Vatican Publicists Could Learn from Their Hollywood Peers

This article was originally published by Technorati on 6 April 2010. To see all my Technorati articles, click Lifestyle in the Contents listing on the sidebar.

The AP is reporting that the Vatican has launched a counter-offensive against what it sees as wrongful accusations alleging that Pope Benedict XVI was in some way complicit in cases of sex abuse by priests in Ireland, the United States and elsewhere.

Through Vatican Radio and surrogates, high-ranking members of the College of Cardinals, the Pontiff has decided to fight fire with fire, countering what he sees as an orchestrated media campaign with one of his own, linking the calls of cover up with the Catholic stance against abortion and same-sex marriage.

Eckhart Tolle on Abortion

This article was first published by Technorati on 05 March 2010. To see all my Technorati articles, click Lifestyle in the Contents listing on the sidebar.

Abortion is once again on the front pages in conjunction with the healthcare overhaul.

Advocates on both sides of the debate remain tense as Democrats and Republicans negotiate the fine details of proposed legislation.

One of those details is whether the final package will include what is now known as a "Hyde Amendment," outlawing the use of federal funds to pay for abortions.

In the midst of this 37-year-old debate, perhaps it would be enlightening to consult one of America's most beloved spiritual teachers, Eckhart Tolle, for some guidance on the subject.