note. This appeared at lifesiten ... discuss
Contact Congress: http://harrold.org/rfhextra/contact_the_US_government.html o'Stand Down - A fool or traitor to his oath? Benghazi: o'Stand Down and 'call me ... discuss
PAFamily.org - Home of Pennsylvania Family Institute and Pennsylvania Family Council - US Senate Resolution on GosnellPro-life people from across the U.S. should write to their U.S. senators and ask t ... discuss
By Tara Shaver Albuquerque, NM — Abortionist Kermit Gosnell is currently awaiting a verdict from the jury for a host of criminal charges and five counts of murder including the murders of ... discuss
What are some assumptions about pro-lifers? by Rebecca Downs Sometimes when ... discuss
As is the case with so many Christians I speak to, my theology of prayer is much stronger than my practice of prayer. I know so much of what the Bible says about the privilege, priority and practice o ... discuss
An Update on the July 2011 Malpractice Lawsuit Pro-life evangelists preach the Gospel outside James Pendergraft’s Orlando Women’s Center abortion clinic. (Click to enlarge.) ORLAND ... discuss
Michelle Obama is irresponsible. She deals in outrageous exaggeration.One could classify her ridiculous comments as lies.From The Hill:First lady Michelle Obama said that students at a high school jus ... discuss
The complete Benghazi timeline, now augmented with information culled by Stephen Hayes and the House Oversight Committee[PDF] leads a reasonable mind to four inescapable conclusions: Hillary Clinto ... discuss
Congressman Steve King (R-IA) sent an email last night to supporters announcing his decision not to run for U.S. Senate. Here is the email below:Dear Friends,I want to thank all of my friends, family, ... discuss
From: Chuck@chuckbaldwinlive.com Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 Subject: Should Christians Give Up Their Guns? by Chuck Baldwin, May 2, 2013 Should Christians Give Up Their Guns? by Chuck Bal ... discuss
Florida’s abortion industry exhibits a similar pattern “Unfortunately, you do have rogue providers that prey on the most vulnerable of women … Gosnell is an extreme outlier whe ... discuss
During his daily morning Mass today, Pope Francis reflected on the duty of all Christians to pass on the faith. The Mass was attended by the Pontifical Swiss Guard along with their commander, Daniel ... discuss
The Catholic bishops of Ireland have just published a strong preliminary response to the Irish government's abortion bill - see full text below. Pat Buckley, who represents SPUC in Ireland, commented ... discuss
Alan Caruba, Contributing Author: Today, May 2, is a day to be especially watchful. Jihadists are particularly fond of celebrating anniversaries and on that day in 2011 Seal Team Six found and killed ... discuss
Democracy empowers us to express our opinion on the persons who will represent us in public office. The right to vote is not only a privilege, but also our moral and civic duty. The Catechism of the C ... discuss
Nikki KenwardEarlier today I received the bold press release below, announcing that Nikki Kenward (pictured), disability rights campaigner, has challenged Sarah Wootton, chief executive of the Volunta ... discuss
News broke that the Pentagon confirmed that it will prosecute Christian soldiers, sailors and Marines who share their faith with fellow members in arms. A statement from the U.S. Department of Defen ... discuss
“PRAY FOR AMERICA”AMERICANS TO UNITE AND PRAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 2ND, FOR THE 62ND ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERCOLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (April 8, 2013) – As our nation s ... discuss
Tragedy and disaster have the peculiar ability to produce a backdrop upon which common people can become unexpected heroes. 300 soldiers at Thermopylae hold off wave after wave of Persians; they’re ... discuss
This post constitutes Part III of a response to a recent article written by Michael Coughlin. In this post, I address Coughlin's fourth major point of criticism, which is that AHA makes too much of t ... discuss
Here's another assault on the Constitution by the Obama administration, an attack on religious liberty, from Breitbart:The Pentagon has released a statement confirming that soldiers could be prosecute ... discuss
Athanasius of Alexandria (Greek: Αθανάσιος) (also spelled "Athanasios") (ca. 293 – May 2, 373) was a Christian bishop, the Bishop of Alexandria, in the fourth century. He is revered as a sa ... discuss
Rolley Haggard has written four articles about what the churches and Christians should do to end abortion. The following articles appeared in BreakPoint: Excerpts: We Could End Abortion 'O ... discuss
God help us if they are!Religious Groups Fear Christian PurgeRemember the Gestapo and the Nazi brown shirts? War tends to make men barbarians. The only hope for a brake on the violence of war and its ... discuss
Today, May 1st, is the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus, is the patron saint of workers. Pope Pius XII decided in 1955 to add the optional feast day of Saint Jose ... discuss
May 1 Saint Joseph the Worker Optional Memorial Today is the optional memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker. Through Joseph, we honor the dignity of work and strive to see work as a key theme in the Chr ... discuss
From a review book I'm reading, provided courtesy of The Catholic Company. The accusation against the Church for being either right or left wing tells you more about the contemporary political assumpt ... discuss
Born alive after abortions part 6: Baby Rowan by Sarah Terzo In previous ar ... discuss
New Jersey's largest newspaper today called for the resignation of the Archbishop of Newark, John J. Myers (full text below). John J. Myers, the corrupt Archbishop of Newark I had my own ... discuss
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois published a video recently where he warns Catholics about the support for abortion and the redefinition of marriage in the Democrat ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Apr 27, 2013 / 04:05 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The biggest threat to priests is the temptation to be more immersed in the world than the Gospel, says Pope Francis in his newly translated boo ... discuss
Homeschooling High School isn’t so hard. You just have to keep adjusting to the changes and do what works for your family. This phase of letting go is harder on mom than it is on the kids… ... discuss
Here is Yale alum Leah Libresco responding with vigor to Keli Goff’s recent article entitled “Female Ivy League graduates have a duty to stay in the workforce”: Goff assumes that wom ... discuss
by JivinJ, host of the blog, JivinJehoshaphat NBC New York: Police are investigating the report of an “apparent human fetus” in a trash bag: Police are investigating a report of an appar ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 803 Psalter: Saturday, Week IV, 1606 Office of Readings for Saturday in Week 4 of Easter God, come to my assistance.&# ... discuss
St Mark's church, EnglefieldThis afternoon I have had the privilege of paying tribute, at the invitation of her family, to the late Dr Margaret White. She died on 17th April and was for many years vic ... discuss
One of the great Americans of our time, Constitution Party founder, Howard Phillips, passed away this past Sunday, April 21 of complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. He was 72. Howard i ... discuss
FoxNews.com Shown here are Federal Premium hollow point bullets. (AP) Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz said Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security is using roughly 1,000 ro ... discuss
(Russian : Стефан Пермский / Stefan Perms, also spelled "Stephan") (1340 – 1396)was a fourteenth century missionary credited with the conversion of the Komi Permyaks to Christianity an ... discuss
Today in Washington, D.C. - April 25, 2013 The House is in session but their actions on the floor both yesterday and and as of this report today are editorially not worth reporting. The issues addres ... discuss
NBC New York: Police Investigate Report of Fetus in Trash BagPolice are investigating a report of an apparent human fetus found inside a trash bag on a Queens sidewalk Wednesday evening. A neighbor in ... discuss
Kermit Gosnell Grand Jury Excerpts: “Attorneys for ... discuss
According to the Vatican Information Service, the following is the English translation of the first public address of the newly elevated Pope Francis:Dear brothers and sisters,Good evening. You know ... discuss
But make no mistake, if Mr. Scheer had allowed the status quo to stand, the last vestiges of independence on the backbenches in the House of Commons would have disappeared. The convention that the par ... discuss
"How our death can be planned and inflicted upon us when we don't want to die."My father died July 11th, 2012, after fighting to live for 20 months, 10 days short of his 90th birthday. He had no term ... discuss
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Have a degree? Female? You are shirking your duties if you choose not to stay in the workforce. “I do consider any Harvard Law School degree obtained by a woman who then chooses not to use it in ... discuss
Do you love your wife enough to not have sex her? That is one of the provocative questions raised by the book, Birth Control—a small volume of Ghandi’s collective teachings on the subject ... discuss
Do you love your wife enough to not have sex her? That is one of the provocative questions raised by the book, Birth Control—a small volume of Ghandi’s collective teachings on the subject ... discuss
Owes state of Florida more than $120,000 in unpaid fines James Pendergraft arrives at Orlando Women’s Center in the summer of 2011. Pendergraft owns a chain of five abortion centers in Flo ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORApril 21, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler Our Risen Lord told Peter, “Feed my lambs. Tend my sheep. Feed my sheep.” (John 21:15-17) That has been the happy burden of all Peter's succe ... discuss
Officer Steve Ermis and his supervisor Sergeant Minnicks of the Temple Police Dept in TX, have really stepped in it. They arrested Army Master Sgt. Christopher J. Grisham who was on a 10 mile hike wi ... discuss
Today was another horrific day for America and foreign tourists who came to run in and watch one of the most popular US marathon's...The Boston Marathon, which is often held on "Patriot's Day" in Bost ... discuss
Today was another horrific day for America and foreign tourists who came to run in and watch one of the most popular US marathon's...The Boston Marathon, which is often held on "Patriot's Day" in Bost ... discuss
The (Congressional) Medal of Honor was established in 1861, during the Civil War. The qualifications for being awarded the Medal have been tightened up and refined over the years, but it is curr ... discuss
The following article is by Rev. Dr. Ken Korby. It was posted on Steadfast Lutherans and originally posted on Pastor Riley's Blog, 'The First Premise' You shall have no other gods.What does ... discuss
Brethren: Peace and Good to all of you. I’ve continued with my inspirational reading of Blessed John XXIII Journal of a Soul: The Autobiography of Pope John XXIII and among its many beautiful j ... discuss
There's an arrogant little troll polluting the combox at Wesley Smith's blog Human Exceptionalism who became all indignant and resorted to calling me, in effect, a stupid whiner because I said h ... discuss
John A. Gallagher, Ph.D.Corporate Director, EthicsCatholic Health PartnersCincinnati, OhioDear Dr. Gallagher,The fourth edition of the USCCB's Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care ... discuss
I love Steve Hayward's tribute to Lady Thatcher at Powerline. When Leo Strauss received the news that Winston Churchill had died in January 1965, he made the following spontaneous remarks in his ... discuss
Facebook is a great place to find inspiration for blog posts. Have you seen this false one about General Pershing and Philippino Muslim terrorists? It's totally gruesome. A [completely not-]True sto ... discuss
Years ago, holidays (holy-days) stressed me out spiritually. I felt a burden, a duty to make the day "really spiritual." Extra devotions. Extra prayer. Extra Bible reading. Extra spiritual activities ... discuss
Today's Lenten Bible reading covered 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, First and Second Thessalonians. Since it is Holy Week, my eyes and ears are tuned into the topic o ... discuss
Well what a grand few weeks it's been. This is my first time sat at a real computer since the election of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Let me tell you about my reaction when I saw him walk out to bl ... discuss
First, Tom Davis’ bill in the SC Senate to nullify the NDAA indefinite detention passed by a vote of 25-15. This is a major victory for civil liberties and for the principle of state sovereignty ... discuss
COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 19, 2013) – On Tuesday, South Carolina moved a step closer to refusing cooperation with indefinite detention provisions without due process written in to the National Defen ... discuss
Fr. Zuhlsdorf expresses beautifully and concisely what I have been struggling to put into words on the subject of humility, which the world does not understand:I Am Thinking about those Red Shoes.Fr. ... discuss
At the beginning of the classic Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey stood on a snow covered bridge preparing to jump into the icy river below. He was going to kill himse ... discuss
Exhibit A:That a prince of the Church should engage in this kind of moral preening at the expense of our former Holy Father -- who truly was and is a Holy Father -- is revolting.The mark of a truly gr ... discuss
On March 26 and 27, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two cases challenging the definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. In Hollingsworth v. Perry, they will cons ... discuss
Few of us really understand the life of St. Francis, the young man who renounced everything for the kingdom - in a sense redeeming the life of the rich young man in the Gospel story who just could not ... discuss
Fayette County Tennessee Commission Passes Second Amendment Preservation Resolution FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2013) – The Fayette County, Tenn. County Commissio ... discuss
Monday's Show - GOV'T Watch: 'Sensitivity Training" of Gov't EmployeesIt must have been something when Congress served without pay, and considered it a duty and not a self-service. How far we have fal ... discuss
After this powerful March for Life experience, Dominican students raise money to help women in need.With all the students from Illinois who attended the March for Life, there are many moving stories o ... discuss
For any who still recall the assault of Colorado's Everett Stadig, aka " Abe" last June, the ongoing saga has all but evaporated from the media. Certainly, Westword has done the job that The Denver P ... discuss
Yesterday, in honor of President’s Day, Abort73 released a new video titled “Presidential Wisdom.” It includes an assortment of presidential quotes that speak to the issue of abortion. Most of t ... discuss
Yesterday, in honor of President’s Day, Abort73 released a new video titled “Presidential Wisdom.” It includes an assortment of presidential quotes that speak to the issue of abortion. Most of t ... discuss
2LT Audie L. Murphy, USAAudie Leon Murphy, son of poor Texas sharecroppers, rose to national fame as the most decorated U.S. combat soldier of World War II. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the high ... discuss
By Adriane DorrOne of the largest Lutheran church bodies in the world, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY), announced Feb. 5 that it had broken fellowship with “those churches who ... discuss
Testimony from Steve Lefemine, Regarding Nullification of Obamacare in South CarolinaIn the context of this public hearing, there was a dweeb from the University of South Carolina who had previously a ... discuss
It's Ash Wednesday again. And as I sat in church for Mass and ashes, I was reminded of my experience last year.My first post regarding Ash Wednesday pertained to the bioethical importance of Lenten pr ... discuss
By now everyone has heard and has formed opinions about Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he is going to retire.I think we should start with the notion that he is retiring rather than resigni ... discuss
Responding to the Government’s decision today to introduce abortion legislation based on the X case ruling, Cora Sherlock, spokesperson for the Pro Life Campaign, said:“The Government was always g ... discuss
There are more, but here are three quick ones. 1) The pro-life cause will suffer if the new Pope fails to uphold the distinction between intrinsic evils and contingent ones. Pope Bendict upheld thi ... discuss
FATHER FRANK’S RANTSRant Number 525 8 February 2013Les MiserablesWhy does this passionate musical enthral so much? Les Miserables...Why its success? Answer: because of three loves. Also, because ... discuss
Sermon – Epiphany 5 – Luke 4:31-44 Trinity Lutheran Church, Menasha, WI “The Purpose Driven Savior” What's your purpose? Why are you here? I don't mean why are you here this morning – alt ... discuss
As we turn the calendar to a fresh page, the word "February" brings about an aching in my ever broken heart. Each year I think it will get easier and yet each year my heart sinks with the turning of ... discuss
Phyllis Schlafly, Eagle Forum: In a newsworthy act of political cowardice, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta ran through the Pentagon’s exit door as he announced he is striking down the 1994 Comb ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. III: Ordinary: 651 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 999 Common of Pastors: 1737 (verse) Proper of Seasons: 113 (first reading, responsory) Proper of Saints: 1335 ... discuss
The Obama administration claims they've been working to resolve the oil spill in the Gulf "from day one."You be the judge (based on photo essay from PolitiPage):Looks like a lot more attention to "gol ... discuss
Reposting from last year... click here to read more about Project 2,996. The goal is to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 by remembering them. ~~~~~~~~ Joseph Maffeo, age 30, was a firefight ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORJanuary 27, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler The Geneva Convention’s classification of military chaplains as noncombatants has traditionally been interpreted in the United States to mean ... discuss
The Colorado Independent is one of numerous news outlets reporting on the tragic case of Lori Stodghill, her preborn sons, and Denver-based Catholic Health Initiatives.... "Lori Stodghill was 31-years ... discuss
Rome, Italy, Jan 26, 2013 / 04:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Raymond Burke says that the pro-life marches taking place across America this week “are a most important witness to the respect fo ... discuss
From the Idaho Statesman: Owyhee Prosecutor Doug Emory said Thursday he would not seek the death penalty against Herrera, who could still be sent to prison for life, without parole, if found gu ... discuss
A widely reported item about Denver Colorado-based Catholic Health Initiatives has received some confirmation by Colorado's Catholic bishops."A Catholic hospital in Colorado is arguing in court docum ... discuss
An example of a Sheriff disclosing application on the issuance of concealed weapons permits: http://www.sacsheriff.com/organization/office_of_the_sheriff/images/ccw_app.pdfDo Sheriff' ... discuss
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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed today "Protect Life Day."View the proclamation here.Read the proclamation:WHEREAS; 40 years have elapsed since the infamous January 22, 1973, U.S. Suprem ... discuss
I did not think negro bias could reach this far today. There were laws designed to restrict blacks' access to weapons; however, unlike this author's blending of issues, the Second Ame ... discuss
And Then There Were None – Pro-life Outreach: Released Today January 16, 2013 – Atlanta, Georgia– This Sunday, January 20, 2013, a new show called Big Rich Atlanta will air on Style Ne ... discuss
The following ran in the November/December 2012 issue of MCCL News.Jan. 22, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, the U.S. Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortion ... discuss
Twenty years. It truly doesn't seem possible that I just wrote that. I don't feel nearly old enough to remember anything that happened 20 years ago. But indeed, I remember so vividly ... discuss
The producers at Blackstone Films have turned Barack Obama's 'selectively emotional' speech (if he really cared about the lives of children he wouldn't be so obsessed with abortion) about protecting A ... discuss
I was the substitute for the librarian/computer teacher at Little Brother's school today. I'm there every Friday anyway as a volunteer helper, so I know the routine--but it is different when you're on ... discuss
On December 14th, twenty-six people died during the Sandy Hook shooting. We can all agree that we want to make sure something like this never happens again. The disagreement is over what ... discuss
This is my second post on my WordPress blog, "Eating Slowly." I'm phasing out this one, so be sure to head on over and follow me before I quit posting here altogether! I've added a "Follow ... discuss
Despite the facts that 1) the money the DoD spends puts a lot of civilians in the private sector to work, and 2) a period of high unemployment/underemployment (with decreased real wages to boot) is h ... discuss
PHOTO BY AP PHOTO/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER, EARL NEIKIRKIn a September 2003 photo, Sullivan Co. Sheriff Dept. officer Carolyn Gudger is the school resource officer and is shown outside Sullivan Central ... discuss
PHOTO BY AP PHOTO/BRISTOL HERALD COURIER, EARL NEIKIRKIn a September 2003 photo, Sullivan Co. Sheriff Dept. officer Carolyn Gudger is the school resource officer and is shown outside Sullivan Central ... discuss
I've gone and done it, folks; I've set up my new-and-hopefully-improved blog over on Word Press. For now I'm calling it "Eating Slowly" --which is kind of a misleading title given the fact ... discuss
There are few New Year's resolutions that compare with Jonathan Edwards' list. At the dawn of 2013, I am happy to borrow the first one and try my best to live it out to the glory of God."Resolved, to ... discuss
It was toward the end of the film; Valjean is talking to Marius and explaining why Cosette cannot know about his past. They are in a room that has no ornaments on the wall save a tiny cru ... discuss
CHILDREN OF SANDY HOOK MEETING JESUS I found this on Friday and wanted to post it but knew weekends are “dead zones” for many blogs. But I am doing it anyway and will post it mid-w ... discuss
As a parent of two young sons, I'd rather send my chlidren where there is armed security along with strict rules for allowing entry to the premises. If the president's children, celebrity children and ... discuss
"I have an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal today, arguing that former Senator Chuck Hagel is not the right man to lead our Armed Forces as Secretary of Defense. I've followed this story with growing ... discuss
Benedict XVI addresses the Curia in the Clementine Hall at the Vatican (Photo: CNS) Dear Cardinals, Brother Bishops and Priests, Dear Brothers and Sisters, It is with great joy that I mee ... discuss
Newtown, Conn., Dec 21, 2012 / 02:27 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima parish in Newtown, Conn. have organized a prayer drive for the benefit of those affected ... discuss
Pope Benedict has written an op-ed on the spiritual meaning of Christmas for the December 20 issue of the Financial Times. It is unprecedented for a Roman Pontiff to write an essay for a ... discuss
Contact: Anita Alvarado, 800-437-1893, aalvarado@livingwaters.com LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- According to CBS, a church in New Zealand has put up a controversial billboard qu ... discuss
The complete lecture notes for my sessions are here and the links to the videos are below. (Dr. Scott Rae taught the other half of the course. His sessions, dealing with reproductive technologies and ... discuss
This one really makes me want to vomit, badly. The Video: (H/T to Tina @ HotAir.com) Pro Life Wisconsin has the story: A new video has surfaced showing workers at an abortion clinic in Milwaukee, Wi ... discuss
I originally posted this in 2005 and have updated it a couple of times. I like to present it every December 7th as the story is as poignant as ever, especially with our troops still in theater in Afgh ... discuss
The Greenville County Republican Party Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution on Monday calling upon its state legislative delegation to cosponsor and support legislation for the nullifi ... discuss
This is the first section of the paper I presented to the the Evangelical Philosophical Society Annual Meeting in Milwaukee two weeks ago. Several people have asked me to post it on MandM. It will ap ... discuss
from Jill Stanek.comby Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek. ... discuss
by Susie Allen, host of the blog, Pro-Life in TN, and Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.com. The Passionate ... discuss
It is remarkable to me the amount of debate that occurs over the issue of whether or not men have a role in the abortion debate. Just check out this link and read through some of the comments to ... discuss
I can't stay away from books on the American Civil War. Drew Gilpin Faust's book, This Republic of Suffering was available in the library's digital lending section and seemed worth a shot. At first, I ... discuss
Now he was ready to load the gun again, and Laura and Mary must help him. Standing straight and tall, holding the long gun upright on its butt, while Laura and Mary stood on either side of him. The ... discuss
Address at the Catholic Life Congress in Philadelphia on Nov. 17. From The National Catholic RegisterBy Archbishop Charles Chaput My comments today will be simple. I want to focus o ... discuss
3. The laity derive the right and duty to the apostolate from their union with Christ the head; incorporated into Christ's Mystical Body through Baptism and strengthened by the power of the Holy Spiri ... discuss
Tweetby Caroline SlingerlandHaving worked with the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform for a year now and being confronted with the issue of abortion on a daily basis, I was fully aware of the grav ... discuss
4th Straight Year: Obama Thanksgiving Resolution Doesn’t Thank God For the fourth straight year, the Thanksgiving resolution from President Barack Obama fails to actually thank God — which is ... discuss
The Influence of the Chief Tecumseh Poem You may recall sometime back we had posted about the Chief Tecumseh poem that we had become aware of from the Act of Valor movie. Well we just recently recei ... discuss
Today is the memorial of St. Cecilia, patron of singers, musicians, and poets, because she sang for God alone. She is praised as the perfect model of the Christian woman because of her virginity and t ... discuss
Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and... To conti ... discuss
One of my favorite BB King songs from back in the day is called "When It All Comes Down"and I can't help but think of it today after reading a follow up on the ever more surreal irony of the stra ... discuss
I've written before about why I love Mommy Mundo. I love that Janice, the mom behind it, is so in touch with the needs of others, especially other moms. (I'm also privileged to count Janice as a ... discuss
Many people are upset with the fact that many storeas are now going to be open on Thanksgiving Day in order for people to shop. & many store employees are unhappy that they will now have to work ... discuss
This afternoon I went to parent-teacher conferences at Little Brother's school.He's earned all A's, so I wasn't worried too much about his grades. But I figured it was my parental duty to put in an ap ... discuss
James Anderson had already suffered much as autumn of 1862 passed. His eldest son, a soldier, had been killed in the line of duty in August, with word reaching the family in September. His wife had ... discuss
At last we’ve come to it, the great human rights battle of our age (cue the sarcastic grin). The two poster children of the Human Rights Commissions will duke it out. In one corner, a progressiv ... discuss
A report in the Irish Examiner. A senior consultant has said he sees no evidence of confusion in medical ranks in Ireland over whether or not a woman can have an abortion if her life is at risk.D ... discuss
"A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within." "Do not blame Caesar, blame the people of Rome who have so enthusiastically acclaimed and ador ... discuss
Humanitarians in Business For many the words business humanitarian may seem like an oxymoron. Often businessmen are thought of as individuals who are only interested in their own well-being, and human ... discuss
