Transhumanism in Dr. Who

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For the record: I love sci-fi and fantasy as much as the next geek (obviously). BUT, I have never seen an episode of Dr. Who in my life — and I am quite comfortable with that, thankyouverymuch. That being said, I did find University of Leicester academic, Dr Chris Willmott’s insight into some aspects of the series quite interesting: “What … Read More

Newsflash: Pope is (Still) Pro-Life

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…and Catholic. In case you were wondering: “Among the vulnerable for whom the Church wishes to care with particular love and concern are unborn children, the most defenceless and innocent among us. Nowadays efforts are made to deny them their human dignity and to do with them whatever one pleases, taking their lives and passing laws preventing anyone from standing … Read More

What Makes the Body Beautiful?

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Emily Stimpson continues her look at the Theology of the Body in a slightly different way than it is traditionally presented: [W]hat makes a body beautiful is how well it loves. That’s not pious claptrap. It’s the simple reason why people walked away from Mother Teresa fully convinced that they’d just met the most beautiful woman in the world. Her … Read More

The IVF Industry Degrades Women

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Jennifer Lahl writes: I’m just back from Charleston, South Carolina, where I attended the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys (AAARTA) professional conference. I listened in for three days on presentations addressing all things associated with third party reproduction from the perspective of lawyers, lobbyists, and advocates for LGBT rights and expanding global laws. I learned a lot. Much … Read More

Support Real Life Radio

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Dear readers, this year I am grateful to have become a monthly guest on a wonderful local Catholic radio show. The Mike Allen Show airs Mon-Fri, 5-6pm EST on Real life Radio 1380AM & 94.9FM in Lexington, KY (and world-wide at realliferadio.com) Below, please check out my past appearances on Mike’s show and be sure to listen live today at … Read More

Tune In Live — 5 pm EST!

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Today I will be on the air in Lexington, KY to discuss the bio-ethical issues surrounding pre-natal genetic testing, including both the benefits and dangers. Click the image above to tune in to the Mike Allen Show live at 5pm EST. Click here to listen to some of my past appearances on the show.

Enlightening Interview With Egg Donor Recruiter

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After seeing their Eggsploitation documentary, a former egg donor recruiter came forward and agreed to talk to the Center for Bioethics and Culture about her experience working for 18 years with a leading fertility center in the United States. It’s an interesting look into the industry. An excerpt: The last few years was all about pleasing the recipients who were … Read More

TOB Tues: JPII, Food, Sex, and God

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Emily Stimson has a TOB must read over at CatholicVote about how discovering JP II’s vision of the human person helped her overcome anorexia and negative body image issues: The Theology of the Body taught me that my body was not some hunk of flesh encasing my soul; it was me. It expressed me. It made me present to the … Read More

Defeating Autism

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About 1 in 88 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder, 1 in 54 boys. It is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. and I know that so many parents and relatives of young autistic children worry about how their children and loved ones will develop as they get older. That’s why I am so grateful … Read More

When Is Medicine No Longer Medicine?

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Recently, Google launched a company that will be focused on finding the root cause of various diseases and conditions. But Calico has even greater ambitions than just treating human illnesses. The project also wants to address genetic causes of aging, and perhaps even “solve death.” CNN reports: Calico — or the California Life Company — has been set up to … Read More