By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A 22 year-old college graduate has decided to auction her virginity in order to pay off college loans and acquire the cash needed to pursue a Master’s degree in – of all things – Marriage and Family Therapy.
Monthly Archives: September 2008
New Website Helps Catholic Voters
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A leading Catholic organization has launched a new website designed to educate and inspire Catholic voters about the upcoming election.
Bishops Respond to Senator Biden’s Comments
by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have once again responded to erroneous public statements made by a Catholic politician about the teachings of the Church.
Jordin Sparks Comment Causes Increased Interest in Purity Rings
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
American Idol winner Jordin Sparks’s very public defense of promise rings during the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) has caused an unexpected spike of interest in the rings.
Firefighters Sue over Gay Pride Parade
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Jury selection is set to begin in the case of four firefighters who were forced to participate in the 2007 “Gay Pride” parade in San Diego. The men are suing the city saying they were forced to participate in the parade where they were subjected to sexually demeaning gestures and catcalls.
Senator Biden Joins Speaker Pelosi in Publicly Misrepresenting Catholicism
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Senator Joe Biden has joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in misrepresenting the Catholic faith during a Sunday interview on Meet the Press.
Pope Benedict XVI: Apostles as Collaborators in Pure Joy
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Speaking at a general audience this morning, Pope Benedict XVI dedicated his catechesis to St. Paul’s view of the meaning of apostolate.
Hollywood Planning More Anti-Christian Films
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Hollywood’s Christian-bashing days are far from over. Several new movies rivaling the anti-Christian Da Vinci Code are currently in the making.
New Project to Save Down Syndrome Babies
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The birth of a baby with Down Syndrome to Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has drawn national attention to the staggering number of these babies who are aborted every year. A new international project may help to reduce these numbers.
Judge Rules in Favor of Christian Teacher
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A Federal District Judge has ruled in favor of a public school teacher who sued after being ordered to remove banners from his classroom because they contained the words “in God we Trust” and “God Bless America.”
