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A Love Affair with Moloch
A Love Affair with Moloch
By Karl Erickson
We’d be wise not to forget the stern warning within Leviticus 18:21. "Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molek, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD." Children hold a special place in the heart of God. “Let the little children come to me,” said Jesus. The reader is reminded of God's love and intimate knowledge of the unborn child ...
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The World; Yesterday and Today--The Bible Covers It All
The World; Yesterday and Today--The Bible Covers It All
By Larry Peterson
As a cradle Catholic who went to twelve years of Catholic school 'waaaaay' back in the 50's and 60's, I can say without hesitation, my education in the Bible and about the Bible and of the Bible was almost non-existent. The Catechism with its nays & yays and 'right & wrong' dominated the conversation. However, over the past ten years or so I have come to honor and respect the Bible.
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Where Are You, Church?
Where Are You, Church?
By Mary Ann Gambill
Aaron is sharing with Sollie his letters and his pumpkin stickers. He loves without qualifying. Seeing love in my home, struggling to see it in the world. Where is the Church? I still can't seem to write anything remotely publishable. My heart is hurting for refugees washing up on shores, Christians being beheaded and the deafening absence of Christians. How have we lost our identity?
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Religious Freedom, Gay Marriage, and Kim Davis; Lessons from Kentucky
Religious Freedom, Gay Marriage, and Kim Davis; Lessons from Kentucky
By Lorrie McNickle
I will admit that I have not followed the story of Kim Davis as closely as some of the other headlines bellowing from the current news outlets. I am convinced though that even on the surface there are some pretty significant lessons to be learned from this chronicle.It takes a lot of courage to face imprisonment for your beliefs and convictions. Freedom in a prized possession for us.
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We Must Think As God Does
We Must Think As God Does
By Bill Dunn
In the gospel reading at Mass for the weekend of Sept. 12th and 13th, Jesus explained to His disciples that He would soon suffer greatly, be rejected by the religious leaders in Jerusalem, and then be put to death. Naturally, His disciples thought this was awful, and Peter even took Jesus aside and rebuked Him for having such a negative attitude.
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I'm Not Angry
I'm Not Angry
By E.M. Wilson
So anyone observant living in the world today has probably noticed that it's not so pretty. There are a lot of tough issues that are tough to navigate, but which require a response both as an individual but especially as a Christian.
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Forgive and Forget?
Forgive and Forget?
By E.M. Wilson
So today I was scrolling around the web (I feel like that's a more accurate description than surfing the web) and I read this article that posed an intriguing question: can you forgive and not have a relationship with that person?
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The Principle of Double Effect Part 2: The Morality of the Action
The Principle of Double Effect Part 2: The Morality of the Action
By Jonathan Hayes
So we must first remember when talking about the Principle of Double Effect (PDE) that it is meant to determine if an act is good to do or not good to do based on its effects. There are many acts, however, that are bad regardless of what their effects are. For example, if a person steals a cat from another, then that person has committed a wrong.
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The Christian Paradox
The Christian Paradox
By Faith Flaherty
It's a kind of paradox to love the sinner but not the sin. I minister inside a men's prison and when I sit and talk with them, I love them all. Of course I don't love what they've done; I don't even want to imagine it. I separate the two.
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Nothing to Fear from God
Nothing to Fear from God
By Richard Maffeo
I posted a video to one of my online social network sites which suggested 9-11-01 was part of God’s judgment on America because of its many sins. One reader took great umbrage with that idea. He believes 9-11 was simply the sinful act of “misguided” men, and is unwilling to believe God would permit all those innocent people to die because of the nation’s sins.
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"Disorder" in the Court
"Disorder" in the Court
By Michael Boyer
Recently, it was announced that a well-known former pitchman for an American chain restaurant, famous for its sandwiches, would be pleading guilty to possessing child pornography and, worse, even engaging in sexual contact with minors (teenagers).
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Jesus Commands ALL Followers To Preach The Good News
Jesus Commands ALL Followers To Preach The Good News
By Bill Dunn
For the Gospel reading at Mass on the weekend of September 5th and 6th, we can describe what happened with this three-part summary: 1) Jesus performed a spectacular miracle. 2) He then instructed the witnesses not to tell anyone. 3) They ignored His command and told everyone about it.
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Calling All Prodigals
Calling All Prodigals
By Erika Wehrly
Lately the story of the Prodigal Son has been on my mind because several news songs about it have been playing on the Christian radio station I like to listen to. [Luke 15:11-32] In the story the youngest son demands his inheritance money from his father before his father has passed away. Then he leaves his home and wastes all of the money on women, drinking, and all kinds of "debauchery,"
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The Principle of Double Effect Part 1: What Is It?
The Principle of Double Effect Part 1: What Is It?
By Jonathan Hayes
The Principle of Double Effect has a long history and is a fascinating topic of discussion. Yet many people do not know or fully understand exactly what it is. What does it mean? How does it affect my life? Let us attempt to answer these questions and give a synopsis of the essence of this Principle.
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What part do I play?
What part do I play?
By Theresa Buckley
For cradle Catholics we have heard the words, “The Body of Christ” since we were very young. For others, maybe it started with their conversion. It is through our Baptism that we become members of this Body. For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body… (1 Corinthians 12:13). Through baptism we are so united with Christ as to become His very body.
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The Church vs Gay Marriage
The Church vs Gay Marriage
By Sergio Garibay-Olivares
How many of you get called stupid, bigot, old school for standing with the correct definition of marriage? Isn't it amazing that liberalism preaches about welcoming all people and all opinions, but yet they seem to hate our ideologies and beliefs...apparently all opinions and beliefs are welcome until someone else has opinions that stand against liberalist ideology.
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Respect! The Intercultural Dialogue by applying the Golden Rule
Respect! The Intercultural Dialogue by applying the Golden Rule
By Josef Bordat
There is need for intercultural dialogue in the world today. The question is: How could it be realized, especially in a global society of different cultures, of particular political ideas and pluralistic religious views? One hint we can find is within the Golden Rule: mutual respect.
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