For over 20 years, the United Nations, along with its allies, have been forcing methods of population control on the so-called “developing nations” and, for the same two decades and more, the peoples of Africa have tried to resist, claiming that Africa’s problem is not one of ‘over’-population, but ‘under’-population. This claim is supported by an article published (however strange it may [...]
I spent three weeks in Ireland in August and September. When people ask me “How was your trip? I have to give a double answer. Personally it was very enjoyable, seeing my sisters and various cousins and nephews and nieces. But when they ask me, “How are things in Ireland.” I have to make some distinctions. I gathered that, economically, things are [...]
A study published August 7, 1996 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that, in effect, a husband can take cancer home to his wife. The number of deaths from cancer of the cervix is 500,000 a year, world wide and the incidence of this caner is 40 per 100,000 women world-wide. (Human papilloma virus infection – HPV virus – [...]
As Ontario doctors grapple with the consequences of wrongful birth lawsuits, malpractice insurance premiums and the impact of abortion on the entire medical profession, at least on practitioner retains a reasoned, pro-family perspective. Dr. Andrew Simone, dermatologist, athlete and humanitarian, believes most doctors today have taken up the abortion issue for the wrong reasons. Doctors are feeling defensive; he says “they resent [...]
The frightening story is becoming all too familiar. As the expected arrival of their little one approaches, new parents are increasingly anxious and frustrated at they search frantically and yet in vain to find obstetricians to deliver their babies. During July and August alone over 825 women called Ontario’s College of Physicians and Surgeons to say they are unable to find doctors [...]
If propaganda films are long on emotional appeal and short on truth and balance, then Cher’s If These Walls Could Talk is right on the money. Produced by and starring Demi Moore, the film had a lot of people talking at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. It will be an important film because of the subject material and the way it [...]
Campaign Life Coalition will participate in an October 25th prayer assembly to protest against the Chinese government’s one child per family policy. The prayer assembly is part of an international effort organized by the Global Society for Life. It is designed to draw attention to the anti-population position of the People’s Republic of China. Bowing to overpopulation fears, the Chinese government has [...]
Question: Would you comment of the violence in our society at large, and the forces which are propelling it? What do you think can and should be done about it? Dr. Dobson: There are few subjects that cause me greater concerm than the exposure being given to crime and violence in North America today. A squadron of Los Angeles police cornered a [...]
A recent feature in a Toronto gay and lesbian magazine has some people questioning the uneven ways in which obscenity laws are being enforced in Canada. The August 1 issue of Xtra magazine reported on, and published a reproduction of, “The grand prize winner” of the Tom of Finland Foundation’s “Second Emerging Erotic Artist Contest.” The winning entry, by Garilyn Brune of [...]
For quite a few years there has been in Poland a confrontation between the “civilization of life” and “civilization of death.” The enemies of our nation and of the Catholic Church try to force erroneous theories and stereotypes about family and society into the hearts and minds of Poles. The liberal and post-communist circles fight vigorously against pro-life and pro-family attitudes. They [...]
Sometime in May of this year, Father Joe Burg, ex Toronto, telephones me from Jamaica and asked me if I could take care of his parish there while he came to visit his family in Toronto. The dates he suggested were late June and into July. As schools here are closing or closed at that time. I was very glad to oblige. [...]
Question: My wife and I disagree strongly about the role of materialism in out children’s lives. She feels we should give them toys and games that we never had as kids. At Christmas time, we stack gifts knee deep around the tree. I feel this is a mistake, even if we could afford what we are doing. What is your view on [...]
Holly is the spunky Irish setter who was horribly abused by a 65-year-old Ontario woman who had been asked to look after her. Her case has evoked more sympathy from all over the world than the million and a half babies who have been aborted since 1969. Holly was tied to a car bumper by Maureen Cook and dragged 500 metres along [...]
ROME- The UN sponsored the World Food Summit ended in November 17 with division among delegated on how best to eliminate global hunger problems. While delegates agreed to a declaration to reduce world famine by 50 per cent by the year 2015, there was little agreement on priorities for improving distribution of food resources. The U.S. delegation in particular, resisted efforts to [...]
Question: How can I acquaint my junior high schooler with the need for responsible behaviour throughout his life? He is desperately in need of this understanding. Dr. Dobson: The overall objective during the preadolescent period is to teach the child that his actions have inevitable consequences. One of the most serious casualties in a permissive society is the failure to connect those [...]