http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog News & Analysis Related to Christianity, Catholicism, Faith in America and the Issues of the Day. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:51:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My friend Cardinal Francis George, the Archbishop of Chicago, comments that perhaps the most revolutionary statement we can make these days is the opening line of the creed, "We believe in God, the Father Almighty... " as we pray at every Sunday Mass. We look forward to all the festivities of ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2010/07/01/declaring-our-dependence-on-god/ Parents of school children in Seattle are learning a shocking lesson, when it comes to some very important decisions they don't have a say. The mother of a 15-year old girl recently discovered that Ballard High School helped her daughter get an abortion and never informed her. But it doesn't end ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2010/03/25/school-assisted-abortion-a-shocking-lesson/ Donate to Catholic Relief Services Today and Make A Donation & Help Save Lives. Please help the people of Haiti with your support of CRS as we respond in the aftermath of a massive earthquake that struck near the capital of Port au Prince. Haiti is the poorest country in the ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-aftermath-how-to-help/ President Obama's "Safe Schools Czar," already a target of social conservatives for his past drug abuse and what they say is his promotion of homosexuality in schools, is under fresh attack after it was revealed that the pro-gay group he formerly headed recommends books his critics say are pornographic. The group ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2009/12/14/obamas-safe-schools-czar-needs-to-be-firednow/ I want to take a moment to encourage you to listen to Monday's Focus on the Family® radio broadcast. On this program, Dr. Dobson will be joined in the studio by his friends Chuck Colson and Dr. Robert George to discuss an important new document called the Manhattan Declaration.Crafted by ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2009/11/24/the-manhattan-declaration/ Here are the deals: The American Medical Association (AMA) was facing a 21 percent cut in physicians' reimbursements under the current law. Obama promised to kill the cut if they backed his bill. The cuts are the fruit of a law requiring annual 5 percent to 6 percent reductions in doctor ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2009/11/09/ama-aarp-bribed-to-endorse-obamacare/ The Obama Administration is working to erase respect for conscience from health insurance and the law in general Don t believe me? In his address at the University of Notre Dame, Obama talked a good game about respecting conscience on abortion rights. He did the same thing when he met the ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2009/10/08/obama-administration-making-freedom-of-conscience-illegal/ You Can Change A Life Give Water, An Education, & Faith to the Poor Children of Ethiopia Click Here to Give Water, Education & Faith to an Ethiopian Child.Dear Friends,On a recent visit to see little Marin, a young girl recently adopted from Ethiopia. She showed me a picture for me ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2009/09/11/our-mission-trip-to-ethiopia-needs-your-support/ Join The Cleveland Catholic Forum & Patty Schneier For Two Powerful Talks Parents Get Real! Talk to your Teen about Love! & True Love. . . How Will I Know? Join the Cleveland Catholic Forum and speaker and radio talk show host Patty Schneier on Sunday, October 4th at St. Basil in Brecksville for two ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2009/09/09/join-the-cleveland-catholic-forum-sexuality-being-a-teenager/ The fact is that huge budget deficits undermine the foundation of the United States and global economy.  Responsible fiscal policy is the only way to give America a prosperous future. See How The Federal Deficit With Hundreds of Trillions of Dollars in Unfunded Liabilities Puts Us At Risk. This is a ... http://www.clevelandcatholicforum.com/blog/2009/08/25/out-of-control-federal-spending-threatens-america/