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January 28, 2021

These people cheat. They don't want to argue with you, so they make you out to be the bad guy. They do it in two different but very common ways, both of which I experienced in this discussion. Almost anyone who argues a position will have suffered them too.

Government apathy encouraging abductions, says Nigerian Bishop

January 28, 2021

One of Nigeria's most senior bishops has blamed government apathy for the recent surge in abductions of the clergy.

Landmark abortion ruling published in Poland

January 28, 2021

Poland’s constitutional court published on Wednesday the rationale for its declaration that abortion for fetal abnormalities is unconstitutional three months after it made the ruling.

Three-quarters of Americans favour restrictions on abortion, a new poll finds

January 28, 2021

A new poll has found that 76% of Americans favour significant restrictions on abortion. The survey, commissioned by the fraternal order the Knights of Columbus, was carried out by The Marist Poll.

Caring for Second Childhood

January 28, 2021

We who have acquired and still retain the ability to navigate this physical world have a duty to protect the infirm elderly, as well as the unformed young, from bodily harm and dangers that could lead to their premature death. The ancient woman stroking her doll remains as human as she was as a charming toddler, as worthy of our care now that she is dying as she was when she had her life ahead of her. But we tend to forget that, especially when we see them in the groaning waystation to the grave.