Category Archives: Religious Liberty

Ramifications of the new normal

Posted on 15 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

With the rise of the homosexualist agenda I am seeing more news reports, on both sides of the pond, about state sponsored “anti-bullying” campaigns for children in schools.
I really dislike bullies, which is one reason why I go after liberals … Continue reading →

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Shades of Notre Shame! Jesuit-run Boston College to honor pro-abortion ‘catholic’ Irish PM

Posted on 8 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Did you see that Jesuit-run Boston College is going to have the Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny as their commencement speaker and then give him an honorary degree?  HERE
Shades of Notre Shame!
Enda Kenny, catholic, promoted abortion in Ireland.  Enda Kenny … Continue reading →

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ACTION ITEM! Obama Admin may court-martial those who share Christian Faith… including chaplains!

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a link to a petition, below and HERE.
Summon to your minds what Pres. Obama has done over the last few years to undermine religious liberty.  Consider what he has done concerning the military.  Remember how the Army wanted … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Nienstedt on anti-bullying bill, linked to same-sex “marriage”

Posted on 22 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Archbishop Nienstedt of St. Paul & Minneapolis stands up again!
Catholic Church ramps up opposition to Minnesota anti-bullying bill
By Beth Hawkins
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has come out strongly against proposed anti-bullying legislation, linking it to the push to … Continue reading →

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Obama Admin in Army Reserve brief lumps Catholicism in with Al Qaeda, Hamas, KKK

Posted on 6 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I call it “creeping incrementalism”.
Liberals will state or propose something outrageous.  There is an outcry against it.  They back done.   They wait for awhile.  They do it again.  There is an outcry, but the outcry isn’t quite as loud. … Continue reading →

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ARMENIA: Islamic rebels demand $250,000 for kidnapped Catholic priest

Posted on 26 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Public Radio of Armenia:
Rebels demand $250,000 for the kidnapped Armenian Catholic Priest
A world wide appeal has been initiated by the Bishop Marayati, Armenian Catholic, of Aleppo for the release of Fr Michael Kayyal who was kidnapped on 9th February … Continue reading →

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Excellent address by Archbp. Chaput on the attacks on religious liberty

Posted on 25 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has some remarks on religious liberty which I found on the site of the Witherspoon Institute.  My emphases and comments.
Our First Right: Religious Liberty
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Simply put, religious freedom is a fundamental natural right and first among … Continue reading →

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Court upholds monks right to make and sell caskets

Posted on 21 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A small triumph for freedom of religion and a free market.
From the New Orleans Times-Picayune:
St. Joseph Abbey casket sales can’t be stopped by funeral industry, federal court rules
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that monks at St. Joseph Abbey near … Continue reading →

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House Members Introduce Conscience Protection Act. USCCB asks support.

Posted on 5 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

With all the hoohah going on about the upcoming Conclave, don’t forget that all “Church”, like politics, is local.
In these USA we are facing unprecedented attacks on our religious freedom. The Obama Administration, through Obamatax and the HHS Mandate, is … Continue reading →

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WaPo and lefty, pro-homosexual advocacy “journalism”

Posted on 27 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is an interesting piece at The American Conservative which illustrates an obvious problem in the mainstream media.  Rod Dreher nailed this one.
Dreher looks into WaPo‘s commentary an exchange between an editor, a journalist, and a concerned reader.  The point made is … Continue reading →

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