Ned Dougherty and Near Death Experiences

Note: This blog was reviewed and updated in May, 2020. 

JR asks: “Has Johnnette ever made any comment about Mr. Dougherty?  I’ve read his book, Fast Lane to Heaven, and have read everything on his website.  Nothing seems to be contrary to Church teaching, and he seems to be a very honorable man, but I’d like another opinion.”

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Justice Alito Rebukes President During State of the Union Speech

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took offense at President Obama’s shocking breach of decorum during the State of the Union address last night when he chastised the justices for a recent ruling on campaign finance laws.

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Abortion Pain Prevention Act Could Impact Future of Abortion in U.S.

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist

New legislation introduced in the predominantly pro-life Nebraska legislature which would ban all abortions after 20 weeks due to the baby’s ability to feel the pain of the procedure, could open up a whole new field of abortion law that has the potential of doing great damage to the abortion industry.

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Supplements – Good Searchable Indexes for Vitamins and Herbs

Note: This blog was reviewed and updated in May, 2020

Connie asks: “I have a question about using vitamins and herbs. I take a multivitamin, Vit E, Vit C, Acidolpholis, Calcium, Magnesium, and zinc daily. I also take for peri-menopause Black Cohosh Extract and Alpha Lipoic Acid(which has helped me greatly) daily. Would any of these vitamins or herbs be considered New Age and should I stop taking any of them?”

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