More on Cardinal Dulles

by Nathaniel Peters

Those seeking more information about Avery Cardinal Dulles might look at an obituary by Joseph Bottum, which ran today in the Times (London). . . . . Continue Reading »

13 Dec 2008 0

People From 82 Countries Have Visited SHS in the Last Few Days

by Wesley J. Smith

Earlier this week, I posted a new feature on the site that counted unique visitors and the country each is from. The vast majority of those who come here are from the USA, Canada, the UK, and Australia. But I am honored to note that people from 82 countries have come here just since I added that . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Dec 2008 0

The "Suicide Tourist" Filmmaker Speaks

by Wesley J. Smith

This is an interview with the filmmaker who made the pro assisted suicide film of a man with motor neurone disease (ALS) receiving assisted suicide. He admits he did it as as advocacy effort to get us to accept the hemlock. The man who died shared the agenda.The filmaker says the Terri Schiavo case . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Dec 2008 0

Mastered by Christ

by Amanda Shaw

You may have read on our homepage : Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J., died this morning at age ninety. I was not privileged to know him well, but I will not forget visiting him with Nathaniel this fall at Fordham. He could not talk, but his eyes were as bright as ever, especially as we told him stories . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Dec 2008 0

“A More Human Civilization”

by Ryan Sayre Patrico

The much-anticipated Vatican instruction Dignitas Personae was released today on the USCCB website. Here’s an excerpt from the clear and forceful document’s conclusion: In virtue of the Church’s doctrinal and pastoral mission, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Dec 2008 0

Anti Humanism Comes to the Movies

by Wesley J. Smith

Human exceptionalism is under attack from every corner, and I think it is driving us crazy. Popular culture is part of the problem. Apparently, the new movie The Day the Earth Stood Still has aliens destroying the human race in order to save the planet. In the coming attractions, we see cities like . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Dec 2008 0

More “Exemplary Deeds”

by Nathaniel Peters

Also receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal was Chuck Colson, the founder of Prison Fellowship and a co-founder of Evangelicals and Catholics Together. We send our hearty congratulations to him along with Prof. George . . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Dec 2008 0

“America is Not Morally Exhausted”

by Ryan Sayre Patrico

If you haven’t read it already, be sure to check out George Weigel’s short reflection titled “Giving Thanks for America.” Here’s an excerpt: The vagaries of scheduling put me in Europe for the week before the November 4 election. In conversations in both Rome and . . . . Continue Reading »

11 Dec 2008 0

Stay Tuned for More on Mormonism and Christianity

by Ryan Sayre Patrico

The exchange “Is Mormonism Christian?” between Bruce D. Porter and Gerald R. McDermott from our October issue generated, needless to say, quite a bit of discussion. And First Things features editor R.R. Reno piqued interest even more when he interviewed Porter and McDermott about their . . . . Continue Reading »

11 Dec 2008 0

Benefit of Animal Research: Diabetes Cured in Mice

by Wesley J. Smith

Ethical regenerative medical research, coupled with animal experimentation, is leading toward the alleviation of tremendous amounts of human suffering. Israeli scientists have cured mice with type 1 diabetes. From the story: Lewis grafted healthy islets into diabetic mice and treated them with an . . . . Continue Reading »

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