Posted in Faith, Government, Media, Politics on Aug 22nd, 2010
Discussion about the President’s religion as been circling in the media and what’s interesting is not only the points of discussion, but the fact that the discussion is being had.
Prior to President Obama’s statements regarding the controversial Ground Zero mosque, Pew Forum conducted a survey asking Americans what the President’s religion is. “Do you happen [...]
Posted in Abortion, Faith, Government, Politics, Right to Life issues on Aug 3rd, 2010
Remember when Nancy Pelosi said her favorite word is ‘The Word’ and I suggested that someone remind her that the Word was made Flesh because a young woman said ‘yes’ and courageously carried Him in her womb.
Well, someone did even better. They asked Speaker Pelosi when she thought the Word became Flesh.
Thomas Peters at CatholicVoteAction [...]
Posted in Faith, Government, Law, Society on Jul 31st, 2010
Much like the healthcare debate, if there is one thing most can agree with the immigration debate it’s this–the system is broken and needs to be fixed.
The controversial “Arizona Immigration Law” has forced the issue with legislators and the media. The Catholic bishops, who have called for immigration reform for years, are among the voices [...]
Posted in Government, Media on Jul 12th, 2010
There were moments of laughter for Minnesotans during the painfully long recount of the 2008 Senatorial election, such as the one illustrated on the left–the infamous vote for ‘Lizard People.’
But since taking office, former funny man, Senator Al Franken hasn’t cracked many jokes . A new discovery of the 2008 Minnesota election has turned a [...]
Posted in Government, Politics, Society on Jul 3rd, 2010
This Fourth of July, as families and friends gather across the nation to enjoy a holiday weekend and celebrate, we’re united in our celebration. It’s important that as America celebrates her birthday, that we look back with admiration and respect at our founders, and maybe even learn something from their example.
Peggy Noonan takes a moment [...]
Posted in Abortion, Faith, Government on Jun 3rd, 2010
When asked what her favorite word was, a well known politician responded:
That is really easy. My favorite word is the Word, is the Word. And that is everything. It says it all for us. And you know the biblical reference, you know the Gospel reference of the Word.”
“And that Word is, we have to give voice [...]
Posted in Government, Society on May 2nd, 2010
The Market has been climbing these days, but unemployment is still a mess and major investigations and reforms are still taking place in the financial world.
Pope Benedict XVI has some wisdom for the financial world. Noting the selfishness and corruption as contributing factors to the current economic crisis, he calls for a return to morality [...]
Posted in Abortion, Government, Health Care, Politics on Mar 21st, 2010
The speculation surrounding the health care bill has been confusing and head splitting–to say the least.
But it’s over.
And it’s passed.
I’ve held off posting, as I figured nearly every other news site and blog had the issue covered. And I myself needed to process exactly what was happening. But a few thoughts now that I can [...]
Posted in Abortion, Activism, Government, Health Care on Feb 22nd, 2010
With Senator Brown taking away the Democrat super majority in Senate, most were certain health care talks were dead in session. The President, intent on fulfilling a campaign promise, has redrawn the health care bill, pulling from both the House and Senate bills and seeking common ground. And a passable bill.
Regrettably, it’s clear Catholics cannot [...]
Posted in Culture, Faith, Government on Feb 4th, 2010
Our world is in desperate need of saving measures.
The United States Congress seems to think passing a bill is the answer to all our problems. Too much college debt? Draft a bill. Unemployment? Draft a bill. Corrupt businesses and banks? Draft a bill. And so on.
While certainly government regulation is needed in many of these [...]