Religious Liberty

GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION

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Elephant GOP Republican PartyOn So-Called Same-Sex Marriage, G.O.P. Is Gutless

by Rod Dreher

The Drudge Distraction – Ross Kaminsky, The American Spectator
Bruce Springsteen Is Right (About Some Things, At Least) – John Clark, Seton Magazine
Porn: A Civilizational Crisis – Rod Dreher
“Shut Up, Bigot!”: Civil Rights and Same-Sex Marriage – Ben R. Crenshaw, Public Discourse
Three Books and a Revelation: What Ayn Rand Got Wrong – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
Marco Rubio “Endorses” Ted Cruz – Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com
Think Newspapers’ Websites Are Gaining? Think Again – The Editors, Media Life
North Carolina’s Bathroom Bill and the Constitution – E. Gregory Wallace, Public Discourse
Being Pro-Life Never Used to Mean Being Republican – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Persecution of Christians Can Have a Polite Disguise, Pope Francis Warns – Cthlc News Agency
Planned Parenthood C.E.O. Cecile Richards Admits the Media’s On Its Side – Katie Yoder, L.N.
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
For the FRIDAY EDITION (April 15, 2015) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (April 16, 2016) click here.
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For the TUESDAY EXTRA (April 19, 2016) click here.

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GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION

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(Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post)
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What ‘C.S.I.’ and ‘N.C.I.S.’ Do Not Show You About the Lives of Crime-Scene Investigators

by Lynh Bui

of The Washington Post

Bearded Trannie Next To Your Daughter in Restroom & You’d Better Learn to Like It – Zmirak
When Rape Became Funny – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Aristotle Explains the Trump Phenomenon – Carson Holloway, Public Discourse
Catholics: What Should Our Political Stance Be? – David Roney, Catholic Stand
Journalists Join Pro-Homosexual Groups Against Mississippi’s Religious Liberty Law – Jim Davis
Gasp! Bill Clinton Tells Truth! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Power of Liberal Propaganda – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
The Unraveling of Law – Douglas Farrow, First Things
Bill Clinton Gets Schooled in the Leftist Curriculum – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
The War On Women Moves to Restrooms – Clarice Feldman, American Thinker
Abortion Survivor Slams Hillary Clinton for Saying Unborn Children Have No Rights – Con. Beck
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
For the ST. PETER & PROPHET MUHAMMAD FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (April 11, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (April 11, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (April 12, 2016) click here.
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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

Lord of the World Fr Robert Hugh Benson Pope Benedict XVI Pope FrancisWhy Are Two (2) Different Popes Telling Us to Read “Lord of the World”?

Fr. Robert Hugh Benson’s 1907 Dystopian Novel Turns Out To Be Prophetic?

by Colin O’Brien

of Aleteia

SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome – Michael Kirke, Mercatornet
The Arrogant Ignorance of the “Well-Educated” – Joseph Pearce
Cardinal Burke Responds to Notre Dame’s Scandalous Honor of Biden – Adam Cassandra
In Georgia’s Religious-Freedom Debate, Catholic Bishops Sit On the Sidelines – Phil Lawler
Defying Abortion Logic: A Prolife Teen Experience – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
How Did Christianity Become So Prevalent in South Korea? – Dave Hazzan, The Diplomat
The Point of Fasting Even When It’s Not Lent – Sherry Antonetti, Aleteia
No, the Limbo of Infants is Not Defined Catholic Dogma – Scott Eric Alt, Natl Cthlc Register
Crony Capitalism: Inefficient, Unjust, and Corrupting – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Crisis Mgzn
Justice In Economics Is Not Socialism – Mark and Louise Zwick, The Distributist Review
Ambrosian Music for Eastertide – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & PROPHET MUHAMMAD FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
For the SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (April 10, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (April 11, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (April 11, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (April 11, 2016) click here.

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FRIDAY EDITION

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amoris-laetitia-574x493In Advance of The Big Letter™, Amoris Laetitia; Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation: Remarried, Divorced, Holy Communion, and Much More. . .

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of r. Z’s Blog

Summary of Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
What’s Inside “Amoris Lætitia,” Two Cardinals Say So – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Quæritur: Sex and Latin Typos in Papal Document – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Brandmüller Strikes Again Before Release of Amoris Laetitia – Maike Hickson Ph.D.
Indiana University Student Mistakes Dominican Priest for Klansman, Hijinx Ensues – Fr. Z’s Blog
Big Money and Homosexual Lobby Team Up Against State Religious Liberty Bills – Brian Fraga
Freedom of Conscience and New ‘L.G.B.T. Rights’ – Travis Weber, Mercatornet
Is Speciesism Like Racism and Sexism? – Christopher Kaczor, Public Discourse
Mother Teresa’s Sainthood: Wisdom Beyond the Secular – Mary Poplin, The Catholic Thing
False Extremes Part 2: Tradition and The Word – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Do You Love Me? Do You Really Love Me? 3rd Sunday of Easter – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (April 7, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & PROPHET MUHAMMAD FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
For the SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (April 10, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (April 11, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (April 11, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (April 11, 2016) click here.

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GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION

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Stephen Colbert KKK Syrian RefugeesThe “Religious Liberty” Scare Quotes

by Matthew Archbold

of Creative Minority Report

A.G. Who Seized David Daleiden Undercover Videos Paid by Planned Parenthood – Steven Ertelt
By Coming Clean, Donald Trump Could Change America’s Heart on Abortion – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Trump’s Very Predictable Problems – Ross Douthat, Evaluations
Here’s What Actually Happens When You Fight For Conscience Rights – Loredana Vuoto
Europe’s Generational War – Harold James Ph.D., Project Syndicate
Get Religion Critic Joins Us In Opposing ‘Religious Liberty’ Scare Quotes – Bobby Ross Jr.
Bernie Sanders: No Constitutional Rights for Unborn Children – Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com
Ted Cruz on Abortion: Unborn Children Have a Constitutional Right to Life – Steven Ertelt
Pro-life Professionals Jump on Trump: Why He Had to be Punished – David Pence M.D., AoA
Hillary Clinton: Killing a Baby in an Abortion is a “Choice Rooted in Thoughtfulness” – M. Bilger
T.V. Networks Ignore Hillary Clinton Saying Unborn Have No Constitutional Rights – Katie Yoder
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
For the BYZANTINE MONDAY EDITION (April 4, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (April 7, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & PROPHET MUHAMMAD FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (april 14, 2016) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (April 17, 2016) click here.

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THURSDAY EDITION

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Pope Francis Smiling to Bishops and Cardinals OutdoorsThe Pope’s Family Apostolic Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’: What’s In Play

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

The Misguided Compassion of Social Justice Catholics – Dana R. Casey, Crisis Magazine
Polish Archbishop Warns of ‘Pseudo-Merciful’ Attitude & Political Correctness – Edward Pentin
In Massachusetts, A Difficult, Dangerous Religious-Freedom Test Case – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
Managing Expectations for the Exhortation – Carl E. Olson, The Dispatch
Sexuality Policy Guide Addresses Urgent Need of Catholic Schools – Adam Cassandra, C.E.D.
Mother Angelica Started an ‘Evangelical Revolution,’ Reaching Millions of Souls – Edward Pentin
Peter the Shepherd & the Papacy (3rd Sunday of Easter) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Escape to America: A Syrian Christian Perspective – Stephen Herreid, The Stream
Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ Through Love – Anne De Santis, Catholic Stand
Setting the Prisoner Free – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
For the BYZANTINE MONDAY EDITION (April 4, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (April 7, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
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EASTER FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Justin MartyrWhat Justin Martyr Said About Confirmation in the 2nd Century Will Blow You Away

by Matt Vander Vennet

of Epic Pew

Good Deed by 2 Boys for a Stranger 3 Years Ago Brings an Unexpected Surprise – McClarey J.D.
The Visions of St. Faustina – Paul Jaskunas, First Things
Doc. for Churches to Learn History, Spread Message of Divine Mercy Message – Bp. Rob. Barron
The Return of Eugenics – Fraser Nelson, The Spectator
So Who Is the Real “Reactionary” in Georgia’s Religious Liberty Vote? – Kathy Schiffer, S.O.G.
Divine Mercy & Doubting Thomas (2nd Sunday of Easter) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
How Catholics are Bringing Divine Mercy Home – James Graves, O.S.V. Newsweekly
The Key to Happiness: Relationships – Julie Machado, Ignitum Today
Book Review and Interview with Nancy Carabio Belanger – Anabelle Hazard, Catholic Stand
Easter Anguish in Pakistan, and How Catholics Can Help – Editorial Board, O.S.V. Newsweekly
Pope Francis Sends Vestments, Financial Aid to Iraqi Christians – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agncy
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (March 30, 2016) click here.
For the Remembering Mother Angelica post (March 31, 2016) click here.

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EASTER THURSDAY EXTRA

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(L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via A.P.)
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The Problem with Multicultural Foot Washing

by William Kilpatrick

of Crisis Magazine

If We Don’t Stand Up for Christian Bakers How Can We Defend Pro-Life Doctors? – Ed Condon
Divine Mercy: Heaven’s Ultimate “Mulligan” – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Reformation Is Nothing to Celebrate, says Cardinal Müller – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Patience – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Book Review: The Walls Are Talking by Abby Johnson with Kristen Detrow – Doug Johnson
Visiting Child Victims of Lahore Bomb Was ‘Truly Difficult’, Says Archbishop – Catholic Herald
Mr. Trump, Please Stop Talking About Abortion – Matthew Archbold, Ntnl Catholic Register
ESPN‘s Epic on Nike Losing Steph Curry: 4:13 Bible Verse Is Part of the Story – Terry Mattingly
The Truth Is Rarely Safe – Francis J. Beckwith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Georgia Bishops Call for More Debate on Vetoed Religious-Liberty Bill – Ntnl Catholic Register
Obamacare and the Travail of the Little Sisters – Murray J. Casey M.D., The Cthlc World Rprt
For the Mother Angelica, Foundress of E.W.T.N. post (March 29, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (March 30, 2016) click here.
For the EASTER THURSDAY EDITION (March 31, 2016) click here.
For the Remembering Mother Angelica post (March 31, 2016) click here.
For the Mother Angelica, Queen of All Media post (April 3, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE MONDAY EDITION (April 4, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (April 4, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (April 5, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (April 5, 2016) click here.

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EASTER WEDNESDAY EDITION

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Nathan_Deal,_official_110th_Congress_photoDown In Georgia, Here’s What the News Media’s Love of ‘Religious Liberty’ Scare Quotes Tells You

by Bobby Ross Jr.

of Get Religion

Transgendered in Public Bathrooms? North Carolina Coverage Shows One Side Only – Julia Dinn
Truth, Beauty & Goodness: Roads to God – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth & Charity Forum
Reasons to Smile: How Those With Down Syndrome Teach Joy, Love & Hope – Kathy Schiffer
Are Catholics Christian? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Dry Aging Your Beef? How to Dry Age in Seven (7) Steps – Taylor Marshall Ph.D., Maccabee S.
A Teacher’s First Encounter with Gay Activism – Tom McLaughlin, Crisis Magazine
Supreme Court Offers Surprising, Hopeful Twist in Little Sisters’ Case – Joan F. Desmond, Reg
A Good Friday Procession in the Rite of Braga – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Quæritur: My Catholic Son Is Marrying a Lutheran, Can a Priest Bless the Marriage? – Fr. Z’s Blg
An Ancient Clash of Civilizations – Christian Kopff, First Things
Movie Review: Miracles from Heaven – Sister Helena Burns, Catholic Lane
For the Mother Angelica, Foundress of E.W.T.N. post (March 29, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (March 30, 2016) click here.
For the EASTER WEDNESDAY EXTRA (March 30, 2016) click here.
For the EASTER THURSDAY EDITION (March 31, 2016) click here.
For the EASTER THURSDAY EXTRA (March 31, 2016) click here.
For the Remembering Mother Angelica post (March 31, 2016) click here.

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