Never be surprised by evil; never be afraid of evil. After any evil tragedy takes place, the inevitable commentary begins to pour forth. We first express shock and amazement that man could sink to such depravity, and then we typically follow with an expression of fear for the ever-increasingly evil world in which we live. … More How to Handle Evil
How to solve many a moral dilemma? Lay down a simple yet eternal principle. No matter how much good is intended to result from performing an action, it is never permissible to commit the slightest immoral action. As the seven-year-old St. Dominic Savio understood, “Death rather than sin.” Can any of us honestly make that same … More A Simple Principle
My wife and I have of late been waging a war in our home. We believe we will ultimately win this battle, but we have yet to see the fruit of our efforts. It’s a meticulous, frustrating, and educational process, fighting this kind of war. Our formidable opponent, miniature sugar ants, are some of the most resilient … More Sugar Ants and Humans
At a recent campaign stop for Ted Cruz, the presidential candidate took a question on the topic of birth control. After stating that he does not wish to ban contraceptives, Cruz said, “As I noted, Heidi and I, we have two little girls. I’m very glad we don’t have 17.” What an absolutely horrendous and … More Ted Cruz is Wrong
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