The Right to Another’s Body
Recently, in a “friendly” debate, a woman whom I did not seek out proudly declared between her F-bombs that it doesn’t matter if a preborn child is a human being. What really matters, she defiantly claimed, is that no one has an obligation to ‘lend’ her body to someone else against her will. It’s a […]... Read More
Rape, a deliberate smokescreen
From the National Catholic Bioethics Center: When it comes to abortion, the state of Louisiana in past years required some of the most comprehensive reporting in the US, and their detailed records are a helpful resource for determining how frequent abortions for rape really are. Abortionists were required to fill out a form entitled “Report […]... Read More
Three Different Acts called Abortion
The word ‘abortion’ means to end something (anything) prematurely, and is too vague a term to use with regard to pregnancy. Further, it is commonly used for three very different acts, each of which should have their own unique terms: a) Miscarriage (often called spontaneous abortion). b) Indirect abortion, when the child dies unintentionally as […]... Read More
Intellectus and Ratio
Pre-moderns recognized two ways that the mind can know things – in Latin, intellectus and ratio. Some say it’s the difference between heart-knowledge and head-knowledge, or right-brain vs. left-brain understanding. Intellectus is more of an intuitive, passive understanding, while ratio is more of a logical, active knowledge. Intellectus sees the puzzle and appreciates it as […]... Read More
What is Faith?
[Video Podcast] There are several meanings to the word faith, some of which we rarely think of. Did you know that around 85% of what an individual is certain of is by virtue of faith? Some would say 100%, since we must have faith in our senses and minds. Religious faith, in one sense, is […]... Read More
Anger, Intelligence, and Compassion: A Portrait of ‘Pro-choice’ People
Anger, Intelligence, and Compassion. Three words that are double-edged swords. Anger can destroy but can also be channeled to right a wrong. The intellect can see truth or it can blind one to the truth. Compassion is a gift when it moves someone to comfort and console, but a weapon when used to enable destructive […]... Read More
Trump, Pence, and Moral Confusion
The Trump-Pence split on same-sex marriage, brought to the fore by the presidential candidacy of Pete Buttigieg, clearly illustrates a major intellectual defect of our times. With Trump supporting and Pence opposing because of “religious conviction”, the presumption is that there is no intrinsic objective right or wrong on this or any act relating to […]... Read More
The Problem with a Little Science
Have you ever noticed that many of those who reject Catholicism have a grammar school level understanding of it? I would venture to guess these people make up the second largest group of ex-Catholics today. The largest group, I think it’s safe to say, are those who have accepted the invitation from the devil to […]... Read More
Which Would You Choose?
I have a hypothetical question, which could point to something very important. I will begin with four premises before stating the question. 1) There is a good chance that human beings who die before birth are with God, either in heaven or in a state of natural happiness traditionally called Limbo. 2) The sexual act […]... Read More
Alyssa Milano is Half Right
Actress Alyssa Milano calls for a sex-strike until abortion is solidified in America. Here’s one of her quotes: “Until women have legal control over our own bodies we just cannot risk pregnancy.” Well, she’s half right, in a very wrong kind of way. The truth is that without abortion as a birth control method people […]... Read More