The upcoming event Life/Peace/Justice: A Conference on Life Issues, which will be held in Philadelphia, PA on March 29, 2014, will feature discussions on topics relevant to life issues, ranging from euthanasia and abortion to unjust war and human trafficking. Confirmed speakers include: Kelsey Hazzard (Secular Pro Life), Jason Jones (I am Whole Life, Movie… Read More Interview with Aimee Murphy of Life Matters Journal
The pro-choice community argues that in advocating for abortion rights, it is protecting the dignity of women by preserving a key right that allows women to flourish. Their “bro-choice” allies seem to be making a different argument. The term “bro-choice” has recently been coined in an attempt to persuade men that protecting abortion rights is… Read More Bro-choice: When Casual Sex Matters More Than Human Life
When we think of evil, we often think of fanatics foaming at the mouth as they rant against those they wish to exploit or harm, spewing hatred with hyperbolic and inflammatory remarks. In fact, evil can be mundane and bland. The banality of evil can arise in a cultural milieu where the dehumanization and depersonalization… Read More Casual, Boring Evil
Same-sex marriage proponents are rejoicing today, as DOMA has been declared unconstitutional and the appeal of Prop 8 has been dismissed. The war for same-sex marriage is not over, but a huge battle has been won. Particularly giddy are the affluent liberals—entertainers, media members, Democratic party activists, and lesser-known members of the bourgeoisie—who were already… Read More Is Social Liberalism Resurgent?
We are all called to recognize the dignity and worth of every single person. Whether it is as members of a community of faith or simply as members of the societies in which we live, we are called to respect all human life. This requires a particular concern for the most vulnerable, those most exposed… Read More Pro-lifers Must Support Those with Disabilities
Since Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell was convicted of three counts of first-degree murder yesterday afternoon, I’ve been reading and reflecting on the news. There’s no way to make sense of human life taken in such a horrific way, but here are five thoughts that are resonating in my heart. 1) The juxtaposition of Mother’s… Read More Five Reflections After the Conviction of Doctor Kermit Gosnell
I just spent the past hour trying to work my way through Conor Friedersdorf‘s article that appeared this morning in the Atlantic, about the trial (and lack of media coverage) of abortionist Dr. Kermit Gosnell. I had to step away from the computer several times to either sob or quell my queasiness as I read… Read More When Killing Children Gets Ugly
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