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Catholic attitudes on abortion

Posted on 11/06/2015 by Scott Anderson

Since my  Catholic ordination I have said Mass on a regular basis for the Good Counsel Network, which promotes Catholic pro-life teaching , and gives practical and emotional support to couples and single mothers choosing not to abort an unplanned pregnancy. … Continue reading →

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In the struggle against terrorism what hope is there for free-speech?

Posted on 04/10/2014 by Scott Anderson

Reports of  Theresa May’s speech at the Tory Party Conference are beginning to cause some concern. For while the British people are united behind efforts to counter violent terrorism, some commentators identity an important shift in the Home Secretary’s thinking. … Continue reading →

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When words are used to hide the truth 5

Posted on 06/08/2014 by Scott Anderson

The western world is very nervous about what it calls ‘judgemental attitudes’. In order to make sure that moral decisions are not ‘pre-judged’ it prefers morally ‘neutral’ words. One of the most obvious examples is the way in which ‘abortion’ … Continue reading →

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When words are used to hide the truth (3)

Posted on 15/10/2013 by Scott Anderson

                  The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to pursue charges against two doctors who agreed to perform abortions on the grounds of the gender of an unborn child. Lord Steel who … Continue reading →

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