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
If a couple engages in sexual relations before marriage, that is. For what does such a decision say? That sex is merely a sensual pleasure to be partaken of whenever one has the natural urge to do so. How can one who has sexual relations before marriage logically condemn a spouse who chooses to perform the … More Adultery is Perfectly Logical
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
There is a prevailing myth in politics that claims we must “reach across the aisle” and “work with the other side.” We must be moderates and not cling to our beliefs. We have to “work together to get things done in Washington.” The list goes on but the goal of this moderate movement is clear–the … More The Moderate Lie
“I better not hold your baby daughter or I’ll wind up getting pregnant again.” That is what an acquaintance told my wife and I at a recent shindig. Such a statement stopped me dead in my tracks, and I must admit that I was too shocked to even reply. What a difference in thinking between her … More Babies
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