Sexual atoms and molecules
A major issue in bioethics today involves “informed consent,” but some try to make everything about consent. This is especially notable when it comes to...
Dehumanizing one another
A female sharpshooter nicknamed “Lady Death” has recently become a Ukrainian folk hero for defiantly attacking Russian soldiers undercover. The young markswoman fought for several...
Suicidal fears and authentic accompaniment
When we realize that someone we love may be suicidal, it can be complicated to figure out how best to respond. The threat of...
Accelerating vaccine development
Creating a new vaccine and bringing it to market typically requires more than a decade of research and clinical testing. Many companies and research...
A great nation begins to come to its senses
This past weekend in Houston, I had the opportunity to speak at a religious liberty conference about transgender issues, homosexuality and contraception. The conference...
Challenging the establishment on childhood gender transitions
A 23-year-old woman named Keira Bell recently brought a pivotal lawsuit against the National Health Services Gender Identity Development Clinic in London, better known as...
The moral analysis of boxing
In 1996 when Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame on international television, the issue of sports-induced brain damage was raised to new prominence. One...
Should we take whatever vaccine is offered?
On March 1, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker told residents in Mattapan that when it comes to the various COVID-19 vaccines, “These are all very...
Young women giving themselves away for nothing
As Internet pornography continues to make inroads into the daily lives of millions, greater numbers of young women are making the decision to participate...
What young people could most profit from hearing about Marriage
Young people today experience various pressures and expectations that can make them anxious. In a recent essay, Professor Timothy P. O’Malley, of Notre Dame’s...
