Individuals and Couples – “Some defenders of Fiducia Supplicans have suggested that the document intends ‘couple’ to be understood merely as a pair of individuals, without reference to any special relationship between them.” What Is a “Couple” (Edward Feser)
Through Ordinary Acts – “The winter solstice is upon us, a time of deepest darkness, but also a time of rebirth. Today’s post is fitting for the season, as it’s a catalogue of seeds we can plant … ” Simple Acts of Sanity: A Seed Catalogue (School of the Unconformed)
Words on the Word – “Much happens between Abram’s vision of the stars and Sarah’s conception. For one thing, Abram’s faith wobbles. However promisingly God has spoken, he remains childless.” The Holy Family (Confrantibus)
The Future of Religious Liberty “Although conservatives have won several recent cases, I expect they’ll face continued legal pressure, especially now that federal employment law has been read to prohibit LGBTQ discrimination.” Religious Liberty in 2024: Healing our deep divides (World)
If AI Became Conscious – “Since the introduction of Chat GPT late last year, artificial intelligence has become pervasive in modern American life.” How to think (better) about the ‘AI moment’ (Pillar)
Fog of Distinctions – “The confusion surrounding the pope’s recent statement Fiducia Supplicans, a document that is ambiguous about whether Catholic clergy can bless those in same-sex relationships, says much about the times in which we live.” The Pope, Same-Sex Blessings, and Protestants (First Things)
Ohio House Bill 68 – “Ohio governor Mike DeWine (R.) on Friday vetoed a bill that would have banned both transgender procedures for minors and trans student-athlete participation in school sports in the state.” Ohio Governor Vetoes Ban on Transgender Procedures for Minors, Trans Participation in Sports (National Review)
Never-Ending Massacre – “Rights group estimates 50,000 Christians in West African nation have been killed since 2009.” World looks other way as Christians ‘killed for sport by jihadists’ in Nigeria (Fox News)
The Church Prevailed – “[A]s proved by this year and all its Catholic controversies—synods on synodalities, bishops removed from office, and spats between pope and cardinals—we are in sore need of stories that reinvigorate our trust in the Church’s ultimate victory.” The Church Will Always Triumph (Crisis Magazine)
Writers Struggle – “Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be writers. Let them drive Ubers, make lattes, and such.” Is 2024 the Year When Writers Fight Back? (The Honest Broker)
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