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The Perfect Abortion Storm
It’s a story that probably reached the peak of its headline gathering potential about a month or so ago. But I took a little blogging sabbatical what with life issues accumulating and needing a break from the general nastiness of … Continue reading
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Why This Pro-Life Catholic Liberal Supports Martha Coakley
The special election in Massachusetts to choose the successor for the late Ted Kennedy has been extremely tight, with Republican Scott Brown making a very strong showing against Democrat Martha Coakley. As far as campaigns go, I think Brown has … Continue reading
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Catholic Views on Emergency Contraception and Its Role in the 2010 Massachusetts Special Election
Coakley explained that this should not be a problem because “we have a separation of church and state.” “Let’s be clear,” the attorney general added. Ken Pittman, pointed out that complex legal principle that “In the emergency room you still … Continue reading
A Liberal Approach to the Abortion Debate
Though I support the overall objective, I’ve often criticized the pro-life movement for its focus on overturning Roe vs. Wade. Why is that? Mainly, I don’t believe an end to Roe vs. Wade will make a difference in terms of … Continue reading
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An Introduction to Thomas Aquinas and Why He Pops Up in US Politics
I’ve done a lot of talking in this blog about health care, religion, and abortion. And one person I’ve been running into a lot in all these areas is Thomas Aquinas. Being a product of Catholic high school and still … Continue reading
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