On Monday, late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell was found guilty of three counts of First Degree Murder for killing babies born alive when they were supposed to have been killed in utero (isn’t it absurd that the physical location of the victim makes the difference between … Continue readingLove Your Enemies
In my second article on capital punishment, I explored why death penalty alternatives for the intractably violent do not work. Life sentences do not ensure violent inmates won’t escape to kill again and upgrading prisons still exposes inmates and employees to threats against their own … Continue readingThe Death Penalty Dilemma–Part 3
During this Respect Life month I started thinking about the saints and which ones I would most identify with the life issues today. Thus I came up with “Saints for Life.” There are many saints that could fit all of these categories, but I’ve kept … Continue readingSaints for Life
For nearly 15 years, I’ve been married to a police officer. So I’ve grappled with the concept of capital punishment more than most, because my husband’s death at work could lead to his murderer being charged with a capital crime. I’ve found most Catholics hold … Continue readingThe Death Penalty Dilemma