Raised Christian and the daughter of an Israeli Jew, I have had to expand my worldview to learn about Palestinian history. It is important for President Biden to also acknowledge the suffering in Gaza.
Short Take
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The defeats of DeSantis and Haley raise the question: Has Trump always been ‘inevitable’?
When applied to political leaders, the language of “inevitability” and “invincibility” is profoundly dangerous. It also violates the teaching of the the Gospel that God has given us free will.
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There is a right and wrong way for Catholics to criticize Israel
I am an Israeli Jew who has studied Jewish-Catholic relations for many years. Reading a recent interview with my friend Father David Neuhaus published by America was a tormenting experience.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
Belichick’s downfall reminds us: Put not your faith in head coaches (or popes)
This week, the New England Patriots parted ways with their legendary head coach, Bill Belichick. Did he get too much credit for the team’s success?
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Catholic universities need a new kind of affirmative action—for students aligned with their mission
The Supreme Court has limited the consideration of race in admissions, but Catholic schools may still pursue diversity by selecting students likely to advance social justice after they graduate.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
How Pope Francis reconciled church teaching with blessings for same-sex couples
With “Fiducia Supplicans,” Pope Francis turns the church’s attention to the pastoral needs of same-sex couples. We can chart this development over the past two years.
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Fasting, praying and working out: What ‘Exodus 90’ gets right—and wrong—about asceticism for men
‘Exodus 90’ is meant as a spiritual and athletic exercise for men that centers on prayer, fasting and fraternity. It gets some things wrong and some things right. In the process, it reveals some of the failures of the church today.
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Is politics bad? It depends on your view of human nature.
The headlines suggest that our political systems are incapable of solving big problems. What if we temper our expectations and realize that politics can bring out both the best and worst of humans?
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Is being rich bad for your soul? Yes, but not for the reason you expect
Our consumerist throwaway culture has severe and palpable noneconomic effects, driving the resort to abortion, assisted suicide, and even the way we treat animals in factory farms.
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Want to fix democracy? Learn from the Catholic Church and hold a conclave on Capitol Hill
Congress could learn something from the way cardinals elect popes in conclaves.