Doctors in India Worried Over Abuse of ‘Morning-After’ Pill Health-care workers and government officials in India are concerned over the routine and indiscriminate use of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), commonly called the “morning-after” pill. The pills, which have a . . . . Continue Reading »
I continue to be troubled by the structure of David Jones’ argument regarding the ethics of cremation.Let’s review his conclusion:After reviewing some of the key historical, biblical, and theological considerations that have been a part of the moral discussion of cremation within the . . . . Continue Reading »
Here are some not quite random reflections on Strauss. I know the Wittgenstein inspired bullet point presentation style leaves something to be desired, but just keep in mind it’s not meant to create the impression of any real exactitude. 1. The noetic hetergeneity thesis seems to contradict . . . . Continue Reading »
Our hosts at First Things have asked me to pass this request along to our readers: In the Fall of 2010, for the first time ever, First Things will release its own college rankings and guide. Picking the right college is a difficult and trying process, especially for parents . . . . Continue Reading »
During last week’s discussion of ”50 Things a Man Should Be Able To Do,” a reader suggested we compile a list of things a man should never do. Although most people agreed that it was a worthy idea, one commenter warned that “The ‘should not’ list is inadvisable if it's about cultural . . . . Continue Reading »
Dr. Kenneth Howell, the professor from the University of Illinois who lost his job for his explanation to his Introduction to Catholicism class of the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality, will be allowed to continue teaching the course this fall, according to a letter , dated July 28, . . . . Continue Reading »
Who wins?Jane has the natural talent.But Lightman never gets flustered.Jane is often faster.But Lightman seems to cover the bases more . . . . Continue Reading »
The global financial crisis has made austerity a new reality for many people. At Biq Questions Online, Brian Kaller reflects on why the Irish will find it easier to endure the hard times ahead than will we Americans : The Irish have a lot in common with Americans, and not just because our . . . . Continue Reading »
An English engineer solves the mystery of Pisa’s leaning tower’s lean , and finds a way to stabilize it. Not all Italians are happy. Jonathan Cohn thinks Obama’s a success and gets annoyed with liberals who don’t see that , because they undermine the cause. . . . . Continue Reading »
“Genetically engineered crops could save many millions from starvation and malnutrition — if they can be freed from excessive regulation,” declares an article in Nature (not available online). Ingo Potrykus, chairman of the Golden Rice Humanitarian Board , explains: Golden rice is . . . . Continue Reading »
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