Bronze Medalist Put Life First
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A British runner who gave up her Olympic dreams in 2004 after refusing to abort an unplanned pregnancy will come home a hero after winning a bronze medal in Beijing.
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Census Reports More Childless Women and Out-of-Wedlock Births
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that more than 28 percent of children born in the year preceding the 2006 survey were born to women who had never been married. In addition, more women are remaining childless into their 40’s, and those who are having children are having fewer than ever before.
Church Must Enforce Teaching on Reception of the Eucharist, Archbishop says
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, the newly appointed Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, said the Church has the right to tell someone who persists in grave public sin that they may not receive Holy Communion, and that this should be regarded not as discipline, but as an act of mercy for both the individual and the community of believers.
Parents Impact Teen Sexual Activity
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The Heritage Foundation, a pro-family research group, released their top ten findings concerning the impact of parental involvement in teens’ sexual decisions. As the facts confirm, parents remain the number one influence in their children’s lives and greatly affect their attitudes regarding sexual activity.
Obama’s Abortion Politics Draw Fire
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Presidential Candidate Barack Obama (D-IL) continues to draw fire for misrepresenting his record on abortion and his opposition to an Illinois bill offering protection to infants born-alive after an abortion attempt.
Researchers Study Elder Mistreatment in America
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Almost 13 percent of elderly Americans are being verbally or financially mistreated, according to the first comprehensive study ever conducted on elder mistreatment in America.
New Pamphlet Gives Coeds the Facts about “Hooking Up”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A new pamphlet written by a staff psychiatrist at UCLA and directed toward college-age women exposes the many physical and mental dangers associated with the uninhibited sexual climate that dominates most college campuses.
Exorcist says Promiscuity, New Age Practices Lead to Demonic Possession
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A British priest and practicing exorcist says that promiscuity, whether heterosexual or homosexual, and New Age practices such as Reiki, can lead to demonic possession.
Vatican Library to Secure Precious Collection
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
When remodeling is complete in 2010, the ancient manuscripts and precious papyrus fragments that comprise some of the Vatican Library’s enormous collection will soon be housed in climate controlled rooms and fireproof bunkers.
Evangelical Leaders Say McCain Won at Saddleback
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Christian leaders from across the nation are calling John McCain (R-AZ) the clear winner after he and Barack Obama (D-IL) appeared together on Saturday night for the first time since the presidential campaign began at one of the largest evangelical churches in the United States.
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