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Inside the Capitol
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Voter ID offers chance to clarify church role in public arena
Posted by Jason Adkins · May 09, 2012 4:00 PM
In any given legislative session in Minnesota, thousands of bills are introduced on every subject imaginable. The Church does not pronounce its view or take a position on the vast majority of bills because it is not within its proper role or competency to offer technical solutions to every social and political challenge.
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Of popes, presidents and peace
Posted by Jason Adkins · April 26, 2012 4:00 PM
Too often today, we hear complaints about the church meddling in politics. We are accused of trying to take the reins of political power and imposing our religion on others. The church, however, does not seek to control the state nor does it wish to impose sectarian beliefs on the public.
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Understanding the economic justice of marriage
Posted by Richard Aleman · March 28, 2012 4:00 PM
The Catholic Church is sometimes unfairly reproached because of an inaccurate perception that her defense of marriage and family diminishes her efforts to address economic problems such as poverty and the rights of workers.
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Forming consciences for faithful citizenship
Posted by Jason Adkins · March 01, 2012 4:00 PM
Abraham Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address that American government is “of the people, by the people, for the people.” But such a political system requires learned and virtuous citizens to make informed choices about the politicians they elect as representatives, as well as the public policy matters that should receive the most attention.
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Design With a Purpose
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · February 16, 2012 3:06 PM
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Sixty-Three Passionless Years
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · February 14, 2012 4:02 PM
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What You Wanted to Know About “Sexual Complementarity” But Were Afraid to Ask
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · February 09, 2012 2:49 PM
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Spiritual Motherhood and Fatherhood
Posted by Minnesota Catholic Conference · February 03, 2012 3:58 PM
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Human trafficking epidemic should concern MN Catholics
Posted by Jessica Aleman · January 31, 2012 4:00 PM
“Aren’t these girls from other countries?” asked a guest at a recent Minnesota human trafficking awareness party being covered by local news. It’s a common question with an often unexpected answer: No, most aren’t. They are runaways from American Indian reservations. Victims of “boyfriends” who turn out to be pimps. Girls desperately trying to get out of the poverty trap.