Category: Morality
Judging Others
Even people who are not religious know that one of Jesus’ most famous teachings was against judging. Jesus was not warning against judging the...
Abortion
Catholics are called to defend life at every stage of existence, from conception until natural death. No Catholic can support abortion, which kills the...
Marijuana
By allowing themselves to be impaired by the use of marijuana, a person insults the gifts of reason and intellect that man receives as...
Temptation
When we are tempted, we are battling an envious enemy who wants to separate us from God by causing us to doubt his plan...
Natural Law
God created a rational and orderly universe and allows humans, as rational creatures living in his universe, to participate in his eternal law by...
The Golden Rule
The Golden Rule is a rule of conduct which illustrates the obligation that Catholics have toward other people and serves as a guide for...
Drinking Alcohol
Alcohol is part of God’s creation and reminds man of God’s love and goodness. Celebrating God’s gifts with drinking in moderation is supported by...
The Problem of Evil
The presence of evil in the world causes some people to question God’s existence. If God is so great and good, why would He...
Just War
The Catholic Church teaches that war is never good. But the Church also understands that violence can be justified when it is necessary to...
Spiritual Works of Mercy
Mercy is responding to the suffering of another through acts of love. Jesus spoke of God the Father doing good for even the ungrateful...