Modern spokesmen for traditional Judaism have consistently expressed reservations about capital punishment. While the biblical texts seem to provide many opportunities for the death penalty, the normative Talmudic interpretations in effect make these punishments inapplicable. For example, the bar of . . . . Continue Reading »
The pro-choice media and entertainment industry seem to have conspired to make certain that as few people as possible ever see the film Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer. Continue Reading »
The Department of Health and Human Services is to be commended for taking steps to ensure that the law sees us as we are, no matter how we identify. Continue Reading »
Did McCarrick and other abusers use the grant-making power of the Papal Foundation to curry favor and buy protection from Vatican officials? Continue Reading »
American Catholics who are serious about concrete reform should begin by looking at laws in parts of the world that are already ahead of them on this issue. Continue Reading »
If abortion is a First Amendment issue, the coming battle over Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation isn’t just about the future of abortion rights. Continue Reading »
Does the Constitution really only protect “walking-around persons”? Continue Reading »
What is the point of the myriad commandments governing every aspect of a Jew’s life? Continue Reading »
God governs man, but man is made in God’s image and so in tribute to God’s rule, man must make rules for his own person. Continue Reading »
Amy Coney Barrett won her nomination to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals—despite claims that she was too Catholic to be able to apply the law properly. Continue Reading »
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