Defending a Higher Law Goes Nationwide

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As part of its Traditional Marriage Crusade, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) is holding promotional talks and signings for it s new book against same-sex “marriage.” In the first week after its publication, the book has been promoted at events in St. Louis, Miami and … Read more

American TFP Applauds Presidential Support

American TFP Applauds Presidential Support

Following his February 24 announcement supporting a constitutional amendment, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) sent a letter to President Bush, expressing its congratulations for his stand against same-sex “marriage.” While realizing that this measure will not stop “civil unions,” the American TFP believes it “removes … Read more

What They Are Saying About Defending a Higher Law

Pope Francis: A Paradigm Shift in the Church’s Position on Homosexual Sin? 2

“The paper is written with impeccable logic in virtually every section. In some ways, it almost reads like a modern format of the Summa Theologica where the opponent’s arguments are laid out and then refuted. The authors are fully in conformity with the teachings of the Church and argue for the Church’s … Read more

On a Marian Pilgrimage: The Return of Our Great Queen

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On a pilgrimage to visit the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Good Success, I embarked for Quito, Ecuador with great expectations. Part of my task in taking part in this TFP pilgrimage was to help with the solemnities of her February 2 feast. However, I also hoped to immerse myself in … Read more

American TFP Co-Sponsors Speak Out Illinois Pro-Life Conference

American TFP Co-Sponsors Speak Out Illinois Pro-Life Conference 2

More than 400 pro-lifers participated in the annual Speak Out Illinois conference, held each year around the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion. The meeting memorializes the 41 million unborn babies that have been legally aborted since 1973. This year’s conference, co-sponsored by … Read more

Letter to the President – 2003

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The following letter was sent to President George W. Bush: December 19, 2003 VIA FACSIMILE The Honorable George W. Bush President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the American TFP I would like to thank you for all … Read more

Neither Normal Nor Natural

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Crusade Magazine: Dr. Nicolosi, would you please describe for our readers NARTH’s primary focus? Dr. Joseph Nicolosi: NARTH is the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality. Basically, our position is that homosexuality is neither normal nor natural. Rather, it is a developmental disorder that constitutes a treatable condition. Crusade: What … Read more

Crime Control not Gun Control in Brazil

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“Crime control” not “gun control” was the message of the National Rifle Association’s Charles Cunningham, who spoke to a standing room only audience in São Paulo Brazil on August 14. Mr. Cunningham is the director of federal affairs for the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Affairs. He was invited to visit Brazil by the … Read more

Catholic Louisiana: The Road Less Traveled

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It is not often one can pray the rosary aloud walking through New Orleans’ French Quarter. But then again, I was not on an ordinary tour of the city. There are two ways visitors can experience Louisiana. You can take the beaten path that so often appears in the pages of major … Read more

Just War According to Catholic Teaching

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After the brutal September 11 attacks, the United States must once again wage a war in a foreign land. As always, the problem of the legitimacy of using military action for revenge as a means of re-establishing justice comes to the fore. Thus, it is in the interest of our readers to … Read more