Free Speech: The Demise of Democracy? I’m concerned that, without careful consideration, free speech could inadvertently destroy democracy. When 24/7 ratings-driven media prioritizes sensationalism over truth to boost viewership and profit, it fails to serve the public’s best interest. National reporting trickles down information in scripted texts, propagating biased information to the masses. Most sensible … Continue reading The Impact of Sensationalism: Is Free Speech Undermining Democracy?
Social Justice
Response to “Can the Catholic Church ‘Evolve’ on L.G.B.T. Rights?”
Response to NY Times article. "Can the Catholic Church 'evolve' on L.G.B.T. Rights?" By John Gehring. Mr. Gehring is the author of “The Francis Effect: A Radical Pope’s Challenge to the American Catholic Church.” July 5, 2018 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/05/opinion/pope-francis-catholic-church-lgbt.html I do not see the teachings of Jesus or the Catholic church to be in opposition to respecting the life … Continue reading Response to “Can the Catholic Church ‘Evolve’ on L.G.B.T. Rights?”
9/11 A Reflection – C. Dianne Phillips
I share this ever 9/11. It is still a day that haunts me.
A Reflection on Racism – 50 years later
I was reminded of this blog post this morning. It is amazing to see where we have gone as a country since this reflection. I await the future with hope, but pray we don’t all die before America and the rest of the world figures out that populism is deadly.
A Reflection on Racism – 50 years later, C. Dianne Phillips
Reflecting on the news of the week and on the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King’s, “I have a dream” speech…I share the following memories…
Fifty years ago, the summer of 1963, I was a little girl. I didn’t get to watch tv often because we didn’t own a TV, but I did listen to the radio in the evenings after going to bed. My mother would play the radio in the living room as she read books. The sound of the radio was very soothing and I enjoyed listening to the shows as I laid in my bed looking at the night sky outside of my window. We didn’t have central heat or air and our windows were open to allow air to flow through the house. My bedroom window faced east…
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Legislating Morality Will Not Stop Abortions..
Legislating Morality Will Not Stop Abortions.. I am Catholic, I do not promote abortion. I believe that every conception should be given the chance for life. Every life is sacred, lovingly made by God. I respect the dignity and life of all human persons from conception to grave. BUT, not everyone is Catholic. Not all … Continue reading Legislating Morality Will Not Stop Abortions..
How much do I love America and my fellow human person?
How much do I love America and my fellow human person? I will not be shamed into silence. This election is not like any other election. I can be a positive force and make a positive difference in t… Source: How much do I love America and my fellow human person?
How much do I love America and my fellow human person?
How much do I love America and my fellow human person? Enough to speak out! I will not be shamed into silence. This election is not like any other election. I can be a positive force and make a positive difference in the lives of my students and through my ministries, and still speak the … Continue reading How much do I love America and my fellow human person?
“It is time for us to come together…” Not so fast! – 2016 Election
“Just shut up and get over it? Don’t be a sore loser? Give the guy a chance? Stop being so negative? We must all unite now. Grow up. Let’s hit the reset button. We must all work together now.” WHAT?!!! Do we live in the same reality? Waking to a nightmare: I woke up the … Continue reading “It is time for us to come together…” Not so fast! – 2016 Election
Faithful Citizenship – Proud Catholic, Proud American
In response to the article posted by the Huffington Post. This Catholic is tired of being labeled and judged. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/catholic-church-democrats-go-to-hell_us_581c1493e4b0d9ce6fbb1c3d? Faithful Citizenship: The "common good" is important and is outlined in the document on "Faithful Citizenship." If the church does not want to lose its tax-exempt status, each diocese should put a stop to this nonsense. … Continue reading Faithful Citizenship – Proud Catholic, Proud American
Freedom from religion…America’s greatest freedom
I don't understand how a person of any religion could ever assume that a free and open society would allow one religion or one set of moral principles to be imposed on others of no religion or a different religion. One of the great things about America is our religious freedom. As a Catholic, I … Continue reading Freedom from religion…America’s greatest freedom
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