Tue 27 Jul, 2010
Why does the media seem to vilify Mel Gibson for abusing his girlfriend, but defend Roman Polanski who is accused of statutory rape? Continue reading
Sun 2 May, 2010
The virtue of prudence gives rise to the virtue of “memory” – the habit of learning from our mistakes. Rather than attempting to place personal blame for the priest sexual abuse scandals, perhaps we should be looking at the erroneous philosophies that led us to believe that disordered sexuality could be healed through human means only. What lessons can we learn form our past mistakes? Continue reading
Thu 2 Apr, 2009
After many indications by studies, but few verifications, a new study finally verifies that explicit lyrics in songs are linked to sex among teens.. This comes as no surprise to anyone who has been watching the trends over the past 30 years or so. However, it is good to once again have science catch up to the Church and verify what we have always held to be true… Continue reading
Tue 3 Mar, 2009
Recently I watched the movie Troy, based on the Greek classic The Illiad. I usually watch Hollywood versions of literature with a healthy dose of skepticism. Hollywood screenwriters often seem to read the Cliff Notes of the story they’re basing their screenplay on, then add their own political commentary that seems to fit the general flow of the original literature. The end result is often laughable. Still, when done well… Continue reading
Wed 17 Sep, 2008
Social liberals support their stands on abortion and contraception with the claim that they support freedom of choice. They say, “Sure, some people may choose abstinence, but it’s not for everyone. Those who choose to be sexually active must have reproductive health freely available to them.” However antipathy toward chastity (sexual self-control) has been increasing lately. Unfounded attacks are made on abstinence education. Crisis pregnancy are assumed to be scaring… Continue reading
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Jeff Arrowood taught moral theology, literature, US history and psychology at a Catholic high school for ten years. He is now a stay-at-home father who still teaches through the From the Abbey Catholic educational apostolate. In addition to this blog, the From the Abbey website offers Catholic educational resources, some of which are free and some of which are worth paying for! He also gives educational programs and writes online courses and educational curricula for Catholic schools and parishes. Jeff and his family live in central Wisconsin.
