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Checking Out?

I am heartily enjoying “Render Unto Caesar” by Archbishop Chaput.  His style is conversational, his humor is charming, and he likes Christopher Dawson, which shows that he has good taste.  I read the following statement just after hearing the disheartening … Continue reading

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Aah, The Hubris

From the Church’s earliest days, civil authorities have tried to meddle in ecclesial affairs.  From Roman emperors outlawing Christianity to Frankish kings appointing bishops of their own choosing, political power has often put pressure on the Church. It’s been happening … Continue reading

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Eek! I Am a Terrorist?

A second memo, titled “Domestic Extremism Lexicon” has recently surfaced from the Department of Homeland security.  This one actually was written two weeks before the silly memo, which, among other things, included pro-life Americans as a potential threat and has … Continue reading

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Why I Wish Ron Paul Were President

Sounds like basic common sense to me.  Goodness, how sorely we need that.  Check out Ron Paul’s response to the media-induced swine flu panic.  (Though, I shouldn’t speak too loudly, since it was the swine flu scare that gave me … Continue reading

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We Did It, Grassroots Troops

President Obama nixed the hundreds of millions of dollars in the “stimulus” package that was intended to fund contraception for Americans.  Devin reported on it earlier, here.  I still feel sick inside thinking about the hundreds of millions of dollars … Continue reading

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