The Atheist Boys Club and Online Misogyny as Sport

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

Leah Libresco, who blogs at Unequally Yoked and bills herself the “geeky convert” wrote a fascinating post last week about online misogyny from the atheist perspective. Her post, Ave atque vale, Jen McCreight, discusses how one female blogger has been forced to retire from blogging due to online attacks from the atheist boy’s club. Ms McCreight’s explanation for quitting is both straightforward and poignant. I just can’t take it anymore, she said. According to the post, the group primarily responsible for these misogynist attacks bills itself... Read more

Will African American Voters Stay Home on Election Day?

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

I’ve posted before about the conflict some African American clergy feel concerning President Obama’s endsorsement of same-sex marriage earlier this year. According to a recent Yahoo News article, this concern seems to be spreading from more conservative African American clergy to those who have been Obama supporters in the past. If the upcoming presidential election is close enough, this could be an important factor in the outcome. President Obama received an critical boost in key states in 2008 from the... Read more

Cardinal Dolan Says Leave Religion Alone

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

Cardinal Timothy Dolan speaks to the press at the North American College in Rome. Washington D.C., Sep 13, 2012 / 04:01 am (CNA).- Religious freedom in the United States has historically been understood as allowing religion to “flourish unfettered from government intrusion,” said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York. “Simply put, government has no business interfering in the internal life of the soul, conscience, or church,” said the cardinal, who serves at the president of the U.S. Conference of... Read more

Go Oklahoma! Hobby Lobby Files Against HHS Mandate

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

I know Hobby Lobby well. Back my homeschooling days, it was my home away from home. Hobby Lobby defies a simple description. Christian-based Hobby Lobby is an office supply/book/homeschooling supply/music/video/art store for Christians. If you're looking for a great choice of Bible translations, a Christian statue for your garden or the best math book for your homeschool, Hobby Lobby has it. Their supply of Christian music is superb, as are their videos, especially for children. I've spent many happy hours... Read more

What Other World Leader …

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

What other world leader would go into a troubled area like Lebanon? The Holy Father brings the message of the only hope this world has. My prayers go with him. Read more

Leavin’ On a Jet Plane

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

I’m leavin’ on a jet plane. Play Nice while I’m gone. Public Catholic attracts the best people. I learn something every day from your thoughtful comments. If an internet troll shows up while I’m gone, acting like 20 kinds of fool, being obnoxious and trying to start a fight, just ignore them. You’re better than that. I’ll be checking in every day. I’ll take care of it when I do. Vaya con dios mis amigos. Read more

Christian Persecution: British Charity Accused of Funding Boko Haram

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

Men look at the wreckage of a car following a bomb blast in Abuja last year. The terrorist group Boko Haram was suspected. Photograph: -/AFP/Getty Images I have written about the terrorist war on Christians in Nigeria before. Nigerian Christians are being subjected to murderous attacks from an Islamic group which calls itself Boko Haram. Guns, bullets and bombs do not build themselves. Money from the West often turns out to be the source of terrorist funding. These bloody enterprises... Read more

Christian Persecution: Israel and the Global War on Christians

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

American Christians are among Israel’s most stalwart supporters. Evangelical Christians, in particular, have been unyielding in their demands that America stand by the tiny nation. Their advocacy for Israel has raised the political stakes concerning America’s policy toward Israel in the upcoming election. Violent persecution of Christians is a growing reality in much of the world. It cuts especially deep when it happens in countries and comes from people that Christians here in America support. There is an innate desire... Read more

Romney Reboot: Will It Be Enough?

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

ABC OTUS News – Romney Campaign Starts Reboot (ABC News) LOS ANGELES – After a week of withering criticism from fellow Republicans and conservatives, theRomney campaign said today that it is now the appropriate time in the campaign – with just 50 days until election day – to begin offering specifics on policies proposed by the candidate. Romney senior adviser Ed Gillespie called the decision as a “natural progression” of the campaign, and told reporters on a conference call they recognize that voters would “like... Read more

Christian Persecution: In the West, Where the War Is Forced Upon Us

Last updated on: February 9, 2017 at 12:19 am By Rebecca Hamilton

Hearings on a discrimination suit filed by four British Christians against their government began September 4 in the European Court of Human Rights. The Christians say that they have lost their jobs because they would not comply with demands that they violate their Christian faith. Their complaints range from a woman who was fired because she wore a cross on a necklace to work, to a registrar who lost her job because she refused to conduct same-sex cvil partnerships. These people have been... Read more