Category Archives: Culture War
Putting the Con in Contraception Reply
Great new video from the Americans United for Life. There’s only one thing here that I don’t fully agree with.
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A great commentary and reflection on one of my favorite gospel scenes. In fact, I also wrote a reflection on Rafael’s Transfiguration a couple of weeks ago: https://biltrix.com/2012/02/17/worry-is-spiritual-short-sight-its-cure-is-intelligent-faith/. Hope you like it!
True Love Is Total Self-Giving 4
By Ryan Harkins, LC
In this heated debate over the use of contraceptives in general, I think it’s important to discover the real issue at hand: beyond the $30 a month it costs to have regular contraceptives, beyond the “rights” for women to do as they wish with their bodies, and even beyond breaking the system with new medical aid that frees women’s natural “suppression” of being pregnant every time they engage in the sexual act.
The issue here is not about any of that, but rather about the true meaning of both love and the engagement in the conjugal act. For is this not what the whole debate is about? More…
Is the Blunt Amendment too Blunt for Abortionists? 1
It’s time to end Republicans’ unrelenting war on women,” said Nancy Pelosi regarding Senator Roy Blunt’s “conscience” amendment. The amendment, attached to an unrelated highway bill, has become yet another opportunity for abortionists to build more straw man arguments to make it seem as if they are the only ones concerned about women’s health issues.
Nothin new under the sun
In this MSNBC interview Rachel Maddow and Elizabeth Warren deliver the same old talking points, aimed at confusing the public about the real issue. More…
Congresswoman on HHS Mandate: We’re Not Looking to the Constitituion 2
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s all about contraception
Hello, Congress! Remember Me?
Yes, she actually says, “Basically, we’re not looking to the Constitution…” Watch the video and hear it for yourself: More…
Politics from the Pulpit: Will the HHS Put an End to Catholic Charities? 2
What if Catholic charities ceased to exist in this country?
If the government does not rescind the HHS Mandate, it is conceivable that the Church would be forced to shut down universities and hospitals many Catholic health services that provide affordable healthcare to thousands of Americans would likely follow suit.
How could the government allow that to happen? More…
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Ad Maiorem Gloriam Dei! Don’t miss the video of the Cardinal’s Homily — Click Here.
Catholic Bishops to Speak at Rally Sites 2
The March 23 Nationwide Rally for Religious Freedom was called in response to the Catholic bishops’ call for the laity to stand up against Obama’s nefarious HHS Mandate. Laity of all faiths—not just Catholics—have heeded their call and now over 60 cities are confirmed for this nationwide effort. More…
“We the People”: Missing the Point about Missing the Point about Missing the Point. Thanks but No Thanks. Reply
If you signed the “We the People” petition asking the White House to rescind the HHS Free Contraception, Sterilizations, and Abortifacient Drugs (paid for by all U.S. employers) Mandate, you likely got back an email response, like the one below, in your inbox sometime last week. As their thoughtful response appears a little one-sided, I’ve added a brief point-for-point commentary at the end of each section. More…
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