Six interrelated reasons for reluctance, based on my own experience.
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This week #BlackLivesMatter turned 5. Catholics must continue to embrace its mission.
The Catholic Church has renewed efforts to fight racism in the U.S., but Black Lives Matter deserves credit for keeping our attention on racial justice.
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Religion is still more vibrant in the U.S. than in Europe—but there are striking exceptions to the cliché
U.S. religious belief has been more resilient than in other modernized, affluent countries. Still, weekly churchgoing pales compared with Poland.
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In the U.S. bail system, justice is for sale
Pretrial freedom should not belong only to those who can purchase it.
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I grew up in a charismatic group like Amy Coney Barrett’s. Here’s why they are a good thing.
Amy Coney Barrett’s religious background with People of Praise should not alarm us.
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A new approach to Trump’s immigration policy: See, judge, act
We can see and judge the unjust treatment of refugees and migrants by the United States. Now we must address the root causes of the injustice.
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Catholic teaching has space for self-driving cars
The protection of human life is paramount in Catholic teaching, and it is the greatest argument for autonomous driving technology.
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This 4th of July, we need to focus less on our independence and more on our neighbors.
Do we see ourselves as having an obligation to our neighbor or not?
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Catholic education in Ireland is in trouble. Can it survive the end of the ‘Baptism barrier’?
The state has taken an increasing interest in regulating religious education and faith formation in schools.
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We have to remember our national sins on Independence Day—but without despair
Our love of America should not be blinkered or unmindful. We must face the failures to live up to our commitments squarely and without stint.