• Be mindful of the source of your claimed rights
    March 29, 2018
    by Christopher Dodson
    Laws come from three sources, some of them interrelated.
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  • Any discrimination is foreign to the mind of Christ
    March 2, 2018
    by Christopher Dodson
    The Gospel is also clear about the dignity of all human persons.
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  • Discrimination of people with disabilities before and after birth is unacceptable
    February 1, 2018
    by Christopher Dodson
    The marginalization of and willful blindness toward persons with disabilities should come as no surprise when we recognize that society not only allows but encourages destroying those persons prenatally.
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  • Recognizing the face of Christ in others
    January 8, 2018
    by Christopher Dodson
    Rather than looking at Him as a spirit among us, we should look for Him in each other.
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  • Solidarity must prevail over politics of exclusion
    November 30, 2017
    by Christopher Dodson
    The root of the ugly divisiveness that threatens our country—and sadly many others—is a failure to see the “other” as one of us.
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  • Being a responsible consumer requires diligence
    November 2, 2017
    by Christopher Dodson
    The consumer has the primary responsibility to sift through the information, find the truth, and then act on it.
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  • Catholic social doctrine takes a stand for all
    October 3, 2017
    Against a world that is motivated by self-interest, Catholic social doctrine takes a stand for all human persons. 
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  • Flawed logic undermines public policy statements
    September 1, 2017
    by Christopher Dodson
    Tu quoque logic appeals appear in response to almost every statement issued by the bishops on public policy matters.
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  • The call to missionary discipleship
    July 26, 2017
    by Christopher Dodson
    Being a missionary disciple is not something that happens solely within spaces of worship, parishes, Catholic schools, or diocesan offices. It must become who we are in our being.
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  • Respecting another’s religious beliefs
    May 1, 2017
    by Christopher Dodson
    We do not have to understand another’s religious beliefs, and we certainly do not have to agree with them. We do, however, need to respect them.
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  • Examining opposing views of freedom
    April 3, 2017
    by Christopher Dodson
    The Catholic view rejects the individualistic view of freedom and teaches something more akin to the communal view.
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  • Stay informed of legislative session activity
    March 8, 2017
    by Christopher Dodson
    The North Dakota Catholic Conference is tracking about 150 bills, though most have no impact on concerns for the Church.
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  • Respecting the Catholic perspective on education
    February 1, 2017
    by Christopher Dodson
    Catholic doctrine on education is basically a call to solidarity and empowerment.
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  • Increase funding to alternatives to abortion program
    January 5, 2017
    by Christopher Dodson
    We are talking about real help for women and children in the womb.
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  • Election results illustrate populist revolt
    December 5, 2016
    by Christopher Dodson
    Whenever the powers that be get too comfortable with outside powers and what are considered the elite, the people on the prairie react.
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  • Start with an attitude of acceptance toward refugees
    November 4, 2016
    by Christopher Dodson
    As Christians, we believe in doing what is morally right for others.
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  • Your faith and your vote
    September 30, 2016
    by Christopher Dodson
    This year’s guide with questions to ask the state candidates.
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  • Issues facing the next legislative assembly
    September 2, 2016
    by Christopher Dodson
    The session is approaching and now is a good time to recognize some looming issues
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  • Church weighs in on court cases
    May 26, 2016
    by Christopher Dodson
    Cases demonstrate the important role Supreme Court decisions play in our lives as Catholics.
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  • Never abandon the dying or dead
    April 1, 2016
    by Christopher Dodson
    Like abortion, assisted suicide and euthanasia are not examples of society rising up to meet the needs of the suffering, but are instead examples of society giving up and abandoning those in need.
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