Did Catholic Governor Andrew Cuomo Blaspheme Against God?

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Did Catholic Governor Andrew Cuomo Blaspheme Against God?

On Easter Monday, Governor Andrew Cuomo made a comment about the coronavirus fight that caused a storm of complaints. Many are even calling it blasphemous. He said, “The number is down because we brought the number down. God did not do that. Fate did not do that. Destiny did not do that. … Read more

The Good Surprises of God and the Coronavirus Crisis

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The Good Surprises of God and the Coronavirus Crisis

As the coronavirus situation stands, things don’t look good. The virus is killing thousands of Americans (as viruses do). The economy is in free fall, hemorrhaging trillions of dollars and millions of lost jobs. The nation is saddled with debt coming from a $2.3 trillion fiscal relief package. The Fed injects an … Read more

Government Can’t Keep Acting Like Money Grows on Trees

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Government Can’t Keep Acting Like Money Grows on Trees

A trillion dollars used to be a lot of money. In the past, most people never even thought in these terms since it seemed so far from reality. A trillion was like a gazillion. Few knew how many zeros were involved. However, times have changed. Our economy has expanded, and the value … Read more

How God Is Acting Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

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How God Is Acting Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

With most of the nation under stay-at-home orders, the media are taking an upbeat attitude to the tragic lockdown. Most treat it as a temporary measure that we must endure before getting back to normal. Thus, the Internet is full of lists of things we can do while at home. They present … Read more

Why Are the Bishops Trying to Be More Like Caesar Than Caesar?

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Why Are the Bishops Trying to Be More Like Caesar Than Caesar

In times of disaster in America, public authority has always called upon God to come to the nation’s aid. The call is to a vague God. Our religious consensus recognizes only “Nature’s God” without going into specifics. Unlike secular Europe, America has always favored religion as a means to ensure God’s material … Read more

China’s “Zero” Virus Cover-up Speaks Zero Truth

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China’s “Zero” Virus Cover-up Speaks Zero Truth

In Soviet Russia, there were two major newspapers. One was called Izvestia, which means news, and the other was called Pravda, which means truth. The Russians used to say, “there is no truth in Pravda and no news in Izvestia.” Communist countries peddle propaganda, not truth. Falsehood is a way of life … Read more

Amid Coronavirus Trials, Think of Heavenly Things

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Amid Coronavirus Trials, Think of Heavenly Things

In times of great suffering like ours, it does us good to think about heavenly things. Such considerations are constant reminders that our greatest concerns should be our union with God in this world and the next. Indeed, in times past, people commonly raised their hearts to Heaven, which made all their … Read more

Will Misreporting COVID-19 Deaths Add to the Panic?

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Will Misreporting COVID-19 Deaths Add to the Panic?

Early in 2020, a highly contagious and deadly coronavirus coming from China began to spread throughout the globe. World leaders turned to epidemiologists for advice on how to project the number of deaths and prevent the spread. They constructed models upon these figures. As a result of this advice, whole cities have … Read more

Coronavirus Heightens Clash Between Two Views of America

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Coronavirus Heightens Clash Between Two Views of America

Between a Rock and a Hard Place America is stuck between a rock and a hard place. The nation must decide whether to ratchet up enforcement of non-essential business closures or allow production to resume. While we need to address the spread of the coronavirus with prudent measures such as social distancing … Read more