U.S. bishops step up efforts to defend marriage
‘“Marriage is a life-giving vocation,” said Bishop Cordelione, “a unique adventure and responsibility that only one man and one woman can embark upon together.”
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Extensive TV watching linked with increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, early death
An analysis of several studies found watching television for 2-3 hours per day or more was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause death.
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Canada’s pro-life, pro-family political party moves to establish provincial wings
“We’re excited at the federal level that we now have the package developed," said federal party leader Jim Hnatiuk.
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Michele Bachmann announces her move for the presidency
In contrast to her fellow Minnesotan Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Bachmann stressed that her opposition to legal abortion did not stop at "rape, incest, or the life of the mother."
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Catholic U. president: it’s time to ditch coed dorms
Coed dorms, a social experiment that began as early as 1960 before gaining traction in the 70s, have now overtaken over 90 percent of American college campuses.
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MTV pulls beleaguered ‘Skins’ after one season
MTV has canned a highly explicit TV show that staggered to the end of its only season after major advertisers backed out due to accusations of child pornography.
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Hamilton school board ‘religious accommodation’ policy would exclude moral beliefs
While the policy is ostensibly designed to protect freedom of religion, it defines "creed" to exclude "secular, moral, or ethical beliefs or political convictions.”
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Stay-at-home mothers, get back to work: European Union
Called “Operation Mama,” the scheme is aimed particularly at mothers whose children are between six and 16.
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Ron Paul: breakdown of family values, not gov’t, at heart of legal abortion
“We would like to think that all we have to do is elect the right politicians and everything is going to be okay. But the government is a reflection of the people and their values,” said Paul.
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Virginia Attorney General is Rising Pro-Life Star
Now Cuccinelli is viewed among pro-family conservatives as a rising star. Richard Land said, "He's solidly pro life. He's telegenic, and that's important in this day and age. Ask Barack Obama."
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