By Benjamin Mann
Blogger Leah Libresco, known for writing about ethics and religion from her perspective as an atheist, announced June 18 that she now believes in God and intends to enter the Catholic Church.
“For several years, a lot of my friends have been telling me I had an inconsistent and unsustainable philosophy,” the Washington, D.C.-based author of the “Unequally Yoked” blog wrote in a post announcing her intention to convert. Read more…
by David Cortman
There are no historical or rational grounds for denying faith a public voice.
Recently, thousands of student journalists gathered at the annual National High School Journalism Conference to celebrate the First Amendment and its guarantees that ensure journalists the freedom to engage in their profession. In attendance were students from all walks of life, including hundreds of Christian students. Ironically, at a session on bullying, those Christian students found themselves and their beliefs being berated and mocked by Dan Savage. Read more…
by Sheila Liaugminas
They launched big, in 140 cities, coast to coast.
Organizers hope it was only the beginning. They are indeed resourceful.
Take Chicago, for example, where a long summer-like streak ended that morning with a heavy downpour and chilly temperatures and adverse conditions. The crowd swelled to about 2,500 anyway. The sound system went out moments before the noon start time. The message was amplified anyway. Read more…
by Joanna Bogle
The Tory-led government is taking sides against Christians who want to wear a small cross at work.
Nadia Eweida, British Airways employee sacked for wearing a cross. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA Archive/Press Association Read more…
by Jennifer Roback Morse
This article was first published at Mercatornet.com on February 9, 2012.
No, I’m not exaggerating. The American experiment in religious liberty is officially over. The First Amendment provided institutional structures that allow different religions to peacefully coexist. All groups agree to not try to capture governmental structures for the benefit of their own particular denomination. Read more…
Categories: Catholic Church, contraception, Health Care, HHS Contraception Mandate, Jennifer Roback Morse, Newsletter articles, Religion, Ruth Institute Tags: contraception, Health Care, HHS Mandate, Religion, religious freedom, religious liberty
See previous story regarding Helen Alvare’s petition for women against the HHS Contraception Mandate.
by Helen Alvare
Our letter is a good start, but only the beginning. See what has happened lately:
- We’ve got over 18,000 signatures so far! The letter has made it onto the John Stewart show (warning, graphic language)– a sign we’re hitting a nerve. Read more…
February 23rd, 2012
Betsy
By George J. Marlin
Millions of Catholics survived the Great Depression of the 1930s thanks to parishes and parochial schools. These institutions helped to prevent the emergence of a rebellious underclass by serving as social and educational centers. Priests and nuns instilled the moral direction necessary to maintain civility. Children learned that family, discipline, loyalty, and hard work mattered regardless of financial circumstances. Despite the hardships of monetary poverty, Catholic families remained intact. They did not become victims of behavioral poverty. Read more…
February 23rd, 2012
Betsy
Protestants can no longer buy into the notion that the church is subordinate to the state.
Cue the Protestant applause for Catholic Bishops? Not so fast. Not in progressive Protestant circles, anyway. Read more…
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