Obama Issues Order Forcing Church Agencies to Hire Homosexuals or Give Up Federal Funding
No exemptions for conscience are to be allowed.
John Zmirak
John Zmirak is the author, most recently, of The Bad Catholic’s Guide to the Catechism. He blogs at The Bad Catholic’s Bingo Hall.
Latest articles by John Zmirak
False Extremes and the Christian Way Forward
Finding our true humanity.
Why the Culture Wars Are Nothing New
Meet one medieval woman of faith who faced down church, state, and neighbor in defense of religious freedom.
Hands Off Iraq
We couldn't do it then, and we can't do it now.
The Perfect Movie for Dads and Sons
Hollywood gets one right.
In Defense of Familyism
Did an archbishop really suggest that we ought not to look out for our family?
A Dog Whistle for Christians
The harmless comedy “Moms’ Night Out” has anti-Christians pulling out their shivs.
Nearer My Dogs to Thee
What I learned about God and redemption from rescuing and caring for dogs.
Why Young Christians Really Need to See the Film “Persecuted”
This crossbreed between “House of Cards” and “Lord of the World” needs your help to open nationally.
National Humility Day
For the sake of our own survival, Americans need to learn that we too are fallen.
The Illiberal Catholic Catechism
Will the intolerance and ideology of Catholic Chauvinists help bring on a persecution?
Counting Cards on Wall Street
Are the markets rigged? Is the system a con? The disturbing truth about how the public is being gamed.
Legalize Drugs — I Own Myself
We might need to end the Drug War, but should “self-ownership” be part of the surrender terms?
Should Your Children Die for Crimea?
If we wage war recklessly, we are no better than the pagans.
Junkie America
Is our goal North Korea with crucifixes?
The Shame of the Catholic Subculture
The Church can't live on pop tarts.
Our Hot, Sexy Culture: Welcome to the Burn Ward
A new mainstream Hollywood film, 'Gimme Shelter,' explores the world of “throwaway girls” and the crisis pregnancy shelters that embrace them.
On Backing Up the Truth with Power
Between a true vision of the good and State coercion--where’s the dividing line?
Illiberal Catholicism
Catholics used to be open to the lessons of freedom from the American experience. Are we forgetting those lessons?
The Empty Manger
The emptiness of the world before Christ, and the human heart without him, is echoed by the blank spaces all over the West where children should be.