Category Archives: Politics

Humanae Vitae at 40

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Today marks the 40th anniversary of Humanae Vitae (Latin: Of Human Life), the encyclical promulgated on July 25, 1968 by Pope Paul VI. I know that many people could go their entire lives without ever reading a papal encyclical. But … Continue reading →

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The Impending Suicide of a Once Great Nation

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Father John Corapi recently delivered a very powerful message entitled Death Wish: The Impending Suicide of a Once Great Nation. It is available as a free PDF download from his website, fathercorapi.com. An excerpt: A large number of endangered, unwanted, … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Condemns Catholicism

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

So the city of San Francisco officially condemns the Catholic Church. Hey, since the city is named after Saint Francis of Assisi, maybe the politicians might want to consider a name change. I think Sodom and Gomorrha are available.

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My Meeting with Barack Obama

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Earlier this week when I was in Washington DC, I was able to meet Sen. Barack Obama. He was very approachable, but much more stiff in person than he comes across on television.

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Misguided Patriotism

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

In their zeal to express their patriotism, many people inadvertently dishonor the flag of the United States of America. Case in point: shirts that are made either from a flag or designed to look like a flag: The United States … Continue reading →

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Thankful for the Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Today’s Townhall.com Commentary: Thankful for the Fourth David Aikman I am an immigrant deeply grateful for US citizenship. When I arrived in the US a few decades ago, an English friend of mine used to say that July Fourth was … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Secular Bus

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Lawson "Trip" Cox

Dr. Francis Beckwith has an interesting article on What’s Wrong With The World titled “Barack Obama: Religious Citizens Must Sit In the Back of the Secular Bus.” Thanks to The Opinionated Catholic for bringing this one to my attention.

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