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Category Archives: Cultural
Covington Catholic Student Plans to Sue
Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann has hired a top-notch legal team to sue a long list of media outlets and entertainers for defaming and vilifying the student after promulgating an edited video that misrepresented a confrontation with a Native American at the 2019 March for Life.
Chick-fil-A to Keep the Sabbath . . . Even at the Super Bowl
In keeping with its long-standing policy of remaining closed on Sundays so employees can worship and rest, America’s most popular fast-food chain will not open its restaurants – not even in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium where the big game is being held on Sunday.
When Our Shepherds Seem to Fail Us
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
In the past two weeks, the Catholic faithful have been handed a plate full of truly revolting fodder – a group of Catholic high schoolers were left undefended while being unjustly skewered by the press, and a so-called “Catholic” governor got away with a mere slap on the wrist for imposing a barbaric abortion law. Who wouldn’t be low on morale after being forced to swallow such disgusting fare?
Why the Equal Rights Amendment Needs to Die . . . Again
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
While many of us were unaware, the Equal Rights (ERA) Amendment – which many believe is just about granting women equality in America – almost met the 38-state threshold needed to amend the U.S. Constitution a few days ago when Virginia lawmakers took up the issue. Thankfully, it failed to garner sufficient votes.
Covington Video Fiasco Continues to Unravel
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Nearly a week after the mainstream media promulgated a highly edited video that made a group of Catholic high school boys appear to be mocking a Native American at the March for Life, a whole different story has emerged – and it’s leaving both the press and the Native American involved with a whole lot of egg on their face.
Let Peace Begin With Me
“Man looks on the outward appearance but God looks on the heart!” (I Samuel 16:7)
Were Catholic Students Falsely Accused?
Steps of the Lincoln Memorial where the incident took place.
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A video of Catholic school students wearing MAGA hats supposedly confronting and mocking a Native American man at the March for Life went viral this weekend and sparked an instant wave of condemnation – but new video shows a much different story.
Catholic Actor to Bring World’s Tallest Statue of Jesus to Mexico
Christ the Redeemer Statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro (Wikicommons)
Eduardo Verastegui, a Mexican Catholic actor and pro-life advocate, is planning to build the world’s tallest statue of Jesus Christ in Mexico as a message of “faith, love, hope, and peace” in a country wracked by violence.
Christians Comprise Large Majority in New Congress
The 116th Congress is overwhelmingly Christian with 88 percent of its members professing Christianity. On the other hand, just 0.2 percent identify as “nones” who have no religious affiliation.