Category Archives: Abortion

Reasons to Vote for the Not Obama Candidate

Posted on October 13, 2012 by

I am simply Catholic. Not a Democrat. Not a Republican. This election has my brain in a twist. On one hand, I can’t vote for Obama. He has jumped the shark on abortion and freedom of religion. On the other … Continue reading →

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Violence is Not the Answer

Posted on August 22, 2012 by

Well unless you have been hiding in a cave in Afghanistan, I am sure that you have read about Todd Akin’s  lamer than lame comments on why he doesn’t support abortion in the case of rape. That is what happens … Continue reading →

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Courageous and Silent No More

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Katrina Fernandez is one gutsy gal and a powerful witness (H/T Mark Shea): “Abortion advocates will never admit a post-abortive woman is a Mother because to admit that would acknowledge the existence that there was once a child. Not a … Continue reading →

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Medical Ethics Journal Argues for Infanticide

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

The Journal of Medical Ethics recently published an article which argues that after-birth abortions, otherwise known as infanticide should be permitted. The abstract sums up the paper: Abortion is largely accepted even for reasons that do not have anything to … Continue reading →

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Choose Life

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

I would like to post a length response to a comment made on this post. Sherri thinks that pro-lifers are judgmental toward women who consider abortion. Right now, I just don’t have time to give a full response, but Erin … Continue reading →

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Why March for Life? Because Women Deserve Better

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

H/T New Advent                                                                                                    By Danielle Bean An unborn baby’s heart begins beating 18 days after conception – a tiny heartbeat, a human heartbeat, and a vulnerable one. In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade made itlegal … Continue reading →

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Choose Life

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

It is that time of year. The diocese of Des Moines is marking the anniversary of Roe vs Wade with a workshop        followed by a Mass for Life. The workshop and Mass are taking place at my parish. If you … Continue reading →

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Prohibiting Late Term Abortions Kills Jobs

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

The Des Moines Register editorial staff has finally jumped the shark.   Their latest argument for even late term abortions: kill babies and create jobs: There is a business that wants to move from Nebraska to Iowa. It would bring some … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood Funding Bill Fails in the Senate

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

I am shocked, shocked I say! Washington D.C., Apr 14, 2011 / 07:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood passed the U.S. House but failed in the Senate on April 14. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo said … Continue reading →

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Politics and the Devil

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Archbishop Chaput recently gave a talk addressing the right of pro life advocates to advance our beliefs in the public square.  There is a lot of meat to gnaw on in the talk which is posted on the Public Discourse … Continue reading →

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