April 2013
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Late-Term Abortion: More Common Than We Know
Late-Term Abortion: More Common Than We Know
April 30, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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Kermit Gosnell isn’t the only late-term abortionist in this country. Most of us know about Gosnell/Tiller/Carhart. What we don’t realize is that many of our hospitals push late-term abortions on women for a variety of reasons. Any pregnant woman can fall prey to this. All she...
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What is God's purpose for my life?
What Is God’s Purpose for My Life?
April 21, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton 1 Comment
I know people who search for “God’s plan” for their lives all the time. They spend days in prayer, “seeking the Lord” over what they should do next. I am not criticizing that or even commenting on it except to say that I know there are people who approach things this way. My way of...
Is the Shroud of Turin the Burial Cloth of Christ?
Is the Shroud of Turin the Burial Cloth of Christ?
April 1, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
I first read about the Shroud of Turin when I picked up a book about it in the library. I was deep in my anti-religion period at that time, struggling to find arguments against the existence of God. The interesting thing is that though I read most of the atheist literature of that time and...
March 2013
8 posts
Does Raising Boys to be Manly Christian Men...
Does Raising Boys to be Manly Christian Men Require Discriminating Against Girls?
March 22, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
I was jittery before I published Women and the Church yesterday. I was afraid that, since I mentioned the presence of homosexual priests in our Church, I would stir up a hornet’s nest of attacks on homosexual priests. Silly me. Women are sooo much more the...
The Church and Women
The Church and Women
March 21, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
I love this photo. Why? Because it shows our new pope washing the feet of both women and men on Holy Thursday. Catholics of a certain stripe look for holiness in anything that diminishes women. Righteousness is wanting to do away with altar girls, ending the service of women readers and extraordinary eucharistic ministers....
I Forgive You. Now Don't Do It Again.
I Forgive You. Now Don’t Do It Again.
March 17, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
My husband and I go to the Vigil Mass at our parish. Our pastor delivered a fine homily yesterday. It was based on the Gospel story of the woman taken in adultery. He made a point that I’ve often thought myself, that the woman in this story was set up. You catch someone in “the very act” of...
Atheist Governments of the 20th Century: The Death...
Atheist Governments of the 20th Century: The Death Toll of Godless Goodness
March 9, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
After 17 years in political office, I am familiar with many of the tactics political bullies employ. One of the most commonplace — and effective — is disruption. I’m not sure when this began, but I do know that both the Communists and the Nazis used it...
Have You Shopped at Hobby Lobby This Month?
Have You Shopped at Hobby Lobby This Month?
March 4, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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I headed to Hobby Lobby as soon as I deposited my paycheck last week. I don’t buy big, but I try to buy something every month. It’s the least I can do to support them in their fight for my freedom and yours. Hobby Lobby is still embroiled in a bitter court battle with the Obama...
Up to Our Earlobes in Alligators: Marriage,...
Up to Our Earlobes in Alligators: Marriage, Religious Freedom and Fiscal Cliffs, Oh My!
March 1, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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We are up to our ears in alligators folks. Trying to respond to all the challenges to faith, sanity and the future of Western Civilization these days is like playing a game of whackamole on speed. But there are things you can do. Pick one and do...
The Idiots Did It. We’re Sequestered.
The Idiots Did It. We’re Sequestered.
March 2, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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This is the low point in my time in the United States Congress. I can not tell you how ashamed I am. Senator Lindsay Graham, talking about the sequester. President Obama was forced to sign the order last night. We’re sequestered. The idiots drove us over the cliff. What does this mean to...
Interesting Times: Pope Benedict and the Church He...
Interesting Times: Pope Benedict and the Church He is Handing Forward
February 28, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton 2 Comments
“May you live in interesting times.” That saying is reputed by some sources to be an ancient Chinese curse. Other sources claim it is an ancient Hebrew curse. It appears no one knows for sure exactly where it came from. On the other hand, no one seems to deny the...
February 2013
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What Happens During a Papal Conclave?
What Happens During a Papal Conclave?
February 25, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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We will have a new pope. Pope Benedict XVI resignation becomes effective February 28, at 8 pm. The See of Peter will not be vacant long. In a short time, the College of Cardinals will convene for the Papal Conclave to elect a new pope. Catholics and other Christians the world over are...
Obama Asks Court to Overturn Defense of Marriage...
Obama Asks Court to Overturn Defense of Marriage Act
February 23, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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President Obama weighed in with the Supreme Court today. He filed an amicus brief asking the court to overturn the federal Defense of Marriage Act. The Federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) of 1996 denies federal recognition of gay marriages and gives each state the right to...
Pope Benedict’s New Title? Just Call Him Bishop...
Pope Benedict’s New Title? Just Call Him Bishop Emeritus.
February 22, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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Immediately after Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation, reports circulated that he would be bumped back to a cardinal, which I passed along to you. This made sense at the time, because there can be only one pope. It turns out that the Holy Father will have a new title...
Woman Sues Planned Parenthood for Forced Abortion...
Woman Sues Planned Parenthood for Forced Abortion and Medical Malpractice
February 22, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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Live Action and Fox News report that a Colorado woman has filed suit against Planned Parenthood for subjecting her to an abortion she had refused and then abandoning her when she experienced complications. Ayanna Byer asserts that she told the Planned...
Pope Benedict’s Legacy is His Faithfulness to the...
Pope Benedict’s Legacy is His Faithfulness to the Truth of Christian Teaching
February 22, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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The Catholic Church doesn’t bend on essential matters of faith.In 2,000 years, through bad popes and good ones, through corruption, wars, plagues and persecution, the Church has held true to the core teachings which define Christianity. This makes...
Miracle Story: An Eyewitness to the Miracle at...
Miracle Story: An Eyewitness to the Miracle at Fatima Remembers
February 21, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton 3 Comments
My virtual friends, who blog at Biltrix, penned a wonderful post yesterday that I want to share with you. Our Lady appeared to three Portuguese shepherd children in 1917. She prophesied the rise of communism in Russia and said that the way to end communism in Russia was to consecrate...
What if Jesus had said yes to Satan?
What if Jesus had said yes to Satan?
February 19, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
Then the devil took him up and revealed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. “I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,” the devil said, “because they are mine to give to anyone I please. I will give it all to you if you will worship me.” What would...
An iPad that won’t connect to wifi is just a pad.
An iPad that won’t connect to wifi is just a pad.
February 18, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton 2 Comments
My new iPad sucks. The legislator who sits across from me also has a new iPad. His sucks, too. Why? Because they will not connect to the House of Representatives’ wifi. My scratched and battered iPad Gen 1 connects to the House wifi like it was born to do it. (Which, I believe it was.) However...
Building the Stepford Congress: Chicago Dems and...
Building the Stepford Congress: Chicago Dems and Gun Control
February 18, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
Puppet politicians are the order of the day in today’s campaign world. If an elected official crosses the party line, they may find themselves being attacked by their own party, instead of the other guys. Just ask former Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Halverson of...
Atheists Give Up Sleeping In On Sunday, Klingons...
Atheists Give Up Sleeping In On Sunday, Klingons and Tribbles
February 16, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
Atheists in London have started their own church, called The Sunday Assembly. The first services were conducted by a stand-up comedian, whose homily seemed to amount to jibes at Christianity. The whole affair appears to have been topped off with a singalong. Trendy. Cute. And...
Bishops: Make HHS Mandate a Bargaining Point in...
Bishops: Make HHS Mandate a Bargaining Point in Fiscal Cliff Debates
February 16, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
The suggestion is late to the party, but it is about time it finally came. The Roman Catholic Bishops here in America have finally asked Congressional supporters of religious freedom to do what they should have done in the first place: Make the HHS Mandate a bargaining chip...
Why Do Photos of Aborted Babies Upset Pro Choice...
Why Do Photos of Aborted Babies Upset Pro Choice Advocates?
February 16, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
A picture is worth a thousand words. This is a photo of a baby who was murdered in an abortion. When I wrote the post Real Men Don’t kill Their Children, I decided to illustrate it with this photo. I did this because it seemed to fit the brazen indifference to human life and...
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Christian Persecution: From the Dali Lama to Great...
Christian Persecution: From the Dali Lama to Great Britain, Six Quick Takes
February 15, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
This week’s six quick takes include examples of the increasing hostility toward Christians and Christianity worldwide. They range from government punishment of Christian business owners for practicing their faith in Great Britain, to the rise of government...
Pope Benedict’s Last Mass: “The Church Belongs to...
Pope Benedict’s Last Mass: “The Church Belongs to Christ”
February 13, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
He “appeared wan and spoke very softly.” His homily was interrupted repeatedly by applause and he received a standing ovation. A banner was strung at the back of the room reading “Grazie Santita” (Thank you Your Holiness.) Today, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated his...
Remember: Thou Art Dust
Remember: Thou Art Dust
February 13, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
And the Lord God formed man from the dust of the earth … Ashes to ashes, dust to dust … I am going to die. You are going to die. Public Catholic has enough regular readers that it is a statistical certainty that at least one of us, perhaps more, will die this year. Our souls, as the Scriptures say, will be...
A Few Quick Takes on Obama’s State of the Union...
A Few Quick Takes on Obama’s State of the Union Address
February 12, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
President Obama gave his annual State of the Union Address tonight. There were no surprises in the speech. Most of what the President said has been in the news for a long time now. In fact, several of his major proposals, such as gun control, have been the subject of presidential...
Pope Benedict XVI Will Resign
Pope Benedict XVI Will Resign
February 11, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, announced that he will resign, effective February 28. A conclave to elect a new pope will convene in March. According to the Associated Press, this is the first papal resignation in 600 years. My prayers go with His Holiness as he moves into retirement. My mother is two years...
A Few Quick Takes on Holy Father’s Resignation
A Few Quick Takes on Holy Father’s Resignation
February 11, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
Quick takes from news reports on the Holy Father’s resignation: Pope Benedict XVI will revert to his old title of Cardinal Josef Ratzinger after his resignation. Cardinal Josef Ratzinger will be able to participate in the conclave to elect the new pope, but Vatican sources says he will not...
Lent: Repentance, Divorce and Your Children
Lent: Repentance, Divorce and Your Children
February 10, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton 4 Comments
Lent begins this Wednesday. It’s difficult in our over-scheduled world to reflect. On anything. It is doubly difficult to reflect on something as unpleasant as our own sins. However, unless the statistics and the evening news are entirely bogus, we have a lot to repent of this Lent, a lot to...
Should You Bring Your Guns to Church?
Should You Bring Your Guns to Church?
February 10, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
I voted against a bill to allow clergy to carry firearms while conducting church services about 9 months ago. My reason? The bill gave me the creeps. I know that sounds like a poor way to make a decision about legislation, and I have to admit it wasn’t one of the most deeply-considered votes...
Christian Persecution: 6 Quick Takes from Around...
Christian Persecution: 6 Quick Takes from Around the World
February 8, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
Violent persecutors of Christians appear to be cowards as well as bigots. How else to interpret their propensity for preying on Christian clergy, women and children? They especially seem to like abducting little girls. There is a method to this evil. After all, if you destroy the young...
Feminist, as in I am a Feminist. Feminist. Fem. i....
Feminist, as in I am a Feminist. Feminist. Fem. i. Nist. (And I Blog at Patheos.)
February 8, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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There. I did it. I said feminist. Before I came to Patheos, I had a brief flirtation with that other biggie in the religious blogosphere. I actually debated with my silly self as to which was the best way to go. Then today, I learned that, if I had...
HHS Mandate: Bishops Say Obama’s Proposed...
HHS Mandate: Bishops Say Obama’s Proposed Compromise “Falls Short.”
February 7, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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I held back on extensive comments on President Obama’s recent “compromise” to the HHS Mandate. My personal feeling when it was announced was that the compromise would, in the words of today’s announcement from Cardinal Dolan, “fall...
What Causes Homosexuality?
What Causes Homosexuality?
February 7, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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A recent discussion in one of this blog’s comboxes veered off into the old nature-or-nurture/chicken-or-egg question about homosexuality. The question: Is same-sex attraction the result of the individual’s genetic make-up, or it is the result of the environment in which they were raised? Based...
Rose Day: Pro Life Rally at the Oklahoma State...
Rose Day: Pro Life Rally at the Oklahoma State Capitol
February 7, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
Yesterday was Rose Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. This annual event goes back decades — all the way back to the years when I was a pro choice legislator. I remember how shy the pro life people were when they tip-toed into offices back then. They would hand the legislator a rose...
Princes, Human Beings and Doing the Things We...
Princes, Human Beings and Doing the Things We Hate
February 3, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
John Corapi shook people’s faith. The bishops who repeatedly transferred child-abusing priests shook people’s faith. I tremble to think of it, but I imagine that if I fell into some deep disgrace, that would shake a few people’s faith. I can’t speak for other people,...
January 2013
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God Made In My Image
God Made In My Image
January 31, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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I want God; not my idea of God. C.S. Lewis My god doesn’t … I don’t believe in a god who … How many times have we heard this? I ask you, if God is God; if He made everything, everywhere, including us, then what does it matter what we think of Him? All these quippy little assertions are at...
God Made In My Image
God Made In My Image
January 31, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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I want God; not my idea of God. C.S. Lewis My god doesn’t … I don’t believe in a god who … How many times have we heard this? I ask you, if God is God; if He made everything, everywhere, including us, then what does it matter what we think of Him? All these quippy little assertions are at...
Will Legalizing Gay Marriage in Britain Result...
Will Legalizing Gay Marriage in Britain Result in Coercive Attacks on Freedom of Conscience?
January 30, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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Great Britain’s government will vote soon on gay marriage. Christians have expressed concern that such a change in the law might result in attacks on freedom of conscience. Supporters of the measure have rushed to assure the public...
Stop Slogan-Voting. Stop Hate-Voting. Stop Being...
Stop Slogan-Voting. Stop Hate-Voting. Stop Being Manipulated. Part 6. Preach Christ = Preach Christ Crucified
January 30, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29: 18 … and he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. Mark 6: 34 For...
Parsing Killing With Impunity and Manufacturing...
Parsing Killing With Impunity and Manufacturing Monsters
January 28, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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In case you were wondering, the devil is at work all over the world, not just here in America. One case in point is a suggested revision to Dutch statutes that I mentioned in an earlier post to allow medical personnel to euthanize minors and Alzheimer’s sufferers. Ironically,...
Real Men Don’t Kill Their Children
Real Men Don’t Kill Their Children
January 29, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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My many dealings with pro-abortion liberal males has convinced me over and again that they are at heart unreconstructed misogynists. I knew this long before I was converted to the pro life viewpoint. I knew it when I was the Oklahoma Director for NARAL. I knew it back when I was killing pro life bills as a...
Saying Good-bye to Old Friends and the Me I Used...
Saying Good-bye to Old Friends and the Me I Used to Be
January 26, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton 2 Comments
Conversion. Three syllables. It’s not even a pretty-sounding word. Kun - vur - shun. But when the conversion in question is a switch from an anti-god viewpoint to an allegiance to Jesus Christ, it has the power to sweep away everything in its path. Conversion means more than reciting a...
Bill Maher, Prophecy Fulfiller or Just Another...
Bill Maher, Prophecy Fulfiller or Just Another Atheist Crank in Love With Death?
January 26, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton Leave a Comment
Bill Maher, the aggressive atheist/talk show host, managed to fulfill a prophecy a few months ago. Even though I doubt very much that this was his intention when he gave this interview, he comes pretty close. Mr Maher says (jokingly) I hate death. Then he goes on...
What Does Your Workplace Look Like?
What Does Your Workplace Look Like?
January 25, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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I am fascinated by the places people carve out for themselves when they work. Whether it’s a rest bar a the Post Office, a cubicle, or a spot on an assembly line, we all tend to make nests out of our workplaces. Writers, in particular, seem to give full vent to their creative nesting...
Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs: View Early Clip from...
Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs: View Early Clip from the Upcoming Movie
January 25, 2013 By Rebecca Hamilton
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I’m a big Steve Jobs fan. When the Hollywood powers that be cast Ashton Kutcher to play Steve Jobs, I “got” that he could look like Jobs. But could he possibly come up with that intensity and drive? Could he — or anyone — create a...
