Studies Show That Casual Sex…
by Peter Lawlerdoesn’t exist . They also show we’re not necessarily conscious of that fact during a one-night stand. . . . . Continue Reading »
Why Be an Atheist?
by David MillsA friend responding to my The Advent Search (Monday’s “On the Square” column), writes: It reminds me of an apostate former Catholic friend who said: “Why bother to be an atheist? It takes too much energy. Far better to be an agnostic . . . .” But sooner or later, . . . . Continue Reading »
Top Ten Sacred Christmas Songs
by Losana BoydThe music of Christmas is rich in tradition and powerful in its appeal. We did a little in-house poll, and these emerged as the staff favorites: O Magnum Mysterium Weihnachtsleid Good Christian Men Rejoice Listen online here . O Come All Ye Faithful For Unto Us a Child is Born See Amid the . . . . Continue Reading »
Of Forgotten Poets and Misunderstood Popes
by David MillsMy apology for a later notice than usual, but it’s a deadline day. Today we have two articles in “On the Square”: First, David Hart’s regular Friday column, today titled A Forgotten Poet , the story of Aimé Foinpré (1841-1880), who “died a hundred and thirty . . . . Continue Reading »
FDA Disapproves Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer—Benefit of Doubt Should be Given to Patients
by Wesley J. SmithAnyone who reads SHS knows I am very worried about the health care rationing that this way comes. And it would be very easy to make hay out of this story as a case of Obamacare chickens coming home to roost. But that wouldn’t be fair. I don’t think this FDA decision involves . . . . Continue Reading »
Diversity and Toleration Revisited: A Response to Joseph Knippenberg
by GuestBy Dr. Eboo Patel, President & Founder, Interfaith Youth Core, and Cassie Meyer, Director of Content, Interfaith Youth Core In response to Joseph Knippenberg’s recent post, “ Diversity and Toleration ”, we would like to take a moment both to thank Professor Knippenberg for his . . . . Continue Reading »
Wax On. Wax Off.
by Tom NevenOne of my favorite movies is The Karate Kid. Who can’t identify in some way with Daniel Larusso, uprooted from all that is familiar by his single mom and plopped down in a new environment where he is the outsider, the new kid who becomes automatic bully bait for the tough guys at school. A lot . . . . Continue Reading »
Global Warming Hysteria: Back to the Out Houses!
by Wesley J. SmithI have said—only partially tongue in cheek—that GWHs want to destroy modern civilization and return us to the era of hunter/gatheresr—or better yet, just gatherers. But now, one green columnist is targeting the flush toilet! From the Guardian column, “The . . . . Continue Reading »
No European Roe v. Wade
by Wesley J. SmithThe European Court of Human Rights has refused to impose a European Roe v. Wade. Three women sued Ireland because the country outlaws abortion. But the Court ruled that there is no “right” to abortion in the European Convention, and hence Ireland’s law remains in effect. From The . . . . Continue Reading »
European Court Rules Against Irish Abortion Law
by Joe CarterThe European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Ireland’s laws banning abortion breach European human rights law because they do not make exceptions when the life of the mother is in danger : In a landmark and binding case that could have implications for other European countries, the court . . . . Continue Reading »
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