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Category: Opinion

Take Iowa bishops’ advice: oppose death penalty

Posted on Feb 15, 2018Feb 14, 2018 in Editorials, Opinion

(Editor’s note: The proposed death penalty is off the table this year. It failed to advance in the Senate after …Read More

The book of Job

Posted on Feb 15, 2018Feb 14, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
The book of Job

By Fr. Bud Grant I’ve never liked the Book of Job. I admire its intricate structure and theatrics, but its …Read More

Why study theology?

Posted on Feb 15, 2018Feb 14, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Why study theology?

By Patrick Schmadeke While it might not be readily apparent, theology is worth studying because it is intrinsically valuable. It …Read More

Practical basis for opposition to physician-assisted suicide

Posted on Feb 8, 2018Feb 7, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Practical basis for opposition to physician-assisted suicide

(Editor’s note: The Catholic Messenger introduces a new monthly column, Catholic Health Care Today. Catholic health care experts from the …Read More

Marriage: an icon of God’s love for us

Posted on Feb 8, 2018Feb 7, 2018 in Editorials, Opinion

What the world needs now is not “love, sweet love” as the song goes, but the sanctifying love that God …Read More

Discrimination hurts our nation

Posted on Feb 8, 2018Feb 7, 2018 in Letters, Opinion

To the Editor: “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” This quote …Read More

Replace fake news with journalism for peace

Posted on Feb 1, 2018Jan 31, 2018 in Editorials, Opinion

February marks Catholic Press Month, a time to celebrate and support journalism that provides solid news coverage and commentary independent …Read More

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