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Patrick McCormick

Patrick McCormick received his doctorate in moral theology from the Gregorian University (Rome) and was professor of religious studies at Gonzaga University for 30 years. He is the author of five books on Christian ethics, including "God’s Beauty: A Call to Justice," dozens of articles in the same field and a column on Christianity and culture for the magazine U.S. Catholic for nearly two decades. He is currently retired in Spokane and belongs to St. Ann’s Catholic parish.
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Trump’s immoral Cuba sanctions deepen suffering while failing to deliver regime change

An essay arguing U.S. sanctions on Cuba have caused severe humanitarian harm while failing to achieve regime change.
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What old churches teach us about faith, beauty and the brokenness of Christianity

Churches are more than architecture and art. One writer reflects on how visiting sacred spaces reveals histories of devotion, division, suffering and hope.
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Trump’s war on Pope Leo reveals what he doesn’t want us to talk about

A conflict between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV highlights deep divisions over the Iran war.
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Does Trump’s war with Iran meet the just war standard? Scholars say no.

A look at just war theory and how critics say Trump’s Iran conflict lacks justification, restraint and constitutional authority.
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St. Joseph offers a model of manhood that rejects toxic masculinity

An opinion piece contrasts St. Joseph's teachings with modern leadership, using scripture to critique Trump and explore healthier models of masculinity.
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Trump shreds the Ninth Commandment while Christians demand it in classrooms

A reflection on Trump, the Ninth Commandment, political falsehoods and the moral cost of bearing false witness in public life.
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Why Christians should protest: Gospel women who defied unjust hierarchies

From Mary at Cana to modern christian movements, the Gospels urge collective, nonviolent resistance to unjust power—especially from those pushed to the margins.
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