"Indeed, human beings, irrespective of the conditions in which they live and the capacities they have, possess unique and extraordinary worth from the very beginning of their existence to the moment of natural death." Pope Benedict XVI, 2006 Offer to…
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A Human Face to Protecting the Vulnerable from Euthanasia
This morning I discussed the factual reasons why euthanasia is bad for individuals and society. This afternoon I have read an article by Maria Vitale from Life News who has written from a very personal point of view of why we must protect the…
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Top Reasons Why Euthanasia Hurts Individuals and Society
Euthanasia is a relatively quiet topic right now, but it won't be long before it hits the headlines again. Those who promote euthanasia (so called mercy killing) will be biding their time, waiting for the "right" time to bring the…
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Abstain for the Game Campaign
I have to admit, I've never seen anything so corny in regards to supporting the All Blacks attempt to win the Rugby World Cup. Sean Fitzpatrick's put on voice, the car in the shape of a hand... It's all pretty…
The Legacy of Dissent from Humanae Vitae
Forty-three years ago (25 July 1968) Pope Paul VI promulgated one of the most controversial encyclicals ever. The encyclical letter was Humanae Vitae, a prophetic letter on the regulation of births. This was the time of free love, the pill…
Be Fruitful and Multiply
"God blessed them, saying to them, 'Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and conquer it.'" (Genesis 1:28) This is a command that most married couples wish to fulfill. For the majority, procreation happens with relative ease. Some fall pregnant easily,…