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December 19th, 2008
The Vatican's "Dignitas Personae" has powerful things to say about complex medical issues... but is anyone listening?
"Spare us from the Pharisees and Scribes pretending to be concerned with life!"
"It's ridiculous that we're still pitting science against religion in the ... |
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December 12th, 2008
Before "Doubt" the Oscar winner found the spirit on stage in an "unwieldy" Jesus With the much-anticipated release of Doubt, Philip Seymour Hoffman is once again receiving the kind of critical kudos reserved for actors who are generally tagged ... |
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December 4th, 2008
American Elites and Their Response to Torture Panel 2, part 1 (see part 2 and Further Reflections below)
The photographs that revealed the torture and abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib shocked the world. American military personnel and civilian contractors are seen ... |
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December 2nd, 2008
Popular Culture, Graphic Representations of Torture and Violence Panel 1, part 1 (see parts 2 and 3 below)
The photographs that revealed the torture and abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib shocked the world. American military personnel and civilian contractors are seen engaged ... |
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November 19th, 2008
A financial advisor and a scripture professor offer advice on how to navigate the current economic crisis Whether it is the rising cost of your weekly grocery bill, water cooler rumors about layoffs or the nightly news, everyone is reminded about the ... |
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November 12th, 2008
A boomer contemplates the millenials on the night of the election Nov. 4, 2008 — I'm hanging out in an enormous public room at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. A large screen TV has one ... |
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November 6th, 2008
The human side of the foreclosure crisis hits close to home When my husband and I started looking for a house this past spring, we were in the same boat as a lot of first ... |
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November 3rd, 2008
Almighty and ever–living God, bound in faithful love to Your people, be attentive to our deepest needs; for as a nation we place all our ... |
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October 24th, 2008
After decades of debate over abortion, something new has occurred this year. Maybe this isn't as polarizing of an issue as we think...
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After decades of debate over abortion, something new has occurred this year.
First, the Democratic Party ... |
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October 23rd, 2008
Why America's decency, civility and moral integrity is at stake in this year's election As they reflect upon this election, young people ought to step back from war, the economy, and other pressing issues and recognize that the critical issues of our day continue to be abortion and marriage. ... |
