Topic: influence
Kenneth R. Stevens, Jr., M.D., FACR*Abstract: This is a review and evaluation of medical and public literature regarding the reported emotional and psychological effects of participation in physi ... discussAs digital technology becomes more embedded in our culture, the need to discuss how it is shaping our lives increases. That is why this lecture, delivered Dr. Felicia Song on the campus of Cornell Un ... discuss
The following (edited) article was written by Paul Russell, the founder and leader of HOPE Australia and published on May 24, 2013 on their blog.HOPE and Alex Schadenberg influence deba ... discuss
Here's is some -- just some -- of the polyphony you will sing at the Sacred Music Colloquium. Francisco Guerrero (Sevilla, 1528-1599) enjoyed enormous fame in his time, having taken a prominent post a ... discuss
Yesterday, Mackenzie attempted to defend “Christian Music.” For what it is worth, I’ve listened to a lot of the bands he mentioned. I grew up with each of them, in fact, save the O. ... discuss
Human Cloning Obfuscation 7: No Spin in Science Journals By Wesley J. Smith The mainstream media–under the influence of spin from “the scientists”–ha ... discuss
Alan Caruba, Contributing Author: From its earliest days, even before the Revolution, Americans valued their newspapers and understood they played a crucial role in the issues and events of the time ... discuss
Yesterday we published a shocking story about an elder abuse case in Peterborough, whereby a son was able to uncover the abuse of his mother by secretly placing a camera in his mother's room and recor ... discuss
By the time armed police arrived at the scene, the unarmed soldier had been hacked to death by machetes. The terrorists had a firearm. The soldier and civilian bystanders were disarmed by their gove ... discuss
Those who purport to know what’s best for us have quietly changed the standards of education in the United States. Movement against this change has gathered steam, and is beginning to influence ... discuss
Colleen Kelley, NTEU PresidentIt may be circumstantial evidence, but there's enough of it to choke a horse. Take a look at the article by Jeffrey Lord. Here's just a taste:According to the White House ... discuss
Sounds like crud to me. So why are so many good conservatives, from Jeb Bush to Rick Snyder, supporting Common Core? Many conservatives signed on to a clever strategy that asked them to endorse, not t ... discuss
Greenville, S.C., May 22, 2013 / 04:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Editor and author Joseph Pearce's new work, “Shakespeare on Love,” sees the Catholic presence in “Romeo and Juliet” ... discuss
Forces antagonistic to religion dominate our courtrooms, our classrooms, and that most potent platform of public influence, the entertainment industry. Stridently ideological and convinced that the fo ... discuss
The following article was originally published on MercatorNet on May 17, 2013By Tom Mortier & Steven BiesemanIn 2002, Belgium became the second country in the world after its neighbour, the Nethe ... discuss
"No one can say 'Jesus is Lord ' unless he is under the influence of the Holy Spirit" . Today we celebrate the birthday of the Church when the disciples leave the privacy of the Upper Room and go into ... discuss
These reflections are taken from the book “Pro-Life Reflections for Every Day” by Fr. Frank Pavone which is available for purchase at: ProLifeReflectionsForEveryDay.org “The requirements of ... discuss
was born in Hertfordshire, England, in 1604 and graduated from Cambridge in 1622. He taught school for a while, came under Puritan influence, and determined to become a minister. In 1631 he went to Ne ... discuss
Crisis Magazine reports that the IRS scandal goes far beyond the targeting of tea party groups, and includes the targeting of Catholics critical of the Administration's agenda:...There have also been ... discuss
Jolie's Choice by Michael Cook Hollywood celebrity Angelina Jolie was hailed this week for her bravery in revealing that she has had a preventative double mastectomy. The New York Times published he ... discuss
I’d love to say this is parody, but, alas, no, this is how wackadoodle the New Climate Deniers are (via Junk Science) Will Angelina Jolie Help End Climate-Change Denial, And Help The Republican ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for May 20 is St. Bernardine of Siena.Bernardine was born in Carrara, Italy, in 1380. Even as a boy he nursed the sick during a time of pestilence in Siena. During a severe illnes ... discuss
KeyWiki.org Alice Palmer Alice Palmer is a Chicago based academic, socialist activist and former friend, employer and political ally of Barack Obama. She employed Obama as her Chief of Staff during he ... discuss
The 8-years-old bride who was brutally killed on first night of her weddingADVISORY – This article includes information that may be undesirable, discomfort & upset some audiences.The 8-years-old gir ... discuss
These books are free at the time of listing. This can change, so be sure to check the cost first, before you download. You do not need a Kindle to take advantage of these offers. You can read them on ... discuss
The commemoration of Florence Nightingale is controversial. On the one hand, she doubted or question many of the central articles of the Creed. On the other hand, she believed in God and devoted her l ... discuss
Pro-Life Perspective: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the further expansion of abortion in New York5. Pro-abortion Gov. Andrew CuomoW ... discuss
By CASEY MATTOX | Editor's Note: On Register Radio May 17, Jeanette De Melo will discuss the influence the Gosnell Trial has had on the abortion debate in the U.S. in an interview ... discuss
New York City, N.Y., May 17, 2013 / 12:06 am (CNA).- The apostolic nuncio to the United Nations urged those with influence over the warring parties in Syria to encourage them to end the violence and s ... discuss
Once again this morning, Claire and I, Keith Moran, and Quint Coppi spent time in front of the Planned Parenthood abortion mill in northwest Omaha praying together, holding our beautiful pro-life sign ... discuss
I would like to take this opportunity to clear up some confusion regarding the Holy Innocents' Foundation of Oklahoma and the recent actions taken against the Abolitionist Society of Oklahoma.In times ... discuss
Strong men are self-sufficient, while weenies look to the mommy-state to protect them. That’s not me saying that – it’s from a scientific survey of hundreds of men’s upper-body ... discuss
I’ve been meaning to share an article a friend of mine wrote recently that reminded me of these words from Archbishop Charles Chaput that I have shared here on this blog several times over the y ... 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
Christians are rightly and necessarily concerned about leadership, but many Christians seem to aim no higher than secular standards and visions of leadership. We can learn a great deal from the secula ... discuss
Margaret Thatcher, one of the most significant leaders of the 20th century, died yesterday at age 87. A model of convictional leadership, Margaret Thatcher became almost universally known as Britain&# ... discuss
Oldest of all novenas, this is still the only one officially prescribed by the Church.Sacramentaire PentecoteIllustration de la Bible de Jérusalem - Edition de luxe -Google imageTHE GIFT OF UNDERSTAN ... discuss
President Barack Obama & DHS Sec. Janet Napolitano by Ralph Benko, Contributing Author: Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is on the list of potential Democratic pre ... discuss
I am in the unique and enjoyable position of receiving copies of most of the latest and greatest Christian books and I like to provide regular roundups of some of the best and brightest of the bunch. ... discuss
The Church Building as a Sacred Place: Beauty, Transcendence, and the Eternal by Duncan G. StroikMy rating: 4 of 5 starsMaybe it's because I'm a convert from complete secularism. I just don't see what ... discuss
14 May AD 1565 Nikolaus von Amsdorf was one of the members of the German nobility who came to follow Martin Luther and to support his reforms. While some questions remain, it's likely that he was bor ... discuss
It seemed like the right time for a few movies that allowed us enjoyment without having to think a lot. Mission accomplished.Abraham Lincoln, Vampire HunterI realized Tom hadn't seen Abraham Lincoln: ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 13, 2013 / 04:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The main organizer of Italy’s March for Life hopes that its location in Rome means it has global influence by sending “a message to t ... discuss
One of the rather annoying things about being married to a long-time teacher is that wherever we go in the Amsterdam area we bump into her former students or their families, mostly people I don't know ... discuss
Abolish Human Abortion is yet another pro-life group that doesn’t know how to play nice with like-minded people. Here’s a hint: don’t call Catholicism “Satanic.” This is ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 965 Psalter: Monday, Week III, 1379 Office of Readings for Monday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance.̵ ... discuss
the Abbot of Louth in Lincolnshire, was elected to the See of Canterbury in AD 790, through the influence of King Offa of Mercia who wished to find archiepiscopal support for his kingdom's interests. ... discuss
Rejoice Mary, Mother of God, Virgin, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Savior of our souls. Mee ... discuss
Democrats are such hypocrites. They are always attacking the rich, but they are among the richest. Check out Al Gore. His dad wasn't a railroad, oil, or manufacturing tycoon. He was a Tennessee politi ... discuss
Only 7% of Americans following Gosnell case ‘very closely’: Gallup poll by Kirsten Andersen Updated 05/10/13 at 2:00 pm ... discuss
e mso 9]> < ![endif]--> Brethren, Peace and Good to all in Jesus Christ. Many of you are already familiar with the different approaches to biblical interpretation. There are many because the ... discuss
From perhaps the most corrupt, nontransparent, power-abusive, administration ... ever! Via The Washington Free Beacon: The Internal Revenue Service acknowledged Friday that conservative groups that i ... discuss
Many years ago, I remarked that if you’re embroiled in a political fight today with Leftists on something you are trying to protect, you likely have already lost. I understood this truth when ... discuss
Source http://www.knowthelies.com/node/8922There is a growing groundswell within American Republican and Tea Party ranks that impeachment proceedings should be initiated against President Obam ... discuss
By: Trevor Loudon New Zeal One of the world’s most mineral rich and strategically placed nations, South Africa, is rapidly coming under Chinese influence. Controlled by the South African Communi ... discuss
Click here to subscribe to the Social Conservative Review. Dear Friend, It's human nature to wish every victory could be final and decisive. For example, when we defeated Nazi Germany, it was a compl ... discuss
Family Research Council: Admiral: "I'm not Backing Down" Over the last several days we've watched the Pentagon double timing in their efforts to get ahead of the fallout from the April 23rd meeting ... discuss
by Anna Higgins May 8, 2013 (FRC) - Parents are meant to be the fundamental guiding influence of a child’s life. They are responsible for nurturing, educating, protecting, and providing for thei ... discuss
by Anna Higgins May 8, 2013 (FRC) - Parents are meant to be the fundamental guiding influence of a child’s life. They are responsible for nurturing, educating, protecting, and providing for thei ... discuss
the fact that God has created every thing which exists, He is the absolute Owner and final Disposer of all that He has made. He exerts not merely a general influence, but actually rules in the world ... discuss
After 4,000 dead in New York and Washington D.C plus many other successful terrorist attacks across the globe which killed Americans and even more attempts at killing Americans, everyone will happy to ... discuss
Most are from traditional Catholic families are not afraid of traditional devotions, according to a new survey By Francis Phillips Seminarians in New York. A new study paints an interesting pict ... discuss
Sourcehttp://www.barenakedislam.com/2013/03/09/the-muslims-of-america-are-suing-christian-action-network-for-exposing-their-terrorist-training-camps-around-the-united-states/They are suing Matin J. Ma ... discuss
My most recent post on music has a provocative title: “Superior Affections Yet a Christ-less Conception of Worship.” And someone over at Sharper Iron sought clarification (in the comment t ... discuss
Parents are meant to be the fundamental guiding influence of a child’s life. They are responsible for nurturing, educating, protecting, and providing for their children. This system, established ... discuss
An Epiphany for an abortion survivor By Melissa Ohden Editor’s note. This was written late Wednesday. Melissa is herself an abortion survivor, who speaks around the world, inc ... discuss
Freedom of Religion encompasses more than intellectual assent and private, enclosed worship services. It includes the integration of one's faith into all spheres of life, such that one's deeply held r ... discuss
The most alarming development of Obama presidency to date - purging Christians out of the military by Steve Jalsevac ... discuss
Why You Should Not Listen to Me - Thabiti Anyabwile: “Influence. It's a funny thing. It's inescapable-someone will always be perceived to have it or not have it, to either use or misuse it. We c ... 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
Bern, Switzerland, May 3, 2013 / 02:02 am (CNA).- Theologian Father Manfred Hauke said recent comments from a German archbishop appearing to support a particular diaconate for women are confusing to C ... discuss
by Steve Jalsevac The increasing actions of the Obama administration to obviously purge the military of Christians and Christian influence and principles - traditional to the US military since its beg ... discuss
by Steve Jalsevac The increasing actions of the Obama administration to obviously purge the military of Christians and Christian influence and principles - traditional to the US military since its beg ... discuss
Between 1970 and his death on May 1, 1988, Dennis J. Horan had an enormous influence on the development of American law protecting human life. Dennis had a significant impact on the development of t ... discuss
John Wycliffe’s body had been buried outside St. Mary’s Church for more than forty years when his grave was disturbed. Upon the orders of Pope Martin V, his remains were exhumed, his bones ... discuss
The Weekly Standard recently featured an article delving into the background and funding of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), whose donors, according to president Richard Cohen, are “aging Nor ... discuss
Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media We are all connected. To each other, to our devices, to our networks, to everything… The world of social media has ... discuss
I am impressed both by Cardinal Dolan's speech and the group who honored him with the award.The annual William Wilberforce Award is given to present its recipient as an example and model of the witnes ... discuss
Planned Parenthood recently decided to abandon the term “pro-choice,” saying abortion as too complex to be split into two opposing sides. The switch has led some pro-lifers to debate the best way ... discuss
by Kelli We welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! Email Susie@jillstanek.com. At Abortion Pill Risks, Monty Patterson interviews “Isis,&# ... discuss
Strasbourg, France, Apr 30, 2013 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A resolution passed by the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly is being lauded as an important – although limited – rec ... discuss
Despite the action of the French Senate that redefined marriage last week, the advocates of true marriage remain determined and undeterred. Calling themselves La Manif pour Tous (Demonstration for All ... discuss
The Right Planet Lt. Col. (Ret.) Allen B. West explains the history of America’s progressive tax system, and its influence on wasteful spending. Would you believe that the author of the “Communist ... discuss
Could the "Misha" of Boston bombing fame be nothing more than a red herring? The New York Review of Books says it has found the mysterious Misha. Mikhail Allakhverdov and he claims that says he's inde ... discuss
April 29th is the feast of my Confirmation saint, St. Catherine of Siena, Caterina di Giacomo di Benicasa (1347 - 1380). As a mystic, activist, reformer, contemplative, and Doctor of the Church, she i ... discuss
Mark 2:15-17 - And it happened that He was reclining in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners were dining with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many of them, and they were following Hi ... discuss
Becoming a Great Godparent: Everything a Catholic Needs to Know by Paraclete PressMy rating: 5 of 5 stars"I do have one godparent who has really been supportive of me my whole life. She has pushed me ... discuss
St. Paul, Minn., Apr 27, 2013 / 06:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The American Chesterton Society's thrilling experience of being in Rome during Pope Francis' election has led the group's leader to reflect o ... discuss
The following column was printed in the Calgary Herald on April 25, 2013.Susan MartinukBy Susan Martinuk, Calgary Herald, April 25, 2013Another Canadian has travelled to Europe to be put to death on, ... discuss
“Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Jennifer Graham tells me something that I hadn’t heard about Boston Marathon bombing. As dozens of victims were sprawled across Boylston Street, many of th ... 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
“So that if any one is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old state of things has passed away; a new state of things has come into existence.” WNT (Read this scripture and more at http://prayer ... discuss
German historian Götz Aly is an expert on euthanasia during the Nazi era. In a SPIEGEL interview, he discusses why many accepted the murder of the handicapped and mentally ill, and how his own daught ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for April 25 is St. Mark.John Mark, later known simply as Mark, was a Jew by birth. He was the son of that Mary who was proprietress of the Cenacle or "upper room" which served as ... discuss
Giuseppe Vermiglio, Saint Mark the Evangelist, c. 1630Today is the feast of St. Mark, the Evangelist. What a great model he is for us during the New Evangelization in this great year of faith!John Mar ... 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
"How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apat ... discuss
Their reason is, of course, because the Muslim-appeasing, Saudi-appeasing (but I repeat myself) politically-correct, liberal-progressive Obama administration doesn't believe there's any such thing as ... discuss
"Democracy:Involves the government ruling and making laws for the "greater good" of all people, they may abolish personal rights in doing so. Democracy is government by and for the people.&nb ... discuss
"The Graeco-Roman world did not have a creator God; according to its vision, the highest divinity could not, as it were, dirty his hands in the business of creating matter. The “making” of the wo ... discuss
Warren Marching for Life with the Capitol building behind him. Today’s post comes from Warren D’Souza of University of Illinois. Warren is a freshman and is the treasurer for his pro-life ... discuss
The first step towards a more collegial leadership of the Catholic Church seems to be have been taken – but instant reports are not to be expected. Francis Pope does seem serious about a comprehe ... discuss
R.W. Glenn packs his small book on the Beatitudes full of grace-filled, gospel-centered wisdom. I posted my brief review of Crucifying Morality: The Gospel of the Beatitudes (Shepherd Press, 2013) ear ... discuss
About a month ago intrepid correspondent Brett McS, reporting then- live from my Emergency Back-up Country (which is looking better and better BTW), sent me this interesting election result from We ... 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
...the accused is an abortionist, Kermit Gosnell, and the murders he is charged with are one of his patients and several of the babies who were born alive before being aborted.It's a gruesome story, b ... discuss
Tweetby Jonathon Van MarenThe name “Goering” instantly brings to mind the unarguably evil and grotesquely overweight Hermann Goering, founder of the Gestapo, leader of the Luftwaffe, and arguably ... discuss
1 April AD 1582? By most accounts, almost nothing stood out about young Fere. Indeed, the birth of this seventh son of one Septum Fillus is lost completely to history. Only apocryphal accounts remain ... discuss
Today's Lenten reading covers Romans and 1 Corinthians. Since Good Friday and Resurrection Day are fast approaching, these two passages from the letter to the church in Corinth caught my ear. Christ ... discuss
David Montgomery is a geomorphologist at the University of Washington and has written a great historical explanation that any honest young earth creationists should read. Angry atheists should read ... discuss
America is the only nation in the world that is founded on a creed. That creed is set forth with dogmatic and even theological lucidity in the Declaration of Independence; perhaps the only piece o ... discuss
I just watched a round table discussion headed by Chris Matthews with his type of Catholics who are enamored of the symbolism of Pope Francis's actions; taking the bus, walking through the streets to ... discuss
In January of this year, an African-American man living out his life in a Maryland nursing home succumbed to Alzheimer's disease. Because he was not a sports hero or a member of America's b ... discuss
I was absolutely exhuberant when I first learnt that we had a Pope. It was a different feeling than when Pope Benedict was chosen. I had grieved John Paul the Great, but Benedict's resignation took th ... discuss
by Susie Allen, host of the blog,Pro-Life in TN, and KelliWe welcome your suggestions for additions to our Top Blogs (see tab on right side of home page)! EmailSusie@jillstanek.com.At Life Training In ... discuss
Rome, Italy, Mar 1, 2013 / 05:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Students at the University of Dallas who are spending this semester in Rome had a special opportunity to show their love and support for Pope Emer ... discuss
Beautiful Creatures, the movie, is not so much about beautiful creatures, than the claim to immortality and the fight between “good” and “evil.” Beautiful Creatures starts slow (at least acco ... discuss
Gay network organised sex parties The Cardinals with their information had given the Pontiff "a clear picture of the damage and the rotten fish" in the Vatican, said the newspaper report. Is it abou ... discuss
According to a recent advertisement released by Planned Parenthood (P.P.), there is a rising desire that the term "pro-choice" be stricken as the label given to the position of individuals who a ... discuss
From: Chuck@chuckbaldwinlive.com Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 Subject: If You Are Going To Take A Stand, You Must Take It Now! by Chuck Baldwin, February 7, 2013 If You Are Going To Take ... discuss
What are Ukrainian feminists doing in Paris, anyway? As is to be expected when the Chair of Peter is vacated, encomiums for the departed pope are quickly replaced by speculation about the next.&n ... discuss
Par Wendy WrightWASHINGTON DC, 8 février (C-FAM) L’hommage du Sénateur Tom Coburn à Michael Schwartz devant le Sénat américain en décembre dernier a jeté les projecteurs sur les œuvres d’u ... discuss
ass="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, with all that being said, we can now move on to Leviticus 10. It is from this chapter that we get a phrase that is used quite commonly. Tha ... discuss
Christopher Dorner, (alleged) murderer of three people, wants the world to understand him. He has heroes. Killer Dorner is clearly an avowed Leftist.From his "manifesto":Off the record, I love your ne ... discuss
Mary, Exterminatrix of Heresies. But since Mary is the perfect type of the Church, we can also think of this as an image of the Church defending us with Truth.Some months ago, in this space, we ... discuss
(Click here for readings)Jesus stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: “The spirit of the L ... discuss
A woman I know recently took her children to see the Justin Bieber concert. I personally know nothing about him and could not name even one song he sings. My pastor has mentioned in previo ... discuss
Denver, Colo., Jan 27, 2013 / 06:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On Feb. 1 Catholics in Ireland and elsewhere will honor Saint Brigid of Kildare, a monastic foundress who is – together with Saint Patric ... discuss
By: Trevor Loudon New Zeal A major focus of this blog is to expose how radical and Marxist groups have huge influence on Democratic Party policy. One key transmission belt for socialist policy, from t ... discuss
After all they didn't listen to his predecessor, Bishop Charles Helmsing in 1968 when he issued a condemnation & told them to stop using Catholic in their title.But that isn't stopping Bishop Robert F ... discuss
“Let us also therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and sin which so easily entangles us, run with endurance the race that lies before us, looking ... discuss
No doubt a day in U.S. history for the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Most of the news media turned a blind eye, as is their custom, to the largest annual gathering of civil opposition to an unjust ... discuss
Catholic school chaperones tell us that the pictures of abortion we show had more influence on their students than any other speaker or event. If Simcha Fisher shows up today for the March for Life i ... discuss
The following is excerpted from chapter one of my new ebook, Love the Least. It examines the not uncommon claim that abortion is prescribed in the Old Testament as a “remedy” for adultery. T ... discuss
Washington D.C., Jan 23, 2013 / 02:04 am (CNA).- A Princeton law professor has predicted increasing persecution of Catholic teaching on sexuality, amid accusations by a New York scholar that such teac ... discuss
16 April 1963 My Dear Fellow Clergymen: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling my present activities “unwise and untimely.R ... discuss
Ben gives Luke his first lesson in Jedi subjectivism. “Luke, as you grow older, you’re going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend on a certain point of view.” How many ... discuss
Obama's America has abandoned its dreams and policies that create prosperity and growth. He and his fellow liberal-progressives continue to attack the basic character of America on every level. Not to ... discuss
I’m quite late this year in compiling my list of the top books I read or reviewed this past year. Better late than never! There were many great books that came across my desk, and I couldn’ ... discuss
Washington D.C., Jan 18, 2013 / 04:05 am (CNA).- Amid speculation over the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, concerns have been raised about the possibility of appointing individuals known for crit ... discuss
GINGPAC: Leftist President Barack Hussein Obama has just insulted every American soldier, sailor, airman, and Marine who ever served in Vietnam. He’s picked Massachusetts Senator John Kerry to he ... discuss
Well, it's December 21st, 2012, and as it has been publicized and sensationalized Ad Nauseam, today is the end of the world, so, I thought it appropriate that I should write my last post ever here on ... discuss
In Uganda, as in most parts of Africa, the culture is one in which life is respected and family is at the center. But like most of Africa, the culture is under constant attack from outside forces pres ... discuss
The following is Part 8 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
After two tension-filled years between Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and his party's conservative core, GOP leaders have apparently decided that some members rocked the Republican boat a little too mu ... discuss
Originally posted December 9, 2009.In 1474, Cuauhtlatoatzin ("Talking Eagle") was born a member of the Chichimeca people and a subject of the Aztecs in what is now part of Mexico City, during an epoch ... discuss
Alarmed by the pressure and influence of the Catholic Church in the debate over the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill, President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines is threatening to withhold taxpayer funds ... discuss
Today is the feast of St. John Damascene, Doctor of the Church.Saint John Damascene (also known as St. John of Damscus) was born In Damascus, Syria around 676 AD into a rich family and spent the early ... discuss
Have you ever felt overloaded? Like you were drowning in the millions of things you thought you NEEDED to get accomplished in life? Do you have a super-mom syndrome? I know plenty of homeschool moms ( ... discuss
Mary and Jesus Under a Palm Tree (Middle Eastern)via Matt Stone's Global ChristianityHANDMAID OF THE LORDMy soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; because He has regarded t ... discuss
When it comes to freedom of association, Colorado workers soon may have good reason to envy their Michigan counterparts. The Washington Times recently reported some developing momentum for a Right-to- ... discuss
Mary and Jesus (Chinese)via Matt Stone's Global ChristianityHOUSE OF GOLDBefore God made known his coming into the world in the fullness of time, He prepared Mary as the suitable creature within whom ... discuss
By Ken Blackwell, Contributing Author: There’s an old story from the Jewish shetls of Eastern Europe. There was a singing contest among the animals. The Nightingale loses, despite her lovely singing ... discuss
Today, November 29, the novena to the Immaculate Conception begins; however, since I am posting this in the evening -- a little late -- the Novena can also be started on Nov 30 and end on Dec 8.PRAYER ... discuss
The letter I wrote to the Revalli Republic newspaper in Montana on assisted suicide and elder abuse was published online today. I was told by the newspaper that they only publish letters from people i ... discuss
For about 26% of parents in each of the American states consider home schooling for their children over normal school classes. This is because of the benefits both the parents and the children get as ... discuss
King Kamehameha IV and his wife Emma were Christian rulers who encouraged the building of Christian schools and hospitals, and who contributed greatly to the spread of Christianity among the Hawaiian ... discuss
The Saint of the Day for November 26 is St. John Berchmans.This young saint of the Society of Jesus was born in Flanders, the oldest of five children. He grew up in an atmosphere of political turmoil ... discuss
The following article was written by Dr. Sinéad Donnelly, a consultant in palliative care from Wellington New Zealand. The article was published in the Journal of the New Zealand Medical As ... discuss
HAT TIP GOES TO THE PATRIOTUPDATE.COM AND TOWNHALL.COM FOR THE FOLLOWING PSALM OF OBAMA:THE LEFT HAS BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL IN REMOVING GOD AND CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE FROM MUCH OF OUR CULTURE. THE PSALM ... discuss
This is a beautiful full length movie of the story of the beloved Christmas carol "Silent Night" and Father Joseph Mohr, its composer, filmed on location in Austria. Is is a testament to the power of ... discuss
The results of the 2012 elections for the three biggest non-major parties (Libertarian, Green and Constitution) clearly show the LP is strongest of three as of right now. And that’s not just bec ... discuss
Monticello called us.It was Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. The weather was beautiful, I hadn't been to Thomas Jefferson's home in years, and the boys had never seen it. My paren ... discuss
By: Nelson Abdullah Conscience of a Conservative On the second leg of Barack Hussein Obama’s infamous world tour in 2009, following his takeover of the U.S. government in the sweeping Democratic ... 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
Clive Staples Lewis ("Jack" Lewis to his friends) was a tutor and lecturer at Oxford University, and later Professor of Medieval and Renaissance English Literature at Cambridge University. In the judg ... discuss
The Writer: You're a Hindu Catholic?Pi: We get to feel guilty before hundreds of god.When I entered the theater I knew virtually nothing about the movie, except that there was something about a boy on ... discuss
November 20, 2012/Topeka, KS -- The Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton Nuss announced late yesterday that the Court has fired Sarah Peterson Herr, the Appeals Court Research Attorney that twe ... discuss
By Philip F. Lawler It’s open season on Catholicism. In Ireland and in Australia, public opinion is being whipped into frenzy in crusades against Church teachings. In both cases the arguments are ... discuss
Via Jim Hoft, last month 70 members of the French youth group Génération Identitaire had the guts to occupy the Poiters mosque in order to protest against the influence of Islam in France. ... discuss
Hilda (known in her own century as "Hild") was the grandniece of King Edwin of Northumbria, (see 12 Oct) a kingdom of the Angles. She was born in 614 and baptized in 627 when the king and his househol ... discuss
Dr. Chuck Baldwin's "Liberty Fellowship" streams live on Sundays at 1:30 PST | 2:30 MST | 3:30 CST | 4:30 ESTon: http://libertyfellowshipmt.com/Resources/LiveStream.aspxShare - You can view o ... discuss
St. Gertrude the GreatSt. Gertrude was born in Eisleben, Germany in 1256. As a five year old, she was received into the monastery of the Cistercian nuns in Helfta. She was an intellectually gifted stu ... discuss
Denny Hartford ponders the 2012 elections.Entering the Bleak WinterThe failure of the grand experiment which was the American republic cannot be blamed entirely on Barack Obama. The post-Christi ... discuss
Karl Rove by Ralph Benko, Contributing Author: Liberals do not grasp the distinction between Ronald Reagan and (either) George Bush. This blind spot creates a massive confusion and haza ... discuss
Spending more than $12 million in the 2012 election, Planned Parenthood is now poised to really cash in--with an unprecedented level of new influence. Already the most pro-abortion administr ... discuss
Iowa Right to Life offers a wide selection of pro-life resources that can help you spread the pro-life message in your community. These books, DVDs, CDs and pamphlets are great for classro ... discuss
Via NewsBusters, syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer on Tuesday said the White House used David Petraeus's affair to get the CIA director to give testimony about the attacks on the U.S. consulate ... discuss
He’s on to something, on September 14th Petraeus told members of Congress in a closed-door briefing the attack was the result of the Mohammed film. Via Newsbusters: CHARLES KRAUTHAMM ... discuss
The United States without Texas?From ABC News:A petition for Texas to secede from the union, submitted to the White House, reached the number of signatures needed to draw comment from the Obama admini ... discuss
A week’s worth of recrimination after Romney’s defeat gave this writer a feeling of deja vu. Where did we here all the happy talk or wildly optimistic talk about the future Romney Administ ... discuss
As a Catholic, the results of the presidential election have been difficult for me to process.Catholics chose Obama over Mitt Romney. The fact is Mitt Romney acts like a better Catholic than most Cath ... discuss
Two hundred years ago, students at the English Universities were required to attend church regularly, and to receive the Holy Communion at least once a year. This latter requirement often had bad effe ... discuss
Born about 316 in Roman Pannonia (modern Hungary) to pagan parents (though his mother later converted), his father was a Tribune (officer) in the Roman Army.In his early teens, Martin began to follow ... discuss
By Philip F. Lawler Let’s face facts squarely. We have lost an election. We are in grave danger of losing a nation. The 2012 elections were a decisive defeat for the culture of life. B ... discuss
So, that didn’t go as I predicted. But I wasn’t the only one, and in fact a lot of people are surprised. The numbers which are finally becoming a lot clearer paint a rather interesting pic ... discuss
Boehner: 'Mr. President, This Is Your Moment. We’re Ready to Be Led'Led where? To the doors of the abortion mills? To the same-sex wedding? Off the fiscal cliff? Straight to hell? Sheesh!& ... discuss
Gregg Cunningham A message from Gregg Cunningham, Executive Director of the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR): CBR is an educational organization whose principal purpose is to discourage and ultimat ... discuss
So, as Socon or Bust readers know, Fr. Tom Rosica has responded to Michael Voris’s rather compelling and revealing video exposé on Fr. Rosica’s interview with Gregory Baum. You’ll ... discuss
My heart is as leaden as the grey skies which are blustering and threatening to once again pound our coastline, and I feel like I am attending the funeral of my homeland. So I make moves to comfort my ... discuss
Welcome to the VOTE! Edition of the Carnival of Homeschooling! If you are new to ‘blog carnivals’, please read the link at the bottom of this post to find out more. This post has many links that ... discuss
by Kirsten Andersen November 6, 2012 (LifeSiteNews) – Voters in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington will weigh in on the same-sex “marriage” issue in today’s elections. Homosexual ... discuss
Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel, and they said, “No, but there shall be a king over us, that we also may be like all the nations, that our king may judge us and ... discuss
Mystery of the Oval Office's disappearing bust is solved. -- rfh related: http://harrold.org/quotes From: thy Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 Subject: Please read in it's entirety. ... discuss
I refuse to answer my land line until Wednesday morning. More times than not, I answer the phone and it is not only NOT a person, but it is a recorded message that I have already listened to! So I'm ... discuss
On November 6 you will vote to elect candidates to public office. I have compiled links to resources to help you make thoughtful, informed decisions in the voting booth.What is at stake?Can pro-life v ... discuss
We know the saying of how those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it. More than that, we can also learn from the history of others.This past September, the results the California-b ... discuss
The following is Part 4 of an open letter to Colonel Vaughn Doner and a critique of his 2012 book, Christian Jihad: Neo-Fundamentalists and the Polarization of America. Throughout the series, I addre ... discuss
With 4 days until possibly the most significant election in decades, I exercised my right as a citizen and cast my vote. I also firmly believe that this is my obligation as a Bible-believing Christi ... discuss
Ben Mattlin has a must-read op-ed in the NewYorkTimes on why he’s skeptical about the supposed “safeguards” built into Massachusetts’ “Question 2″ initiative: NEXT ... discuss
Graphics Interchange Format, or GIF, is a universal image format that is popular for smaller animated images on the web, like the ever-popular image you have seen in this venue at one time or another, ... discuss
