Category Archives: Religion

Birth Control: It’s What Women Want

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

I read an article in the New York Times this week about the kerfuffle that has been ignited, albeit somewhat belatedly, about the Obama administration decision to require all providers of health care coverage to offer contraception free of charge, … Continue reading →

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Dear Mr. President: Own Your Words

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

I was not an early supporter of Obama. I spent a lot of the 2008 presidential primary undecided. When I heard his speech on race though, in mid-March of that year, I made up my mind. That was exactly the … Continue reading →

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Can the Catholic Church Change?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

This American Life recently had a show with an interview of a former monk. Not a former monk because he was kicked out for wrong-doing, say molesting children. As we know, that almost never happens. This former monk left of … Continue reading →

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