Calling George Orwell

Editor’s Note: We ask readers of Catholic Exchange to please pray for Mr. Colson, who is currently in critical condition as he recovers from surgery.  
During World War II, members of the British intelligentsia began to spread the idea that… Read More

How Will the Courts Decide?

It has been a long time since I’ve seen crowds this big protesting outside the Supreme Court. They’re all there: Tea Partiers and Obamacare supporters marching, praying, chanting, carrying signs. The marching band was an interesting touch!
The occasion of… Read More

Put On Your Shoes: We Can Win This One

The most important talking point used by those who support the HHS contraception mandate is that the Catholic Bishops and their allies are “out-of-touch” and represent a minority view.
You have no doubt heard things like “98 percent of Catholic… Read More

What Are They Thinking?

According to a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll, only 13 percent of Americans approve of the way Congress is doing its job. Apart from wondering what that 13 percent was thinking, you also have to wonder if Congress could possibly… Read More

Philip’s Sacrifice

About a decade ago, archeologists in the ancient city of Hierapolis, in what is now Turkey, made a remarkable discovery.
Ground-penetrating radar revealed the remains of an ancient monument consisting of a “circular central hall . . . surrounded by… Read More

Defend Religious Liberty Now

Folks, we have reached the point where Christians may be called to actively defy the government of the United States. This is a shocking and sobering statement, but I’m sorry to say it’s true.

Komen Caves

Komen for the Cure’s stunning reversal to fund Planned Parenthood after all, has an important lesson for us all. What you saw last week was a concerted, intentional effort by an ideological minority — the radical pro-abortion forces — not just to make their case in public, but to destroy the opposition.

Gambling Insanity–Where Are the Promised Millions?

Most state officials are insane–by Einstein’s definition–when it comes to gambling: for more than two decades, they have looked to casinos, lotteries, slot machines, and video poker as a way out of their budgetary woes. In virtually every instance, actual revenues fell far short of expectations: There was no pot at the end of gambling rainbow. Whatever added revenue was gained came at the expense of social problems associated with gambling.

Do Gays Have More Rights than Christians?

The Obama Administration has decided to promote and emphasize lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered rights—and it is doing so at the expense of everyone’s God-given freedom of religion.

Obama Swings Left Hook — Catholics Not Down for the Count

Which of our religious convictions will we be forced to abandon one day? Will our religiously affiliated groups be forced to hire people who oppose our faith? Will the government force a curriculum upon our schools and homeschoolers? Just a few years ago these possibilities seemed crazy. Now, they seem very real.

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