The Elephant in the Living Room. Wednesday, September 10, 2003. What is the larger context that drives these three issues? Why do I care personally? Why do I keep waging the progressive battle on these fronts? If we looked at all the arguments, homosex.

Friday, January 02, 2004. Over the past several weeks, my email inbox has been flooded with spam invitations to view pornographic images of Paris Hilton, the somewhat attractive, though too young, daughter of the hotel mogul. Hilton has appeared on a television program called The Simple Life. And the emails advertise that she is engaged in sex acts with an old boyfriend. I always delete these emails as soon as I realize what they are, and I have not viewed the links.

Saturday, September 13, 2003. I want to write about the humanity of the saints. Yet, before I do, let me briefly address the concerns of non-Catholic Christians about Catholic devotion to the saints. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Jesus is the perfect human being, and his life is a perfect example for all of us. If talking to the dead and seeking their prayers is a sin, we would have to accuse Jesus Christ of sin! The author of the letter t.

Supreme Court Rules on Gay Issues. Tuesday, July 01, 2003. In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court struck down Thursday a Texas law making homosexual sex illegal, ruling that the ban unconstitutionally infringed on privacy rights. Most consider this recent ruling a victory for gay rights, and Newsweek. Where would such reasoning end? Can I abuse my spouse, .