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Arguments Against Gun Violence: Why Do We Bother?

Why do I bother? Why does anyone bother? The senseless rampages that continue to claim dozens of victims, including children, go on and on. It is clear the country simply does not care. We are a nation of the armed. Gun sales continue to rise. And there is no meaningful effort to stem the tide. In point of fact, it really does not matter.

Gun Violence Is another Case of the Chickens Coming Home to Roost

Every time our children (and others) are sacrificed to the gun, as they were in the March 27 shooting at Nashville’s Covenant School, we afterward hear that it was a “senseless tragedy.” Far from it. Given our gun worship and their wide availability, deaths through gun violence unfortunately make perfect sense.

From Christchurch to Emanuel AME, We Must Recognize the Patterns of White Supremacy

Four years ago, on March 15, 2019, a white supremacist opened fire on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, leaving 51 dead and 40 others injured. While this was shocking in terms of the number of deaths and injuries, such attacks have become alarmingly common.

RNA Members Name Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade Decision Top Story of 2022

RNA members name Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade Decision top story of 2022. The Iranian women who lead in protests against their nation’s theocracy named newsmakers of the year.

Guns and Gun Control

There were four mass shootings in March, a total of 27 dead. The usual thoughts and prayers followed. Once again, various gun control bills have been suggested or even introduced at state and federal levels. None will pass or survive eventual court challenges or survive the refusal of some local police to enforce the laws that do pass.

Ask A Catholic: Guns in Church

Do you think guns should be allowed in sanctuaries (for protection)?

Pastor whose child was shot at Texas church runs for office

A Texas pastor whose teenage daughter was among more than two dozen people killed in a mass shooting at his church in 2017 said Sunday that he will run as a Republican next year for a seat in the state Legislature.

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