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Evolutionism: Just Another Old Materialistic Philosophical Theory?

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo February 16, 2018April 19, 2006

While many try to frame the evolution as a purely natural process that explains the origins of the universe, they do not see all the implications of that position. They fail to realize that, at least in its Darwinian version, evolutionism is above all a philosophical doctrine or belief since it aims … Read more

The Asian Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina: “Nature’s Vengeance”?

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo September 13, 2017January 9, 2006

It has been a year since the catastrophic tsunami that swept the coastlines of nations on the Indian Ocean. More recently, Americans are still reeling from a series of hurricanes that devastated the southern U.S. and particularly New Orleans. In the wake of these events, the polemic continues unabated between those who … Read more

Is the Voice of God Resounding in the Recent Catastrophes?

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo March 18, 2019November 18, 2005

The string of natural calamities and man-made tragedies afflicting the world and the United States, particularly Hurricane Katrina in late August, have stimulated many people to reflection. Some see these tragic events as God’s chastisement of a sinful mankind; others see them as yet one more merciful warning from Providence; others yet … Read more

Judging Terri

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo September 29, 2017April 10, 2005

For some years now the case of Theresa (Terri) Schiavo has sparked a white hot controversy in American public opinion. After collapsing at home early in 1990, Terri has been in what some call a Persistent Vegetative State (PVS). Brain damage has left her unable to communicate or swallow. As a result, … Read more

The Church’s Infallible and Immutable Doctrine on Contraception Stands Amid Growing Opposition

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo June 26, 2019March 18, 2005

Recent statements by Cardinals George Cottier and Javier Lozano Barragán that condom use is legitimate in certain circumstances to prevent the spread of AIDS are creating confusion among Catholics worldwide and causing enormous scandal. Unfortunately, these high-ranking prelates, both holding important posts in the Roman Curia, have joined a growing number of … Read more

Tsunami: Natural Causes and Supernatural Consequences

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo March 18, 2019January 10, 2005

“It was as if God had unleashed his anger on the people,” said an eyewitness of the tsunami that devastated the coastlines of eleven countries in South Asia and even East Africa. This lively impression of God’s wrath in action was precisely the point that most news reports and commentaries sought to … Read more

Where Children Have No Voice: The “Right” of Adoption by Homosexual Partners

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo March 7, 2017December 7, 2004

Along with same sex “marriage,” adoption of children holds a prominent place on the homosexual agenda. Although the first “right” was dealt a severe blow with referenda banning same sex “marriage” in 13 states, the adoption of children by homosexual activists is almost imperceptibly moving forward. We will deal with this aspect … Read more

The “Animal Homosexuality” Myth

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo December 19, 2016March 18, 2004

In its effort to present homosexuality as normal, the homosexual movement turned to science in an attempt to prove three major premises: 1. Homosexuality is genetic or innate; 2. Homosexuality is irreversible; 3. Since animals engage in same-sex sexual behavior, homosexuality is natural. Keenly aware of its inability to prove the first … Read more

The Wiles and Guiles of a Campaign Against Priestly Celibacy

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo August 15, 2018June 5, 2003

In a previous article on the apostolic origins of celibacy, I wrote: Among the Apostles, only Saint Peter is known to have been married because his mother-in-law is mentioned in the Gospels. Some of the others might have been married but there is a clear indication that they left everything, including their … Read more

Just War According to Catholic Teaching

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo October 4, 2025April 9, 2003

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