Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

Pia de Solenni

Home
Catholic

2012-10-16T07:33:19-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

What Women Want: Romney Leads Obama

Last updated on: October 16, 2012 at 7:33 am By Pia de Solenni

An outside observer, say an anthropologist hundreds of years from now, might survey the evidence of our conversations and conclude that women were only concerned about their genital regions. Look no further than the so-called war on women, just another version of pelvic politics. You know, abortion, contraception, abortion, and, oh yes, abortion. As if women have no other concerns. Well, a USA Today/Gallup poll now shows Gov. Romney taking the lead over Pres. Obama precisely because more women are opting... Read more

Uncategorized

2012 election

women

2012-09-27T06:19:50-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Yes, We Can

Last updated on: September 27, 2012 at 6:19 am By Pia de Solenni

Over the past few months, I’ve participated in several events on the topics of religious freedom and faithful citizenship. Repeatedly, I’ve been asked what Catholics can do to promote conversations about voting in line with one’s professed Catholic faith. There’s a general sense out there that the laity can’t say or do much unless an effort is spearheaded by a pastor or a bishop. This is just another face of clericalism, but more on that another time. It’s true that... Read more

Uncategorized

2012-08-21T14:56:56-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Responding To Akin: When Pro-Lifers Do The Work For Abortion Advocates

Last updated on: August 21, 2012 at 2:56 pm By Pia de Solenni

I think I’m going out on a limb here, but I’m a little surprised at the reaction to Rep. Todd Akin’s idiotic and unfortunate remarks on “legitimate rape” and the theory that rape victims’ bodies somehow protect them from getting pregnant as a result of the attack. All of us say (and do!) stupid things at one time or another. Unfortunately, more of us are caught saying them now that media are omnipresent. And politicians seem to say more than... Read more

2012-08-02T00:07:09-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Secretary Clinton Warns of Threats to Religious Freedom.

Last updated on: August 2, 2012 at 12:07 am By Pia de Solenni

Today, the HHS Mandate went into effect for private businesses. And the U.S. State Department released its annual report on International Religious Freedom. Secretary Clinton gave remarks today. Funny thing. She didn’t mention anything about today’s start of the HHS Mandate. Read more

Uncategorized

religious freedom

2012-07-30T10:42:19-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Give This Woman A Medal.

Last updated on: July 30, 2012 at 10:42 am By Pia de Solenni

Seriously. Lou Xiaoying, an 88-year-old Chinese woman is credited with saving the lives of 30 children she found in dumpsters over the past forty years. Her work as a rubbish collector put her in the right place at the right time. Her generosity should inspire us all. But this story should also be used to highlight the atrocity of forced abortion in China, a story that seems to be gaining traction these days. I, for one, never thought I’d see a... Read more

Uncategorized

China

forced abortion

2014-10-22T09:28:29-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

“Fifty Shades of Grey.” More Like Fifty Types of Denial.

Last updated on: October 22, 2014 at 9:28 am By Pia de Solenni

I’ve received several questions via email about a new erotic trilogy called Fifty Shades of Grey, a story about a young college woman (and a virgin) who enters into a contract with a businessman whereby he has total control of her life while she participates in a submissive sexual relationship with him. The book takes place in Seattle (my current hometown) and involves explicit descriptions of sexual encounters including bondage and S&M. Apparently, it’s become quite a hit and women... Read more

2012-06-21T06:15:04-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Text “Freedom”

Last updated on: June 21, 2012 at 6:15 am By Pia de Solenni

Fortnight For Freedom starts today! We’re beginning two weeks of prayer and events to create greater awareness about the current threats to religious freedom here in the United States. As part of a national effort to educate, the USCCB announced this morning a text campaign to create a network so that people of goodwill can stay informed on the latest news and projects concerning efforts to promote and defend our religious freedom. Here’s how it works: Send a text... Read more

Uncategorized

2012-04-13T10:39:01-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

The Catholic League: Making The Latest Mommy War Worse

Last updated on: April 13, 2012 at 10:39 am By Pia de Solenni

By now most people have heard about Hilary Rosen’s terrible choice of words in reference to Ann Romney on CNN Wednesday night. Rosen is a White House adviser and a PR consultant which makes her choice of words all the more impactful. If you didn’t, here’s the clip. CNN has a complete transcript here. When discussing Romney’s campaign and how/whether it’s reaching women, Rosen said, What you have is Mitt Romney running around the country saying, well, you know, my... Read more

2012-03-26T10:27:11-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

‘October Baby’ Touches A Nerve

Last updated on: March 26, 2012 at 10:27 am By Pia de Solenni

The New York Times has a review of the new movie October Baby that fails to tell the reader anything about the movie as a film, but it sure tells us a lot about the author’s attitudes on abortion. More precisely, it tells us a lot about her views of pro-lifers. Take a look at the first paragraph: More slickly packaged than most faith-based fare, “October Baby” gussies up its anti-abortion message with gauzy cinematography and more emo music than... Read more

2012-03-16T17:32:28-07:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Punting on the HHS Mandate & Campaign 2012

Last updated on: March 16, 2012 at 5:32 pm By Pia de Solenni

James Capretta over at NRO has a good piece on the latest “accommodation” on the HHS Mandate. National Catholic Reporter has an incredibly biased report, but they offer links to the relevant documents at the end of the article. But I can’t pass up the opportunity to point out the bias from a so-called Catholic outlet. According to NCR: Taking a conciliatory tone and asking for a wide range of public comment, the Obama administration announced this afternoon new accommodations... Read more

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

Which creature deceived Eve into eating the forbidden fruit?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Lion Serpent Raven Frog

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Articles Thinking Out Loud Uncategorized

Select a Month August 2016 July 2016 May 2016 March 2016 February 2016 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 September 2013 August 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 March 2011 February 2011 January 2011 December 2010 November 2010 October 2010 September 2010 May 2010 April 2010 March 2010 August 2009 June 2009 May 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 December 2008 November 2008 October 2008 September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008 February 2008 January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 July 2007 October 1008

TRENDING AT PATHEOS Catholic