Religion
The rising tide of anti-Catholicism
Here’s what’s interesting about Catholic Charities: They serve the needy without regard to religious, social, or economic backgrounds. Liberals want to change that. Obama’s HHS Mandate requires them to provide services in their healthcare policies that violate Catholic principle. The only way they can avoid the mandate is by dismissing non-Catholic employees, and to begin refusing to serve non Catholics. Does this sound like compassionate government policy to you?
Read MoreThe power of religion in American politics
The ascension of the religious Right gets all the press. But the faithful abound in the middle, too. Moderate social justice voters, so many of whom are Catholic, swing elections. These voters care about the pre-born and traditional marriage. They believe in religious freedom. Democrats are losing these people. Republicans can win them by presenting an agenda that balances intelligence and responsible public policy with compassion and justice …
Read MoreIs there any proof of Jesus’ crucifixion?
A critic of Quiner’s Diner took me to task for my recent post, “Would you die for a lie?” They challenged me as follows:”There’s practically no historical evidence for the crucifixion. What are you talking about?” There is overwhelming, compelling evidence to the contrary. Let’s look at it …
Read More“The system has sucked the life out of the people”
“I have no hope.” This is what a woman said to Bishop Richard Pates on his trip to Cuba with Pope Benedict last week. The Bishop said “Life is very hard … the system has sucked the life out of the people.” And yet American Democrats love Cuba and Fidel Castro. As the Chairperson of the Democratic Black Caucus said after her trip to Cuba, “The bottom line is President Castro is still charming, and our country still sucks.” Why is Cuba better than the U.S. in the eyes of so many Democrats? …
Read MoreAn intoxicating love affair with the divine
Last night was big. It was my 31st anniversary of becoming a parent. And it was another anniversary. I attended the beautiful Easter Vigil Mass at my church. It was the 31st anniversary of my entrance into the Catholic Church, an act whose significance grows each day. My baby boy and I both came into the Church that evening in 1981. Thirty-one is a fitting number. After all, I attend a church called Holy Trinity, named in honor of our God in three forms, who nevertheless is one God. The Father. The Son. The Holy Spirit. The sweep of the Catholic Easter Vigil is awe-inspiring. It is epic …
Read MoreWould you die for a lie?
By Tom Quiner Men have been known to go to their death for something in which they believe. Those men are few and far between. Men don’t give up their lives easily. Do men go to their death for a lie? No they don’t, because our lives are too precious to us. The ultimate sacrifice,…
Read MoreAll we need is love
What separates us from the animals? It is man’s ability to love that makes us unique. When I say love, I mean love in all of its multi-faceted and wonderful complexity. When I say love, I don’t mean sex, which is an act of procreation. When I say love, I’m talking about self-giving. The culture’s notion of love is warped. Our politics accelerate the corruption of love.
Read MoreThree evil words
Should our schools encourage students to be kind and helpful to fellow classmates and teachers? To be honest with themselves as well as with others? To be good sports and smile when they lose as well as when they win? To teach the value of true friendship? The answer is no …
Read MoreWhy did Judas betray Jesus?
Was it simply greed? Did Judas betray Jesus for the 30 pieces of silver? It seems that the story is much more complex than that. The lesson of the betrayal is life changing …
Read MoreHow to understand the high drama of Palm Sunday
Fr. Robert Barron is a gifted theologian. In the video commentary above, he helps modern man understand the high drama of Palm Sunday by linking the event to a critical understanding of the Old Testament. The Jewish audience of the day got it, but do we? …
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