http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:49 -0700 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:49:36 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Dying-to-Live-Immigration-and-the-Eucharist?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner The issue of immigration reform has been a controversial one both here in the United States and in Europe. Many voices have contributed to the conversation, some expressing a protectivist mindset by either seeking to build walls on our borders, ... Catholic social Teaching Religion and Politics Spirituality Parish Event Immigration Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:49:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Dying-to-Live-Immigration-and-the-Eucharist?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Shop-with-a-Conscience?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church will sponsor an Alternative Christmas Market this weekend.   According to parish organizers, Lynn and Tony Fadale, the event is geared to encourage the parish family and other in the area to reflect on... Catholic social Teaching Ecology Trade Labor Parish Event Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:08:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Shop-with-a-Conscience?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d6-ProAbortion-An-Obstacle-to-Health-Reform?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner While legislators on Capitol Hill are tinkering over a national health care bill, Catholics anxiously watch to see what form the legislation might take. Though Catholics, including the U.S. Conference of Bishops, call for a reform, there is apprehens... Catholic social Teaching Religion and Politics Health Care Abortion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:39:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d6-ProAbortion-An-Obstacle-to-Health-Reform?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Make-your-Faith-Matter--Walk-to-end-homelessness?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner People of faith will be coming together this Saturday, November 7th. to support the United Way of Greater Los Angeles on a walk to end homelessness. News of the event was announced by the Office of Justice and Peace of the Los Angeles Catholic Archdi... Interfaith Homelessness Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:14:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Make-your-Faith-Matter--Walk-to-end-homelessness?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d22-LA-Religious-Leaders-Support-Millenium-Development-Goals?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner  “Though we share different theologies, we share a common humanity.” These were the welcoming words of Cardinal Roger Mahony to representatives of various faith traditions and Southern California interfaith organizations at Loyo... Catholic social Teaching Religion and Politics Interfaith United Nations Poverty Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:06:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d22-LA-Religious-Leaders-Support-Millenium-Development-Goals?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d4-A-Catholic-Celebration-of-Work-Labor-Day-2009?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner One of the themes of Catholic Social Teachings is the recognition of the dignity of work and the defense of the rights of workers. These two components of the teaching are grounded in the belief that we are all made in God’s image and like... Catholic social Teaching Religion and Politics Health Care Labor Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:36:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m9d4-A-Catholic-Celebration-of-Work-Labor-Day-2009?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Obama-Praises-Religious-Communities-on-Health-Care-Reform?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner Obama praises and thanks religious communities for promoting justice in the United States by their contributions to the social movements of the past, and calls them to now act on healthcare reform. The President today, during a call-in-conferenc... Catholic social Teaching Religion and Politics Health Care Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:29:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Obama-Praises-Religious-Communities-on-Health-Care-Reform?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Dont-Blame-God?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner In his book, God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, Christopher Hitchens takes up the old banner against belief in God. To summarize the argument, if we look at history, we see that those who believe in God have contributed to the violenc... Atheism War Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:43:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Dont-Blame-God?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Religion-and-War-Cause-or-Cure?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner Sick and Tired of God: An Open Letter to Theist by Carol Everhart Roper was recently posted by LA Atheist Examiner Hugh Kramer.  Even though I do not share Hugh's atheistic belief, I at times read and enjoy his contributions to the Religion and ... Religion and Politics Atheism War Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:06:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Religion-and-War-Cause-or-Cure?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Fair-Trade-LA-Belief-Not-Ideology?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner Fair Trade Los Angeles is an example of how individuals, grounded in their beliefs rather than an ideology, can come together and move toward a good. Coming from various faith traditions, or lack thereof, the organization began with five individ... Catholic social Teaching Ecology Trade Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:13:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Fair-Trade-LA-Belief-Not-Ideology?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Prop-8-St-Valentine--SameSex-Marriage?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner “Do same-sex couples have the right to marry?” The question has given itself to debate, with the ‘definition of marriage’ being thrown into the arena of politics even to the point of it becoming the litmus test for determ... Catholic social Teaching Sexuality Marriage Tue, 26 May 2009 23:42:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Prop-8-St-Valentine--SameSex-Marriage?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m5d7-National-Day-of-Prayer-Not-Sufficient?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner “No basta rezar. Hacen falta muchas cosas para consegir la paz. ” (It is not sufficient to pray. There are many things needed to attain peace). These are words often sung in Catholic churches, both in Southern California and in ... Catholic social Teaching Religion and Politics Ecology Spirituality Thu, 07 May 2009 17:34:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m5d7-National-Day-of-Prayer-Not-Sufficient?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Not-Just-Earth-Day-Creation?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner Last weekend, I took my twelve- and five-year-old sons to see Disney’s new movie, Earth. Viewing the movie with my two youngest sons was the culminating act of a week filled with earth-centered activities including the exhibitions and pres... Catholic social Teaching Enviroment Ecology Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:18:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Not-Just-Earth-Day-Creation?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Earth-Day-Catholic-Climate-Covenant-Launched?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner This week, individuals, organizations, business and institutions have been celebrating Earth Day. Respect for Creation is both a necessity and moral practice.  In addition to these, Catholics propose that respect for Creation may be a ... Catholic social Teaching Enviroment Ecology Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:50:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Earth-Day-Catholic-Climate-Covenant-Launched?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m4d17-The-Condom-A-Distraction-from-Justice?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner On his plane trip to Africa, responding to a reporter’s question about the Catholic Church’s response to the spread of AIDS in the continent, Pope Benedict made reference to condom distribution as worsening the problem. The Pope’s r... Catholic social Teaching Sexuality Pope Media Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:50:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m4d17-The-Condom-A-Distraction-from-Justice?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Conscience-Protection-RegulationBushs-Last-Attack?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner IFor the last month individuals have been invited by the White House to express their opinion on the possible repealing of the conscience protection regulation signed into place by President Bush right before he left office.President’s Obama po... Catholic social Teaching Religion and Politics Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:00:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7233-LA-Catholic-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Conscience-Protection-RegulationBushs-Last-Attack?cid=exrss-LA-Catholic-Examiner