Category Archives: Abortion

Oh My. The End Must be NIgh

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Susan Kehoe

Just when I have been thinking that Americans have become so polarized that agreement on anything is impossible, I see this headline (H/T New Advent) National Catholic Journals Unite: ‘Capital Punishment Must End’  Joint Editorial of America, National Catholic Register, National … Continue reading →

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Religious Freedom is So Last Century

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Susan Kehoe

The US Catholic bishops have been routinely mocked for their stance against the HHS mandate. Their concerns have been misunderstood. The bishops are not worried that Americans will not be allowed to worship. But they are concerned that our constitutional … Continue reading →

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Reasons to Vote for the Not Obama Candidate

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

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 Susan Kehoe

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 Susan Kehoe

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 Susan Kehoe

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 Susan Kehoe

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 Susan Kehoe

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 Susan Kehoe

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 Susan Kehoe

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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