Habemus papam!

By Tom Quiner Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina. Now, Pope Francis I. Here’s an interesting insight into the new pope, according to Christian screenwriter, Barbara Nicolosi: “As Cardinal, Bergoglio became known for personal humility, doctrinal conservatism and a commitment to social justice. A simple lifestyle has contributed to his reputation for humility. He lives in a…

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Prayer for the election of a pope

Lord God, You are our Eternal Shepherd and Guide. In Your mercy grant Your Church a shepherd who will walk in Your ways and whose watchful care will bring us Your blessing. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, for…

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Another “bait and switch” from Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood left out some key details when they announced to the media their new location at 818 5th Avenue in downtown Des Moines, IA. They told the media the new location is for “treatment for colds and the flu, sore throats and ear aches” (Associated Press 3/2/13). Planned Parenthood spokesperson Shelby Cloke told the media abortions will not be performed there. But on Planned Parenthood’s website, first on its list of services for the new location is, “Abortion Referral.”

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Your tax dollars are being spent to determine why lesbians are fat

By Tom Quiner Three-quarters of lesbians are fat. Three-quarters of gay men are not. Who cares? The National Institute of Health (NIH) cares. In this era of government-gone-wild spending, these zealous watchdogs of health are taking your money to conduct a study to get a better understanding of this conundrum. Their thinking must go something…

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The case against tax-payer funded subsidies for electric cars

Environmentalist Bjorn Lombort says the electric car is bad for the environment. You read that right. He says a 2012 study about the environmental efficacy of the electric car appeared in the Journal of Industrial Ecology that reveals that the electric car is worse for the environment than a vehicle fueled by gasoline.

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