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Culture of Life

Gun Culture Versus Human Life and Dignity

Thomas Worcester | Posted 03.30.2013 | Religion
Read More: Culture of Life, Gun Control, Catholic Bishops, Smokers, Twelve Steps, John Kennedy, Religion News
Thomas Worcester

U.S. Catholic bishops have been criticized for many things in recent years, among them an over emphasis on abortion issues to the exclusion of other issues. Is this a fair criticism? What other 'life' issues do the bishops address?

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Hope In The Wake Of Tragedy: A Moral Response To A Crisis

Joseph Amodeo | Posted 02.17.2013 | Religion
Read More: Catholic Church, Catholicism, Culture of Life, Culture of Violence, Gun Control, Prayers and Poetry, Newtown Sermons, Newtown School Shooting, Peace, Religion News
Joseph Amodeo

As we embark on this debate, we must turn our hearts to the messages of peace that are inherent in all faiths. We must trust and follow the Light that guides us.

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Obama, the Bishops and the "Right to Life"

Lynn M. Paltrow | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Read More: Abortion, Women, Pregnant, Right to Life, Notre Dame, Culture of Life, Pregnancy, Obama, Catholic Bishops, Carder, Schiavo, Politics News
Lynn M. Paltrow

Notre Dame should be praised for inviting a speaker, President Obama, who is committed to promoting a true culture of life -- one that includes and values the women who give that life.

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Culture of Lies

Scott Swenson | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Read More: 2008 Elections, Abortion, Jerry Falwell, John McCain, Culture Wars, Rush Limbaugh, Culture of Lies, Mccain, Obama, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Culture of Life, Phyllis Schlafly, Sean Hannity, Sarah Palin, James Dobson, Religious Right, Tony Perkins, Bill O'Reilly, Pat Robertson, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Scott Swenson

Will any brave and clear-sighted Republicans realize that rather than throwing McCain a lifeline in this election, far-right extremism has further isolated McCain, and the party, from mainstream Americans?

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What is the Meaning of "Life"? -- Seeking Common Ground on Abortion Reduction

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Read More: Culture of Life, Consistent Life Ethic, Seamless Garment, John McCain, Abortion, 2008 Election, Common Ground, Election, Pro-Life, Barack Obama, Consistent Ethic of Life, Politics News
Jim Wallis

Both Obama and McCain at Wednesday's debate should offer a comprehensive "life" agenda and commit to work with both sides of the political aisle to dramatically reduce abortions in the United States.

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