Footnote by Dr. Christopher Manion
Footnote 16: Obama’s War Against The Kulaks
Is Obama really like Stalin? Listen to the Bellarmine Forum Footnote episode 16 wherein Dr. Manion examines whether the kulaks are alive and well in America today.
Footnote 15: Is Government Really a Charity?
Dr. Manion explores the question that once upon a time, charity was private, voluntary, and Christian. Today, countless charities – including Catholic ones — depend on government support. Is that a welcome trend?
Footnote 14: Remembering Paul Weyrich
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Footnote 13. MSNBC Promotes Ignorance Masquerading As Moralism
Chris Manion finds a surprising cause for the playground name calling rampant today.
Footnote 12. Counterfeiting is a crime — unless you do it legally.
Counterfeiters multiply during the Christmas season – but in Washington DC, it’s Christmas every day!
Footnote 11 – Is Social Justice Compatible with Charity?
A story told by Archbishop Chaput causes Chris Manion to ask- has social justice replaced virtue these days?
Footnote 10: Are the Bishops fighting Gay Marriage with one arm tied behind their back?
In Footnote episode 10, Dr. Manion concludes that the faithful would come to the defense of Sacramental marriage if our bishops would teach Humanae Vitae – and we should support them when they do.
Footnote 9: When Is A Scandal Not A Scandal?
In this episode of Footnote, Dr. Manion asks the question, When is a scandal not a scandal, and finds the answer to be:
Footnote 8: Is the Bishops’ Conference Turning the Corner?
At the annual meeting of the USCCB in Baltimore last week, bishops signaled that the focus on “Social Justice” that has prevailed for several decades might be changing to a focus on teaching the fundamentals of the faith to the faithful.
Footnote 7: Revenge – Or Love? The Catholic Answer
In Footnote 7, Chris Manion asks: Can a government based on revenge serve the common good? And is love of country a viable alternative?
