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Children belong not to parents, but to the whole community. So claimed Melissa Harris-Perry in a recent MSNBC promo spot that has sparked heated controversy.
Harris-Perry argued that if we are going to start investing adequately in our public schools,…

The quote famously attributed to Vladimir Lenin is “Destroy the family, destroy the nation.” Of course he did not say this in the defense of family, but as part of his overall goal of destroying nations en route to a…

If you’ve been with us for the first two parts you’ll recall the three waves of attack against the family – (1) the assertion that marriage enslaves, (2) that children are a burden, and (3) that sexual difference is a…

And thinking about her in the week of her birthday
Not long ago I wrote an article in which I suggested ways of developing the cultural sensibilities of children, here. I have many blessings in my life and one is…

A War on Family

by Dr. Ryan N.S. Topping February 6, 2013

The masters of social media have long perpetuated prejudices against the family that, unchallenged, lead to its ruin. Among several I cite three: (1) the assertion that marriage makes men and women less free; (2) the assumption that children are…

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My Hands Are Full

by Hallie Lord February 6, 2013

Pat phrases are part and parcel of casual conversation. It’s just how people are. We often chirrup, like birds, and what comes out of our mouths isn’t necessarily valid and that’s okay, for the most part. Because I’m aware of…

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LIFE’S LIKE A MOVIE: THE SIMPSONS

by David January 17, 2013

Okay, so this is actually a scene from The Simpsons television show and not the movie, but hey, blogger’s privilege or something like that. Anyway, I don’t know about all of you out there who probably have perfect families, but…

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Benedict Defends Traditional Family in Christmas Address to Roman Curia

by Pope Benedict XVI December 27, 2012

It is with great joy that I meet you today, dear Members of the College of Cardinals, Representatives of the Roman Curia and the Governorate, for this traditional event in the days leading up to the feast of Christmas. I…

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Discovering the Value of Home

by Carolyn Moynihan November 7, 2012

Italians are, famously, attached to their family, and the European economic crisis affecting their country has given them even more reason to turn to home for support. Recent research shows that a third of adult Italians – and more than…

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Sunday Brunch

by Jane Sloan November 3, 2012

Sunday Brunch’s premiere is See Jane Single’s swan song.
Predictably, post after post of reflecting on life as a single woman – upbeat or not – wears one down.  I set out to be positive, but was ultimately unable to…

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