Malaysia needs someone like Imam Mazhar Shaheen to model civilized speech and behavior of this kind in place of the trash talk, bluster, bullying and mindless squabbles about who has a lock on using “Allah” and who is a real…
Dawn Morais
Communications Consultant/ Instructor/ Blogger/ Issue Advocate • Born in Kerala. Raised in Malaysia. Living in Hawaii.
Blog Archives
MyJihad: Can Malaysia do as much?
Tagged with: Christmas in Egypt, Egypt, Imam Mazhar Shaheen, jihad, Malaysia, One Malaysia
Posted in Christians in Malaysia, I BLOG, Malaysia, Malaysia General Elections, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
Posted in Christians in Malaysia, I BLOG, Malaysia, Malaysia General Elections, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
2nd Presidential Debate: How Will Viewers Do?
“The Word of God is simple, and seeks out as its companion a heart that listens.” Cardinal Carlo Martini The TV talk shows are filled with chatter about how the two presidential candidates will do in tomorrow’s debate. More to…
Tagged with: Ann Romney, Aquinas, Ayn Rand, Cardinal Carlo Martini, Joe Biden, Network Lobby, Paul Ryan, Sr. Simone Campbell, US Bishops
Posted in Catholic Politicians, Catholic Social Doctrine, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Pro-Life, Uncategorized
Posted in Catholic Politicians, Catholic Social Doctrine, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Pro-Life, Uncategorized
Recognizing “Intrinsically Evil Practices”
Earlier this year, Pope Benedict XVI spoke to US Bishops about the need for an “engaged, articulate and well-formed Catholic laity endowed with a strong critical sense” to counter any effort to draw Catholic individuals and institutions into “intrinsically evil…
Nuns — Still Inspiring 50 Years Later
This guest post by Dr. Pat Gozemba first appeared in Civil Beat July 25, 2012 Long before feminism made me believe I had a social and political mission focused on justice for all, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur,…
Repeal Obamacare? What would Fr.Damien say?
“People are suffering. All over the place, people are suffering.” Sr. Margaret Farley, professor emerita, Yale Divinity School. According to the National Catholic Reporter, a keen awareness of people’s suffering is what drives the Mercy sister and celebrated theologian to…
Tagged with: Contraception, Fortnight for Freedom, Fr. Damien, Just Love: A Framework for Christian Sexual Ethics, National Catholic Reporter, Nuns on the Bus, Obamacare, Rally for Religious Freedom, Sister Margaret Farley
Posted in Freedom of Religion, Healthcare, I BLOG, Nuns, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized, US Bishops
Posted in Freedom of Religion, Healthcare, I BLOG, Nuns, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized, US Bishops
Nuns on the Bus
The bishops say these feminists Are “straying” far from the fold. “We’re for life. All of life,” Say the sisters, doing as Jesus told. Nuns on the Bus steer To life and love, not power. They have no fear. Just…
Tagged with: Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Network, Paul Ryan, Pennsylvania, Ryan Budget, Sr. Simone Campbell, Virginia, Wisconsin
Posted in Freedom of Religion, I BLOG, Justice, Nuns, Politics and Religion, Pro-Life, Uncategorized, US Bishops
Posted in Freedom of Religion, I BLOG, Justice, Nuns, Politics and Religion, Pro-Life, Uncategorized, US Bishops
Mandates
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has applauded 43 dioceses, hospitals, schools and church agencies for filing 12 lawsuits alleging that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandate…
Mothers
Fruitcakes get no respect in the United States. The hard, dry “bricks” that get re-gifted throughout the festive season — that abomination is what passes for fruitcake. No wonder the mere mention elicits a grimace. For the real deal you…
Tagged with: Fruitcake, Kuala Lumpur, Mary, Mothers Day, New Brighton, PA, Wedding Feast at Cana
Posted in Christian Politicians, I BLOG, Mothers, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
Posted in Christian Politicians, I BLOG, Mothers, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized
In Praise of More Bridges, Fewer Sermons
Readers of Bishop John Shelby Spong’s newsletter know that he offers ways to reimagine faith and renew our yearning for the Divine without diminishing human intelligence. His latest newsletter carried an open letter by Jon Carroll to the most pious…
Tagged with: Big Government, Bishop Spong, Jon Carroll, Rick Santorum, separation of church and state, Sharia, Women's Health
Posted in Christian Politicians, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized, Women's Rights
Posted in Christian Politicians, I BLOG, Politics and Religion, Uncategorized, Women's Rights
Dawn Morais 