The media and entertainment industries tend to downplay many of the contributions made by outstanding trailblazing women if they also happen to hold conservative viewpoints.
By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky ( bio - articles - email ) | Feb 17, 2021
Since the definition of “racism” is elusive, some suggest that using the traditional vocabulary of sin is the better path. But there are too many racist examples to ignore (e.g., the burning of crosses by the Ku Klux Klan and the Nazi “Master Race” ideology). We need an accurate and just definition to help us ensure that proposed solutions do not wreak greater havoc.
Upon scrutiny, popular definitions are inadequate. The Merriam-Webster definition reads: “A belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race.” The US Conference of Catholic Bishops repackages the definition, applying sinful pride to race awareness: “Racism arises when either consciously or unconsciously a person holds that his or her own race or ethnicity is superior, and therefore judges persons of oth
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The Second Amendment Preservation Act : Missouri Passes Bill To Nullify Federal Gun Laws
Published: February 15, 2021
A bill introduced in the Nevada legislature, with the backing of the Governor, would allow tech companies to create new towns called “Innovation Zones.” The purpose of the zones is to provide flexibility to experiment with government, particularly related to integrating “innovative technologies.” These technologies can include blockchain, autonomous technology, the Internet of Things, robotics, artificial intelligence, wireless technology, biometrics, and renewable resources.
The zones would have to be created on at least 50,000 acres of currently unincorporated, unoccupied land, which is owned or purchased by the company. Also, prior to applying for the Innovation Zone status, company applicants are required to make a $250 million investment in the land. And the company must commit to spending another $1 billion over the following ten years.
Cardinal Gregory surely recognizes that it’s wrong to be silent or shirk his important role as spiritual leader to the leader of the free world and his larger flock.