What is sex for? November 22, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary The root problem here is a self-centered notion of freedom that “frees” individuals from respecting others, if such respect would get in the way of their own pleasure.
No greater love October 26, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary, Respect Life In a moving commentary, the father of a fallen soldier says his son’s death was not the random victim of some meaningless accident. He deliberately risked his life to protect others. He was a hero.
Discerning the spirits September 28, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary In our rights-oriented society, “discrimination” is the worst accusation we can bring against someone. So it is important to explain what we mean by it.
A population implosion? August 2, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary Catholics worried about the rise of atheism can take a short-term and a long-term approach. Right now, we need to educate our children, evangelize and respond to attacks on the faith. As for the long term, Catholic couples, can you guess?
Who speaks for Charlie Gard? July 20, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary We are morally obliged to accept treatment that offers benefit without entailing greater burdens. Catholic tradition does not teach a “vitalism” insisting that everything possible must always be done to prolong life.
