An Open Letter to Pope Francis

Pope Francis, this is a tad difficult to write, but addressing evil, especially in high places, is usually challenging. For this lifelong Catholic, the manner in which you, Pope Francis, became Pope was distressing. I have tremendous respect for the Papacy, but my confidence in the Papacy has been shaken …

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Self-Defense is a Religious Obligation

“Children are being beheaded, mothers are being raped and killed, and fathers are being hung and crucified. Entire Christian and non-Muslim communities are being decimated by the radical Muslim group, ISIS.” These are the words from reporters out of Iraq. What is our obligation to those under fire from Islamic …

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