New Oxford Notes: April 2016
Looking Beyond Malalapalooza
For those seeking Muslim female viewpoints that depart from the politically correct narrative, we suggest the writings and speeches of Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Nonie Darwish, and Brigitte Gabriel.
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A New Springtime for Liberal Catholicism?
When John Paul II and Benedict XVI commanded the chair of Peter, conservative and orthodox Catholics knew the pope and Magisterium were their 'court of last appeal.' That privilege now belongs to liberal Catholics.
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Syncretism assumes common content and, on that basis, is open to incorporating beliefs and practices from any and every spiritual tradition.
While the March of Dimes may do valuable work toward helping conquer birth defects, other unborn handicapped children are denied life because of its support of prenatal testing.