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Media “Fact-Checkers” and Why We Should Be Skeptical

by Robert Hutchinson September 5, 2012

When I worked in the US Attorney’s Office during college, as a flunkie law librarian, I used to spend tax-payers’ money sitting at a big wooden table and reading a law encyclopedia called Proof of Facts. (Like most federal government…

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The New Media Signs of the Times

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. September 1, 2012

Jesus once quipped that the spiritual leaders of his day were very good at forecasting the weather, but very bad at reading the signs of the times (Mat 16:3).
As we approach the 50th anniversary of Vatican II, let’s remember…

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Asia’s Response to Aging Crisis: More Abortions!

by Susan Yoshihara, Ph.D. August 31, 2012

Top Asian demographers, population experts, and UN staff gathered in Bangkok this week to address the region’s aging crisis. Despite the severity of the low fertility predicament, abortion, contraception, and “reproductive and sexual health” were the subject of one out…

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Scripture Speaks: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

by Gayle Somers August 29, 2012

The Pharisees ask Jesus a question about hand washing before meals and wind up being called hypocrites.  What happened?
Gospel (Read Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23)
St. Mark tells us that some Pharisees and scribes came out from Jerusalem to observe…

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Words Matter. Truth Counts.

by Ken Connor August 29, 2012

Words matter.  Truth counts.  Or do they in the postmodern age in which we live?
Recently The Washington Post reported a story about Obama advisor, Zeke Emmanuel, brother of Rahm Emmanuel.  Dr. Emmanuel, a bioethicist and devoted “foodie”, is an…

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The Price of College

by Dr. Joseph Horton August 27, 2012

President Obama has been arguing for a number of plans to reduce the burden of student loans such as artificially low interest rates and allowing for some loans to be discharged through bankruptcy. Many young adults are struggling with student…

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What Do You Know About Your Guardian Angels?

by Alexandra Richards August 27, 2012

When you were a kid you were told that you have a mysterious spirit that supposedly floats around wherever you go. You learned that this mysterious spirit was good and that he would keep you safe. You probably even learned…

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How Does The American Bible Challenge Measure Up?

by CE Editor August 24, 2012

The American Bible Challenge officially set sail on August 23. The television viewing public was introduced to three teams of very likeable people, all vying for $20,000, all for the sake of various charities and countless folk in need. It…

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The Al Smith Dinner and the Church’s Real Problem

by Russell Shaw August 24, 2012

Worried conservatives reacted negatively to the news that Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York had invited Barack Obama to the Al Smith Dinner in October. But the cardinal plainly believes the invitation serves the best interests of the Church—declaring war…

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Catholic College Profs Among “Catholics for Obama” 2012

by Matthew Archbold August 22, 2012

Relying heavily on left-leaning academics at Catholic colleges and universities, the Obama campaign on Monday unveiled its “Catholics for Obama” team for 2012 in an effort to boost its Catholic vote.
Among those leading the group are several pro-abortion rights…

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