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This is a thoughtful article that goes to the heart of much of the divisiveness in the church today. The charge that polling is flawed because it isn’t focused on ‘real’ Catholics is a cudgel in the culture wars.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
What does a ‘good death’ mean to you?
When asked to describe what a good death meant for them, many readers referred to surviving family and friends in their answers.
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Catholic Moms: What is your experience of raising your children in the faith?
Twenty-five percent told us that one or more of their children had left the church.
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I didn’t realize the editors of America want the repeal of the Second Amendment.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
Whose interests should be the first priority for U.S. trade policy?
“In a global economy, what affects other countries affects us all. If we want to have a just and prosperous home, our businesses must sustain ethical practices everywhere.”
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There are many pseudo-Catholic “pro-life” groups out there who are nothing but fronts for far-right political advocates.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
How does your parish reach out to Hispanics in your community?
Readers whose parishes already engaged in outreach to Hispanics gave ideas for how to welcome this community better.
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As a chaplain for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, I find suicide is a pervasive part of my work.