Category Archives: Freedom of Religion

The Age of Chaos

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Susan Kehoe

The one thing that the presidential election confirmed is that we Americans are a very divided people.  Certainly, this is nothing new. There has never been a national consensus shared by all citizens. The problem is that each side of … 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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Can the Clock Be Turned Back on the Sexual Revolution?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Kathleen Jean Lopex interviews Mary Eberstadt on her latest book Adam and Eve After the Pill . Excerpt: Lopez:   Given the seminal event the introduction of the contraceptive pill was, and the ubiquitous nature of contraception in American lives, … Continue reading →

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Day 2 of Fortnight for Freedom

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Today we celebrate the martyrs  St. Thomas Moore and St. John Fisher. Fr. Longenecker has posted a timely reminder: On this feast day of St Thomas More we do well to remember that the Tudor Revolution in England (sometimes given … Continue reading →

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Day One of the Fight for Religious Freedom

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Deacon Greg is at the Catholic Media Convention in Indianapolis where Archbishop Chaput gave an address on religious freedom.  First Things has posted the speech. “Here’s my fourth point: Unless we work hard to keep our religious liberty, we’ll lose … Continue reading →

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Fortnight for Freedom

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The US bishops have called for a fortnight of prayer, study, reflection and action for religious freedom.

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US Catholic Bishops Lead Fight for Religious Liberty

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The US Bishops have issued a Statement on Religious Liberty. (H/T Deacon Greg) It is a call to resist unjust laws that, in effect, abolish the freedom of religion. They point out that “ Religious liberty is more than freedom … Continue reading →

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Obama You don’t Speak for All Women

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Women stand up for freedom of religion. Read and sign this letter. (H/T Mark Shea) OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA, SECRETARY SEBELIUS AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DON’T CLAIM TO SPEAK FOR ALL WOMEN We are women who support the competing … Continue reading →

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US Bishops United Against the HSS Mandate

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The US Bishops released a strong statement yesterday clarifying their stance on the HHS mandate. United for Religious FreedomA Statement of the Administrative CommitteeOf the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop. March 14, 2012  Excerpt  “Second, we wish to clarify … Continue reading →

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The Contraception Mandate is Anti-Woman

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

Gloria Purvis makes the case against the HHS mandate. H/T Mark Shea

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