The Bishops In Their Labyrinth
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops met in Baltimore this week hoping to address the sex abuse crisis. Instead, they made things worse.
What We All Can Learn From The Commemoration Of Saints Margaret And Elizabeth
Ours is no era of new enlightenment––the church, and Jesus himself, have been empowering and uplifting Christian women for years.
‘Daredevil’ Returns To Fabulous Form In Season 3 On Netflix
We’re back to that original conflict of Season 1: What if the devil is stronger? What if he wins?
No, ‘Mere Christianity’ Isn’t Enough To Keep Me Catholic Post-Scandal
How Catholic self-conception is key to understanding arguments in favor of staying in the church, despite recent scandals.
Why Youth Synods Drive Young People Away From The Catholic Church
Instead of composing a useless document filled with reheated progressive clichés about the need to reach the youth and stay relevant, bishops should consider why traditional parishes seem to do so well.
It’s Past Time For Pope Francis To Come Clean, But Instead He’s Burying Himself
The loss of confidence in Pope Francis reflects that his mismanagement of the crisis has been a scandal in itself. It may also reveal a growing public awareness of Francis’ own poor record.
As Catholic Scandal Unfolds, Pope Francis Looks Increasingly Blameworthy
The report reveals a pope indifferent to the complaints of abuse survivors, and who has surrounded himself with others accused of covering up claims.
The Enlightenment Ideal Of Reason Has Absolutely Vindicated Itself
Enlightenment ideas have a long track record that shows the ideal of reason is not an illusion but a commonplace reality.
Why I Remain Catholic In Spite Of The Church’s Latest Scandal
What we are seeing is what happens when those in the Roman Catholic Church neglect her teachings in order to appeal to the world around them.
Lord Acton’s Most Famous Maxim Explains The Catholic Church Scandal
The Catholic Church is a leftover of absolute power and rule by divine right, and this is a leading factor in its current crisis.
Why Every Christian Should Be Very Worried About The Catholic Sex Scandal
This scandal will prove to be a crisis on the scale of the Protestant Reformation, which began just over 500 years ago — an earthquake of 9.5 on the Richter scale.
Everyone Has A Responsibility To Help Clean Up The Catholic Abuse Scandal
I have a simple call to action for people from every church and from all walks of life. It is this: Do your job without partiality. Do not be swayed by the reputation of individuals or the power of institutions.
Through Open Repentance, Catholic Women Are Leading The Changes Church Officials Won’t
Tens of thousands of Catholic women are doing what so few official church ‘leaders’ have done as this abuse crisis spins out of control.
Why It’s Absurd To Say Catholic Teachings About Sex Fueled The Priest Scandal
Contrary to Robert Tracinski’s argument about the Catholic priest sex scandal, the Catholic church is not at war with reason or private judgement.
No, The Catholic Church’s Teaching Is Not To Blame For Its Sex Scandal
Abuse should not be covered up, and offending priests should be dismissed from the priesthood, of course, but the church’s teaching on sexuality is not the problem.
The Catholic Scandal Is More About Power Than About Sex
Ultimately, the core of the issue here is not about sex. Not substantially. It is about a degraded Vatican culture that supports men like Theodore McCarrick.
Why The Catholic Church’s Hypocrisy Is A Terrible Reason To Leave
Hypocrisy, even that which stinks to the highest heaven, does not and cannot disprove truth.
How The Pederasty Cover-Up Will Make Civil War Within The Catholic Church
Since his election, Pope Francis has done everything within his power to soften and subvert the church’s teaching concerning human sexuality. He also packed the College of Cardinals with the Lavender Mafia.
Do The Men Struck Down By #MeToo Deserve A Second Chance?
Forgiveness is a powerful force. But without real change, it’s also meaningless, which is why standards are crucial.
Catholic Leaders Haven’t Done Anywhere Near Enough About Their Child Abuse Culture
Far too many church leaders, including some still in positions of authority, saw a greater ‘sin’ in public scandal than in the violation of young children.
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