October 6, 2015
As of Monday, October 5, 2015, California became the fourth state in the U.S. with a state law allowing doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medications to terminally ill patients, thanks to a former Jesuit seminarian, California Governor Jerry Brown, who signed the bill into law.
September 29, 2015
Now that the U.S.
September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015, marks the 35th anniversary of China’s brutal One Child Policy. On that day, Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Washington DC on an official state visit, and Pope Francis will be in New York addressing the United Nations.
September 18, 2015
The House of Representatives voted today for legislation that would temporarily de-fund Planned Parenthood while an investigation continues into it s sale of aborted babies and their body parts.
September 15, 2015
BEIJING, CHINA. A woman “illegally pregnant” with her second child in Yunnan, China says she feels pressured to have an illegal abortion at eight months, so that her husband will not lose his job as a police officer. Her struggle has given rise to an outcry against the One Child Policy in China, which will turn 35 on September 25th.
September 11, 2015
Can a county government clerk, living and working in a state that boasts a religious liberty conscience clause, continue to execute her county clerk responsibilities when some of those responsibilities require her to go against her religious convictions (not to mention common sense)? Should a government employee be expected to uphold the law of the land, regardless of their religious conv
September 4, 2015
Can a real Christian be a public official in America today? Without threat of jail time, that is?… Read More>>
August 31, 2015
In an effort to rekindle their failed physician-assisted suicide legislation in California a few months ago, proponents have introduced a new bill, California State Assmbly bill “ABx2 15,” introduced by Assemblyman Eggman (D-Stockton), in a Special Session of the California legislature designed to deal with rising health care costs.
August 22, 2015
And when will our bishops react as a group on our behalf, as free Catholics in business with first amendment rights—not including pro-forma press releases? A federal court stayed its earlier decision compelling the Little Sisters of the Poor to comply with the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate, meaning the group can choose not to comply while waiting on an appeal to the Suprem
August 20, 2015
Prior to the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriage, the court heard testimony from adult children who grew up in same-sex relationship households. The Washington Post ran a piece about this just before the SCOTUS ruling.
August 17, 2015
—Special to the Catholic Business Journal by Thomas M. Loarie—A robust panel of experts at this year’s Napa Institute revealed that in places where Physician Assisted Suicide has been legalized, a shift to involuntary Euthanasia and a General Decline in Palliative Care has followed.
August 14, 2015
The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that a Christian baker must bake cakes for same-sex weddings. The court affirmed a Colorado Civil Rights Commission ruling that Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood outside of Denver, violated the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA).
August 14, 2015
How else can we feed and shelter the poor our prelates are always talking about? …Read more>>
July 28, 2015
On July 14th and July 21st, the Center for Medical Progress released undercover videos showing Planned Parenthood executives casually discussing the harvesting and sale of baby body parts. Today, July 28, “Women Betrayed” rallies are being held nationwide calling for no more TAXPAYER funding to
July 28, 2015
Having already donated more than $3 million in humanitarian aid to persecuted Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East, the Knights of Columbus will expand its efforts even further with a national campaign to raise funds and foster awareness of the terrible suffering of Christians and others in the Middle East.
October 29, 2014
Why is it that we continue to refer to “marrying up” in predominantly socioeconomic terms, as if we’ve just signed a contract for a kitchen renovation instead of a nuptial covenant between two loving persons?
The oft-discussed idea of “marrying up” pervades online journalism, from a New York Times piece by Stephanie Coontz, “The M.R.S. and the Ph.D.” to Kate Bolic’s piece in The Atlantic about the “radically shrinking pool of
May 29, 2014
Just as strong ethics are necessary for beneficial relationships with friends and family, so they are vital for driving a company’s long-term financial performance. A company’s strong ethical culture equates with honesty, respect for employees, clients and shareholders alike.
September 21, 2012
Catholic business owners and Catholic business professionals at all levels—including the Catholic Medical Association, Legatus International, Catholics@Work (Oakland), Catholic business owners and Catholic business professionals at all levels—including the members of Catholics@Work (Oakland), Catholics at Work OC (Orange County), Catholic Professional & Business Club (Reno, NV), many Catholic lawyers and judges nationwide at St. Thomas…
June 5, 2011
The Archdiocese of Detroit quickly posted a Kevorkian leaves ‘deadly legacy’
February 21, 2011
Hudson Institute — A terrible drama is unfolding in Afghanistan: There are reports that Said Musa, whose situation I described at Christmas, will soon be executed for the ‘crime’ of choosing to become a Christian. (For background, see here.) Musa was one of about 25 Christians arrested on May 31, 2010, after a May 27 Noorin…