Chris is joined on this episode by Mary Rice Hasson, the Kate O’Beirne Fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. Mary also directs the Catholic Women’s Forum, a network of Catholic professional women and scholars seeking to amplify the voice of Catholic women in support of human dignity, authentic freedom, and Catholic social teaching. Chris and Mary take up the topic of gender ideology from the viewpoint of the law and lawmaking. Mary describes her recent testimony in opposition to the so-named “Equality Act,” and also shares what areas might be of concern to Catholic lawmakers and others of goodwill at the state level. Visit the Person & Identity Project, a work of the Catholic Women’s Forum, for more.
Faith & Politics
F&P Episode 103: Catholics and “Pride Month”
Michael Pauley and Chris Motz tackle the political and cultural phenomenon known as "Pride Month." Governmental bodies and America's largest corporations loudly celebrate this event every June, but what exactly is the message that's being promoted? Michael and Chris explore the sexual ideology that underlies Pride Month, and contrast it with the Catholic Church's teaching on human sexuality and how this dimension of our personhood can be lived in a way that contributes to human flourishing. They also discuss resources that are available to help Christians better understand issues related to same-sex attraction and transgender ideology.