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May 24, 2019

The Equality Act Shows That State Persecution is Just Around the Corner, by C C Pecknold

By C C Pecknold, Catholic Herald - Last week the House Democrats passed the Equality Act, legislation which adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the definition of “sex” in federal civil rights laws… In the Democratic primary race, this legislation seems perfectly timed. Bernie Sanders congratulated House Representatives for voting “on the right side of history.” No longer would transgendered persons be denied their natural right to a gender-reveal cake. Joe Biden said that the Equality Act brings us “one step closer to righting this wrong.” Senator Kamala Harris has co-sponsored the Act in the Senate, saying that “progress can’t wait.”

May 24, 2019

Argentinian Doctor Convicted of Refusing to Perform Abortion

Catholic News Agency - Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, an OB-GYN in Argentina, was found guilty on Monday of having prevented an abortion, after he decided to save the life of an unborn baby whose mother had taken an abortion pill… After three days of arguments in the Rio Negro Court in Argentina, Judge Álvaro Meynet found Rodríguez guilty of failing to carry out his duty as a public functionary… In the coming days, the court will announce the sentence, which could range from suspension from practicing medicine to two years in prison.

May 24, 2019

Ilhan Omar Attacks Pro-Life Christians: “Religious Fundamentalists” “Imposing Their Beliefs on Society”, by Steven Ertelt

By Steven Ertelt, LifeNews - Omar attacked pro-life conservatives and called Christian Americans who support protections for little babies religious radical. She claimed that they are trying to impose their views on the nation even though the pro-life laws would merely protect the human rights of every human being… “I rise today to defy the horrifying attacks happening against women’s reproductive rights all across this country,” Omar began.” Religious fundamentalists are currently trying to manipulate state laws in order to impose their beliefs on an entire society, all with complete disregard for voices and the rights of American women.”

May 24, 2019

Cardinal Cupich’s Cathedral Promotes Elton John Biopic ‘Rocketman’ Despite Gay Sex Scenes, by Martin M. Barillas

By Martin M. Barillas, LifeSiteNews - The parish bulletin of Holy Name Cathedral in the Chicago archdiocese advertised that a group of parishioners is getting together to watch the pornographic film Rocketman… Father Greg Sakowicz serves as rector of the cathedral, which is the see of Cardinal Blase Cupich. The bulletin of the parish he serves lists a number of different activities involving parishioners, including a Shabbat service at a Chicago synagogue, a book group, “Centering Prayer,” and an “Afternoon Movie Group.”