Why are socialists so pro-abortion?
Socialism is in the news more than ever as one socialist-leaning politician after another wins their races in Democratic party primaries. Some even call themselves communists. The movement is led…
Read MoreThe most important theme of “The Odyssey”
This blogpost is less interested in the relative merits and demerits of The Odyssey itself than in its timeless theme: the desire to go home. The entire film is about Ithaca’s King Odysseus’ quest to return home after a 20 year absence. As Odysseus, portrayed by Matt Damon, says: “No one can stand between me and home, not even the gods.”
Read MoreWhy the downfall of Roe v Wade was so important
Roe vs. Wade horrified most of the nation. In the 50 years since, many people who were horrified then have become acquiescent in abortion now. People who do not live and breathe an issue get their cues about what is right and wrong from what is legal.
Read MoreParishes Fund Installation of Baby Boxes
By Ann Pierson A new resource for surrendering a baby is available to those in the Des Moines Metro. A Safe Haven Baby Box, a non-contact surrender option, has been…
Read MoreA life lesson from Dr. Peter Kreeft
Dr. Peter Kreeft is a philosophy professor at Boston College and prolific author of more than one hundred books. His wife of 63 years, Maria, died six weeks ago. He…
Read MoreThe world is about to turn
History is about to pivot. Demography, technology, religion, governance, and international balance of power are all undergoing seismic shifts. The future of the unborn hangs in the balance. Are these shifts for the good or the bad? Probably both, but they’re coming, whether we like them or not.
Read MoreIntroducing Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Swift!
Taylor Swift has had more influence over women of child-bearing age than any parent, pastor, or pundit in America. Her marriage to Travis Kelce is an unintended win for the pro-life movement. Thank-you, Taylor Swift, for making marriage cool again!
Read MoreWhat a country!
For once, let’s sing America’s praises! We’ve noticed something odd about our political discourse these days. When it comes to the U.S., all we seem to hear about our country is how horrible we are. The sharpest criticisms invariably come from our most vocal proponents of unrestricted abortion.
Read MoreRepresentative Devon Wood addresses the Iowa March for Life
[Devon Wood is represents the 17th District in the Iowa House of Representatives. She is one of the youngest members in the Iowa Legislature, demonstrating wisdom beyond her years in…
Read MoreRoe v Wade overturned 4 years ago today!
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th, 2022 with the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The landmark ruling returned authority to regulate or ban abortion back to the states. The decision wasn’t just the answer to a prayer. It was an answer to the collective prayers of pro-lifers since the awful Roe decision came down in 1973.
Those prayers easily run into the billions, as pro-lifers repeated their prayers each time they prayed in front of Planned Parenthood asking God for an end to human abortion.