PERSPECTIVES
1. Introduction: The Voter’s Moral Landscape In the journey of faith, the exercise of the franchise is rarely a simple selection between ideal options. We navigate a “fallen world” where political leaders are, at their best, “imperfect instruments” of the temporal order. For the person of faith, the political arena often presents a profound dilemma: … Read more
by Geo. H. Corrales On January 30th, California Assembly members Liz Ortega and Jessica Caloza (both Democrats) threatened legislation that would prohibit car rental companies from serving ICE agents. In news stories at the time, Caloza and Ortega said they would co-author the legislation. Has anything happened since? The answer is no. The whole thing … Read more
The concept of a “just war,” rooted in the writings of St. Augustine and adopted as foreign policy by the Vatican, is defined by three primary criteria: just cause (a legitimate reason for fighting), right intention (the desired outcome after the conflict), and proportionality (ensuring the military response is not excessive relative to the provocation). … Read more
Publisher’s Note. Dr. Patty Mann, a Catholic religious education teacher and writer residing in the San Diego area, penned this essay. By Dr. Patty Mann, Carlsbad, CA We are only eight days into Lent, but often we need some encouragement at this point. If we had a slip in our efforts, the devil would love … Read more
Democrats are loudly demanding higher standards for ICE officers. However, the example they use—discontinuing the use of face masks—relates more to operating procedures than to standards. A better example of wanting to raise standards would be completing 52 weeks of training instead of the current 22. To become an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer … Read more