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Current Editorial:
The London Debate:
Why We Lost and What We Must Learn.
"Were the Catholic parties who did volunteer to stand up
given any support, coaching or preparation?"
"The drip feed of dissent from Church teachings in high places lends credence to the perception that Catholicism is a busted flush."
"Stephen Fry could have been challenged to withdraw his slanderous calumny in the light of the actual evidence."

FAITH has published numerous articles over recent years which have addressed in detail many of the attacks levelled against the Church.
Here is a sample list:

Christian Roots of Modern Society Christian factors in rise of science and democracy in western society July-Aug 2009 (see also our Road from Regensburg column, and Peter Hodgson articles in recent years)
The Failure of Secular Humanism The Catholic Church is the holistic alternative to the visions that are breaking down human civility. Nov-Dec 2007 (numerous articles)
Meditation on Church as a "force for good" "Fighting Slavery through the Sacrifice of Christ"
Jul-Aug 2007
Infallibility of the Church The Magisterium is a profoundly rational and Christian concept. July-Aug 2006

Specific Issues:

AIDS and Condoms Formally giving out condoms is to become party to the basic problem which is promiscuity, thus making overall problem worse. Uganda which has prioritised the promotion of abstinence, has been successful, in contrast to those that don't. May-June 2009 See also review of "The Case for Condoms" Mar-Apr 09
The Role of Women Fashionable feminism has been mainly very bad for women and men. The Church's vision is at the heart of a healthy approach today. Mar-Apr 2009, (two relevant articles). See also July 2009 (on modernity) March 2009 (on husband & wife) and May 2008 (on fatherhood)
The Sinful Priest The Church has always recognised the tragic presence of sin in its midst - but this does not annul the "faithfulness of Christ" in the Church as the source of hope in civilization. Nov-Dec 2008
The Slave Trade The papal magisterium consistently condemned it from the very beginning, despite high profile opposition inside and outside the Church. July-Aug 2007
Priestly Abuse Some insights into its causes and contexts: Review of 'After Asceticism'
Jan-Feb 2008
Teenagers and Contraception The government's perennial "more of the same" policy makes things even worse. July-Aug 2007
The Inquisition The real sins of some human individuals, sometimes with a certain authority in the Church, need proper contextualization Jan-Feb 2007
The Crusades Some were in principle justified. May-June 2006
Sex The Church has a beautiful and profoundly rational approach to sex. The separation of sex from procreation has been disastrous for our civilization. Mar-Apr 2006 (several articles)
Homosexuality We do not define people by the sexual tendencies and temptations they experience.Nov-Dec 2003

Our pastoral column The Truth Will Set You Free is also dedicated to exploring the practical application of sometimes controversial Church teachings. Past issues and articles can be reviewed on our magazine articles page. See also our latest range of pamphlets.

Please follow this link to view a list of articles in our latest Magazine