Author: Ruth Institute

The LGBTQ says they don’t exist: A special message from Dr. J

These witnesses’ lives prove that being "gay&quot, is NOT immutable. Each of them has found a way out, and testifies that there is a better way to live. The Ruth Institute has collected many of these "former LGBTQIA+&quot, and we want YOU to share their truths! It’s as simple as copying a link from the Ruth Institute’s Cloud of Witnesses and pasting it on your Facebook, or Twitter, or Instagram timeline! Commitment 2020 form: will you Support, Educate, or Advocate this year? Find out how. Cloud of Witnesses: stories and testimonies from people who’ve left the "gay&quot, lifestyle We have the numbers and the truth that the Sexual Revolution has not made people happy. Hundreds of millions of people have been irreparably harmed by the Sexual Revolution. If you’ve been harmed by the Sexual Revolution, whether a child (or spouse) of divorce, a single mother, a post-abortive man or woman, a gender dysphoric, or a former LGBTQIA+, PEOPLE NEED TO HEAR YOUR STORY! Support victims: Educate yourself and others: Advocate for positive change: take them seriously listen to their story affirm their trauma the truth has been lost in our culture resources at the Ruth Institute Christian teachings on sex &amp, gender speak out in social media talk to clergy get involved locally (libraries, councils) sign petitions write to representatives attend protests VOTE pray!

Super Bowl Halftime Show: Worse Than Tasteless, It’s Full-on Sexual Grooming

COMMENTARY: Do not shy away from making the connection between sexualized entertainment and sexual grooming. by Jennifer Roback Morse    This article was first posted February 4, 2020, at NCRegister.com. I was outraged by the Super Bowl halftime show. I bet you were, too. I challenge you to do something with your outrage. Otherwise, it […]

Student Pro-life Activists NOT Single-Issue Voters!

Students Care About a Broad Range of Issues Related to the Sexual Revolution Despite common stereotypes, most pro-life activists are NOT single-mindedly focused on abortion. The Ruth Institute conducted what may be the first survey of pro-life student opinion on other social issues at the Students for Life Pro-Life Summit on January 25 in Washington […]

Ruth Institute Blasts NFL and FOX for “Sexual Grooming” in the Super Bowl Halftime Show

“An internationally televised grooming session.” That’s how Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., described the hyper-sexualized halftime show at Sunday’s Super Bowl. “Convincing prospective victims that overtly sexual displays are normal and empowering, softening victims up to ‘consent’ to sex more readily–these are the hallmarks of sexual grooming.” Father Mark Hodges, an Orthodox […]

Leaving a Lifetime of Homosexuality: Rev. Cothran on the Dr J Show

After 29 years of lesbian life, Ms. Cothran experienced a radical transformation in 2006 months after an encounter with Jesus Christ during Chicago Black Gay Pride event. By her new life and work, Charlene offers evidence that God is still in the business of changing lives! She is now a pro-family activist, an international evangelist, and conference speaker. She offers expert testimony for legislators fighting for religious freedom in the U.S. and abroad. Reverend Charlene E. Cothran is President of The Evidence Ministry, Inc., a ministry of the Zion Baptist Church of Palm Coast, Florida. Charlene is a former advocate for gay rights and former active member of: the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Lesbian Conference, the National Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum, recruited by the VICTORY Fund, and was the co-founder of In The Life Atlanta (Black gay pride), and founder of Hospitality Atlanta. She was also the publisher of an internationally distributed gay and lesbian lifestyles magazine, VENUS. Resources Rev. Cothran’s ministry: TheEvidenceMinistry.org Doug Mainwaring’s interview with Rev. Cothran on YouTube

Leaving a Lifetime of Homosexuality: Rev. Charlene Cothran on the Dr J Show

After 29 years of lesbian life, Ms. Cothran experienced a radical transformation in 2006 months after an encounter with Jesus Christ during Chicago Black Gay Pride event. By her new life and work, Charlene offers evidence that God is still in the business of changing lives! She is now a pro-family activist, an international evangelist, and conference speaker. She offers expert testimony for legislators fighting for religious freedom in the U.S. and abroad. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Reverend Charlene E. Cothran is President of The Evidence Ministry, Inc., a ministry of the Zion Baptist Church of Palm Coast, Florida. Charlene is a former advocate for gay rights and former active member of: the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Lesbian Conference, the National Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum, recruited by the VICTORY Fund, and was the co-founder of In The Life Atlanta (Black gay pride), and founder of Hospitality Atlanta. She was also the publisher of an internationally distributed gay and lesbian lifestyles magazine, VENUS. Resources Rev. Cothran’s ministry: TheEvidenceMinistry.org Doug Mainwaring’s interview with Rev. Cothran on YouTube

Are Abortions Being Done on Wanted Children? Father Sullins on the Dr J Show

Father Sullins has released a brand new study about the affect of abortion on wanted pregnancies. This type of abortion almost never gets spoken about, and many will tell you it doesn’t exist. Are wanted children aborted? Why? What happens to the would-be mothers? Learn it all here. Fr Paul Sullins, Ph.D., is senior research associate at the Ruth Institute, and his list of writings stretches past all of our arms. He’s our guest this week to offer insights from his brand new research. Resources Read the article here: Aborting the Wanted Child Sullins analysis / longitudinal study: Affective and Substance Abuse Disorders Following Abortion by Pregnancy Intention in the United States: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Turnaway Study and accompanying Salon article Action Items: Go to the Ruth Institute Facebook Page and share the images about this important research: Facebook album

Are Abortions Being Done on Wanted Children? Father Sullins on the Dr J Show (audio)

Father Sullins has released a brand new study about the affect of abortion on wanted pregnancies. This type of abortion almost never gets spoken about, and many will tell you it doesn’t exist. Are wanted children aborted? Why? What happens to the would-be mothers? Learn it all here. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Fr Paul Sullins, Ph.D., is senior research associate at the Ruth Institute, and his list of writings stretches past all of our arms. He’s our guest this week to offer insights from his brand new research. Resources Read the article here: Aborting the Wanted Child Sullins analysis / longitudinal study: Affective and Substance Abuse Disorders Following Abortion by Pregnancy Intention in the United States: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Turnaway Study and accompanying Salon article Action Items: Go to the Ruth Institute Facebook Page and share the images about this important research: Facebook album

Aborting the Wanted Child

by Paul Sullins This article was first posted January 22, 2020, at The Public Discourse. The unstated mythology of therapeutic “abortion care” is that pregnancies come in only two types: wanted pregnancies, all of which children are delivered, and unwanted pregnancies, all of which children are aborted. But that’s not true. At least one in […]

Marriage Reduces Abortion (plus 10 more reasons to support it!)

(January 23, 2020) Dr J is once again a guest of Michelle McAloon, Ellen Taylor, and Mike Romano on LA Catholic Morning. They’re discussing how marriage protects against abortion and how you can make the family great again. Listen 10 Reasons Your Marriage Matters

Ruth Institute Petition Asks South Dakota Governor to Protect Children from Those Who Call Puberty a Disease

A Ruth Institute petition urges South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to support legislation to protect minors from puberty blockers, sterilization, disfiguring surgeries, and other medical “gender-modification” attempts. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., Ruth Institute Founder and President, said, “The pharmaceuticals used to block puberty have not been approved for this purpose by the FDA. They […]

Ruth Institute to be Part of the Largest Pro-life Student Conference in the Nation

The Ruth Institute will be an exhibitor at this year’s National Pro-life Summit, organized by Students for Life America in Washington D.C. January 25, the day after the National March for Life. The Institute brings a unique perspective to the pro-life cause. Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., explains: “Our mission to strengthen […]

To Create a World Beyond Gender: Philosophies and the Sexual Revolution (Scott Yenor on Dr J)

Is it possible to achieve the things that the Sexual Revolution wants? Or is it just a bid for power? What is the history of the theories, and where do these ideas come from? Scott is a professor of political science at Boise State University. He lives near Boise with his wife, Amy. They have five kids, one out of college and married, two in college, one senior in high school (Lumpy), and a sixth grader (Biscuit). Scott is also chairman of the board at a classical Christian school, the Ambrose School, which is in Meridian, Idaho. He is author of Family Politics, the idea of marriage in modern political thought, David Hume’s Humanity, a book on Reconstruction, and a forthcoming book published by Baylor University Press entitled Recovering Family Life: The Rolling Revolution and Its Limits, published later this summer (Lord willing!). Resources: "The Form and Function of the American Family,&quot, National Affairs "Sex, Gender, and the Origin of the Culture Wars: An Intellectual History,&quot, Heritage Foundation Welcome to our newest project! Check out episodes of the Dr J Show, a weekly news broadcast with an interview segment. Dr J knows a lot of interesting and knowledgeable people at the top of their games, and we’d like to share some of them with you.

To Create a World Beyond Gender: Philosophies and the Sexual Revolution (Scott Yenor on Dr J)

Is it possible to achieve the things that the Sexual Revolution wants? Or is it just a bid for power? What is the history of the theories, and where do these ideas come from? Listen Scott Yenor is a professor of political science at Boise State University. He lives near Boise with his wife, Amy. They have five kids, one out of college and married, two in college, one senior in high school (Lumpy), and a sixth grader (Biscuit). Scott is also chairman of the board at a classical Christian school, the Ambrose School, which is in Meridian, Idaho. He is author ofFamily Politics, the idea of marriage in modern political thought, David Hume’s Humanity, a book on Reconstruction, and a forthcoming book published by Baylor University Press entitled Recovering Family Life: The Rolling Revolution and Its Limits, published later this summer (Lord willing!).

What *Really* Happens to Women after an Abortion?

(January 16, 2020) Fr. Paul Sullins is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing several new studies on post-abortion regret, including the Turnaway Study from the University of California that seriously misrepresents its results (Salon article). Fr Sullins’s newest study, on the aftermath of wanted pregnancies that were aborted, is also available. Public Discourse article (with link to Sullins study): ruthinstitute.org/ruth-speaks-out/aborting-the-wanted-child Project Rachel: hopeafterabortion.com Listen

Priestly Celibacy

(January 14, 2020) Fr. Paul Sullins is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing clerical celibacy in the context of the recent controversy involving Pope Benedict removing his name from the recently-released book on the topic "From the Depths of Our Hearts.&quot, Listen

What does Marriage do to Abortion?

From the San Diego Walk for Life: how important marriage is, where babies come from, and everything you need to know about how family affects abortion.

Ruth Institute Tells Uganda: Resist Ideological Imperialism

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., Founder and President of the Ruth Institute, warned those attending the Uganda National Youth Conference of the new colonialism of the Sexual Revolution. Morse declared: “The old economic colonialism attempted to dominate the physical resources of the African continent. The new ideological imperialism attempts to dominate the soul of Africa.” […]

The Divorce Court Nightmare

Stephen Baskerville is Research Fellow at the Howard Center for Family, Religion, and Society, the Independent Institute, and the Inter-American Institute. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and has held regular appointments at Patrick Henry College (2007-2019), Howard University (1987-1992, 1997-2005) and Palacky University in the Czech Republic (1992-1997), plus Fulbright Scholarships at Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland (2015-16), and the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow (2011). He writes on comparative and international politics and on political ideologies with an emphasis on religion, family policy, and sexuality. He is the author of The New Politics of Sex: The Sexual Revolution, Civil Liberties, and the Growth of Governmental Power (Angelico, 2017), and Taken Into Custody: The War against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family (Cumberland House, 2007). His other books include Not Peace But a Sword: The Political Theology of the English Revolution (Routledge, 1993, expanded edition, Wipf &amp, Stock, 2018). Baskerville is widely recognized as a leading authority on fatherhood, family policy, and sexual politics, and his writings have appeared in leading national and international publications, both popular and scholarly: the Washington Post, Washington Times, Independent Review, Salisbury Review, Society, The American Conservative, Chronicles, Political Science and Politics, Touchstone, Human Events, Women’s Quarterly, Catholic World Report, Crisis Magazine, American Spectator, The Spectator, The American Enterprise, National Review, and others. Resources: www.stephenbaskerville.com Video of Baskerville’s talk at the Summit for Survivors. Kristi Davis, abandoned spouse, and child of divorce, describes the impact of the family courts Books: The New Politics of Sex: The Sexual Revolution, Civil Liberties, and the Growth of Governmental Power (also available in e-book form) Taken Into Custody: The War against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family The Sexual State, by Dr. Mor

The Divorce Court Nightmare: Stephen Baskerville on the Dr. J Show

It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of The Dr J Show. This week’s guest is Dr. Stephen Baskerville, an expert in the politics surrounding family court. He is widely recognized as a leading authority on fatherhood, family policy, and sexual politics, and in addition to authoring several books, his writings have appeared in leading national and international publications, both popular and scholarly. He writes on comparative and international politics and on political ideologies with an emphasis on religion, family policy, and sexuality. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Action items &amp, resources behind the cut. Stephen Baskerville is Research Fellow at the Howard Center for Family, Religion, and Society, the Independent Institute, and the Inter-American Institute. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and has held regular appointments at Patrick Henry College (2007-2019), Howard University (1987-1992, 1997-2005) and Palacky University in the Czech Republic (1992-1997), plus Fulbright Scholarships at Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland (2015-16), and the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow (2011). He writes on comparative and international politics and on political ideologies with an emphasis on religion, family policy, and sexuality. He is the author of The New Politics of Sex: The Sexual Revolution, Civil Liberties, and the Growth of Governmental Power (Angelico, 2017), and Taken Into Custody: The War against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family (Cumberland House, 2007). His other books include Not Peace But a Sword: The Political Theology of the English Revolution (Routledge, 1993, expanded edition, Wipf &amp, Stock, 2018). Baskerville is widely recognized as a leading authority on fatherhood, family policy, and sexual politics, and his writings have appeared in leading national and international publications, both popular and scholarly: the Washington Post, Washington Times, Independent

New Year’s Resolutions!

We’re about to roar into the 2020’s. Are resolutions on your mind? What do you want to accomplish? How can we make the world a better, brighter place? Dr. Morse offers some action items and suggestions for New Year’s resolutions! Fr Paul Sullins, Ph.D., is senior research associate at the Ruth Institute, and his list of writings stretches past all of our arms. He’s our guest this week to offer insights from his research on the clergy sex abuse scandal, as well as hope for the New Year.

New Year’s Resolutions!

We’re about to roar into the 2020’s. Are resolutions on your mind? What do you want to accomplish? How can we make the world a better, brighter place? Dr. Morse offers some action items and suggestions for New Year’s resolutions! Fr Paul Sullins, Ph.D., is senior research associate at the Ruth Institute, and his list of writings stretches past all of our arms. He’s our guest this week to offer insights from his research on topics as varied as the recent clergy sex abuse scandal all the way to positive hope for the New Year. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.

Dr J’s Christmas Special

Merry Christmas from the Ruth Institute! Blessings to you and yours this holiday season. This show’s content has been sourced from the original Christmas narrative that continues to bring hope to the world. Enjoy.

Dr J’s Christmas Special

Merry Christmas from the Ruth Institute! Blessings to you and yours this holiday season. This show’s content has been sourced from the original Christmas narrative that continues to bring hope to the world. Enjoy. Listen This is an audio podcast of our video project The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Uganda Speech

“The New Colonialism of the Sexual Revolution: An Authentic Catholic Response.”   NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE, 2019 HOST DIOCESE: KASANA- LUWEERO, UGANDA   Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. Founder and President The Ruth Institute December 2019 Revised for publication Introduction Thank you for the kind invitation to address the 2019 National Youth Conference here in the Diocese […]

Escaping the LGBT Culture: Doug Mainwaring on the Dr. J Show

Doug Mainwaring is a journalist, an author, and a marriage, family and children’s rights activist. He has testified before the United States Congress and state legislative bodies, originated and co-authored amicus briefs for the United States Supreme Court, and has been a guest on numerous TV and radio programs. Audio of this podcast is available here: Listen

Escaping the LGBT Culture: Doug Mainwaring on the Dr. J Show

It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of The Dr J Show. This week’s guest is Doug Mainwaring, journalist, author, and activist. He works to promote the rights of children and strengthen families and marriage–tune in to this episode of The Dr J Show to hear how and why. This is an audio podcast of our video project The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.

The New Colonialism of the Sexual Revolution

(December 12, 2019) Dr J is in Africa! She was invited to speak at the 2019 National Youth Conference (hosted by the Diocese of Kasana-Luweero in Uganda). Y’all, there are 5000 people here, and she’s about to talk about the threat from "The New Colonialism of the Sexual Revolution.&quot, Link: on our website is the text of the speech with citations.

Ruth Institute Sends Roses to Grand Rapids Priest Who Upheld Church Teaching on Marriage

The Ruth Institute sent two dozen white roses and a framed commendation to Rev. Scott Nolan, pastor of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, MI, for upholding the Church’s teaching on marriage. Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., stated, “By denying communion to a local Catholic judge who ‘married’ another woman, Fr. […]

A Lesson On Judging

I was praying and sidewalk counseling outside of Planned Parenthood. A couple pulled into the parking lot and stayed in their car. We prayed they’d leave. They got out and started loudly arguing. I made all kinds of judgments on the man. He had long dreadlocks, a macramé cap, baggy, drooping pants, and tattoos. All […]

The REAL Saint Nick: do you know who Santa Claus really was?

(November 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.&quot, This week’s topic is St. Nicholas: the historical figure in whom Santa Claus has his origins. For video of "The Dr J Show,&quot, check out our website or YouTube.com/RuthInstitute. Tune in every Friday to hear what we’re talking about!

Does God Make People Gay?

(December 3, 2019) Fr Paul Sullins is a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross’s "The Catholic Current.&quot, The question under discussion today is "’born this way:’ does God make people gay?&quot, Listen &quot, ‘Born That Way’ No More: The New Science of Sexual Orientation,&quot, Dr. Sullins in Public Discourse Ganna study &amp, accompanying New York Times article Something More Beautiful, talk by Hudson Byblow

The Theology of Home: Dr. Carrie Gress on the Dr J Show.

Carrie Gress has a doctorate in philosophy from the Catholic University of America. She is the editor at the online women’s magazine Theology of Home. Carrie has written for numerous publications, including Aleteia, Catholic Vote, Catholic World Report, National Review, The Catholic Thing, The Federalist, The National Catholic Register, The Stream, and The Washington Examiner. She is a frequent guest on Ave Maria Radio, Catholic Answers, EWTN Radio, and Relevant Radio, and has appeared on Fox, BBC, CBC, EWTN and Shalom World television. Carrie has lived and worked professionally in Washington, D.C. and Rome, Italy, and her work has been translated into nine languages. She is the author of Nudging Conversions (Dynamic Catholic 2015), Ultimate Makeover (Dynamic Catholic, 2016), The Marian Option (TAN Books, 2017), and Marian Consecration for Children (TAN Books, 2018). She co-authored City of Saints: A Pilgrim’s Guide to John Paul II’s Krakow with George Weigel. Her latest book, The Anti-Mary Exposed (TAN Books) was released in March 1, 2019. Her latest book, Theology of Home, was released in Sept. 2019. Resources: carriegress.com theologyofhome.com thrivinginthetrenches.com/new-helena-daily Love and Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village For information about authentic masculinity, these earlier episodes of The Dr. J Show will be helpful: Robert Vazzo on therapy for unwanted same sex attraction Kevin Wells on The Priests We Need Fr. Carter Griffin on Celibacy Action Items: Share this episode of The Dr. J Show with the young families in your life. Give the Theology of Home as gifts, especially for mothers who may be questioning the value of the time they are spending in the home. Subscribe to Carrie’s list and her podcast. Subscribe to the Ruth Institute You-Tube channel.

The Theology of Home: Dr Carrie Gress on The Dr J Show

(November 15, 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.&quot, This week’s guest is Dr. Carrie Gress, editor of Theology of Home, writer, author, mother, and more. Stay tuned for her interview in this episode of The Dr J Show. Listen This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.

Something More Beautiful

(November 23, 2019) The Ruth Institute and Stations of the Cross are pleased to present "Something More Beautiful,&quot, a talk by Hudson Byblow about his journey through same-sex attraction and beyond labels. Hudson’s search for truth led beyond current cultural labels that are liberally applied to situations like his. This kind of narrative isn’t as findable, but we’re working to change that: check out our cloud of witnesses for more information. Listen

Are Adults Selfishly Using Children? Katy Faust on the Dr. J Show

Katy Faust is the Founder of Them Before Us, the only organization solely devoted to defending children’s rights in family structure. She did her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Asian Studies at St. Olaf College and then received a Fulbright scholarship to Taiwan. Her fluency in Mandarin assisted her when she worked with the largest Chinese adoption agency in the world. In 2012 Katy began writing about why marriage is a matter of social justice for kids. Her articles/interviews have appeared in USA Today, Public Discourse, LifeSite News, and The Federalist, The Daily Signal, The Eric Metaxas Show, Breakpoint, and ABC Australia. She has filed three amicus briefs supporting children’s rights and advocated on behalf of children with lawmakers in the US and abroad as well as at the United Nations. Resources &amp, Articles: Them Before Us: thembeforeus.com "Why It’s Probably Not A Coincidence That The Mother Transing Her 7-Year-Old Isn’t Biologically Related,&quot, The Federalist "What’s ‘Incredibly Damaging To The Gospel,’ Joshua Harris, Are Your Lies About It,&quot, The Federalist Doesn’t Love Make a Family? | What Would You Say? Resources from the Ruth Institute: Dr Morse’s Video about John the Baptist: (on Facebook) Dr. J Show about the #SaveJames case: blog | YouTube The Sexual State (thesexualstate.com), by Dr. Morse, the entire section called "The Divorce Ideology&quot, deals with these topics Pamphlets on Children and Divorce, Children and Same Sex Parenting, and Children and Donor Conception all available as part of the "Survivors Series&quot, at the Ruth Store Book: Marriage and Equality by Jennifer Johnson (forward by Leila Miller) Book: Primal Loss: The Now Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller (Forward by Jennifer Roback Morse) Videos from the Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution, especially those by Leila Miller, Christy Fitzgerald and Allen Chlupacek

Are Adults Selfishly Using Children? Katy Faust on the Dr. J Show

(November 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.&quot, This week’s guest is Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, an organization devoted to defending children’s rights in family structure. She’s written actively on the subject since 2012, filed 3 amicus briefs in support of children’s rights, worked with the largest Chinese adoption agency in the world, leads CanaVox in Washington State, and more–stay tuned for her interview in this episode of The Dr J Show. Listen

Chick-fil-A Chickens Out – Bows to LGBT Lobby

Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., responded to the news that Chick-fil-A’s foundation will no longer give to Christian groups which oppose same-sex marriage. “Once the third largest restaurant of its kind stood for something fine and noble,” Morse said. “Now they’ve shown that their principles are negotiable, which means they have none.” […]

Daleiden Verdict Protects Sale of Aborted Body Parts

Commenting on the bizarre verdict in the David Daleiden case, Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., observed, “Keeping abortion safe and legal has never been enough.” Daleiden and his team covertly recorded Planned Parenthood employees discussing how they illegally planned to sell body parts from aborted babies. The judge ruled that Planned Parenthood’s […]

Fighting Back Against the Sexual Revolution

(November 21, 2019) Dr J is a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross’s "The Catholic Current.&quot, Today they’re discussing the segment of the population who once identified as LGBT but no longer does…and how those people are not acknowledged to exist by the current LGBT ideology. Listen For more on the resources discussed in the episode, see our ongoing "Cloud of Witnesses&quot, project at ruthinstitute.org/cloud-of-witnesses. Also check out our newest project The Dr J Show on our website and YouTube.

The Seminarians Aren’t OK. Here’s What You Can Do About It.

By Jennifer Roback Morse Published on October 31, 2019, at The Stream. Seminary in Florence, Italy. Image courtesy of pixabay.com. A recent Notre Dame study about sexual harassment in Catholic seminaries proclaimed, “only 6% of seminarians report sexual harassment.” But don’t break out the champagne just yet. The seminaries are not all cleaned up. You […]

What’s So Great About Celibacy? Fr. Carter Griffin on The Dr J Show

Father Carter Griffin is a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC and Rector of St. John Paul II Seminary. He is also the author of Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest. The audio-only version of this podcast is available here: Listen Resources &amp, Articles: "The Beauty of Priestly Celibacy,&quot, by Father Griffin at the National Catholic Register "What the Debate on Celibacy Gets Wrong — and What Church Teaching Gets Right,&quot, by Father Griffin at the National Catholic Register "What Has Changed at Catholic Seminaries?&quot, by Father Griffin at the National Catholic Register Receding Waves, second clergy sex abuse study, by Fr. Paul Sullins Action Items: Recognize that most priests are faithful to their celibate and priestly commitment – show them your support and love in this time which is difficult for all Catholics, but especially victims of predators and still-faithful priests after the breach of trust by others. Check out Fr. Griffin’s book: Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest

Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest (Fr. Carter Griffin on The Dr J Show)

(November 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.&quot, This week’s guest is Fr Carter Griffin, rector of St John Paul II Seminary and author of Why Celibacy: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest. They’re discussing priests’ ministry, celibacy, and more–stay tuned for this episode of The Dr J Show. Listen This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.

A New Study on the Contagiousness of Divorce

(November 15, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on "Issues, Etc.&quot, They’re discussing the ways divorce functions as a social contagion, spring boarding off a Pew report last month to that effect. Pew Research Center article: Is Divorce Contagious? Listen

Opposition to Mutilation Isn’t Hate Speech

November 13, 2019 For Immediate Release For more information, contact media@ruthinstitute.org. You-tube: “Criticizing Transgender Surgery = Hate” Ruth Institute: “Banning Speech = Cowardice” Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. condemned YouTube’s decision to ban a Daily Signal/Heritage Foundation video with Dr. Michelle Cretella, M.D. over her comment on transgenderism. “The Sexual Revolutionaries running YouTube are cowards. They cannot refute Dr. Cretella and the Heritage Foundation. They ban their opponents instead of confronting them. Big Tech is making Big Brother seem benign,” Morse said. YouTube claims an observation by the eminent pediatrician, and executive director of the American College of Pediatricians, violates its hate speech code. In the 2017 interview, Cretella said: “If you want to cut off a leg or an arm, you’re mentally ill, but if you want to cut off healthy breasts or a penis, you’re transgender.” “Dr. Cretella’s remarks did not promote violence toward or hatred of anyone,” Morse declared. “Instead, it’s the type of mutilation which Cretella spoke out against that’s an act of violence.” Morse continued: “YouTube has decided that a perfectly reasonable remark by a medical professional is hate speech. It uses this to justify banning inconvenient expression.” Dr. Cretella also appeared in the October 4 edition of The Dr J Show, the Ruth Institute’s new video podcast. Drs. Morse and Cretella discussed a variety of concerns, including the medical consequences of so-called gender-transitioning. The Ruth Institute is urging its supporters to promote this interview as a way to counter the censorship against our friends at the Heritage Foundation. youtube.com/watch?v=LQovehloA2k&t=660s In another case the Ruth Institute has been involved with, divorced parents were in a bitter custody dispute. The wife wanted to transition her 7-year-old son to a transgendered “female.” The husband fought it. After a public outcry, the judge granted joint custody. But she also issued a gag o

It never occurred to me that making porn was bad.

This post contains mature content. Read with caution. I looked up and saw a man watching me. We made eye contact. He hurried away, as I frantically searched for my shirt and underwear. I was naked in the mountains, far from any trails. I was shaking so hard, I struggled to put my socks on. […]

Correction: Ruth Inst. Responds to Fr. James Martin’s Fuzzy Teaching with Clear Teaching

In the press release issued November 11, 2019, we incorrectly attributed a quotation to Bishop Mark Hegemoen, current bishop of Saskatoon. The statement was actually made by the previous bishop of Saskatoon, Archbishop Donald Bolen, who is currently archbishop of Regina, Canada. The Ruth Institute regrets the error. The statement below is correct. Please discard […]

Ruth Institute Responds to Fr. James Martin’s Fuzzy Teaching with Clear Teaching

In announcing an upcoming speech by Hudson Byblow, a faithful Catholic who once embraced a gay identity, Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., said, “The best response to fuzzy thinking is clear, unambiguous positive thinking,especially on the Catholic doctrine on sexuality.” “We are concerned about the confusion spread by people such as Fr. […]

New Sex-Abuse Report: Homosexual Priests Decrease, Sex Abuse of Girls Increases

According to Ruth Institute sociologist Father Paul Sullins, a generation of younger clergy formed for lives of chaste celibacy is a major reason why clergy abuse rates are much lower than before 2000. This article was first published June 10, 2019, at NCRegister.com. by Peter Jesserer Smith LAKE CHARLES, La. — Some promising news on […]

Clergy Sex-Abuse Victims and Perpetrators Have Changed Since 2000

by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published Jun. 25, 2019, at NCRegister.com.   COMMENTARY: Part II — The Ruth Institute report ‘Receding Waves: Child Sexual Abuse and Homosexual Priests Since 2000,’ finds surprising changes in both the victims and the perpetrators of clerical sexual abuse. The clergy sexual abuse and cover-up scandal evokes […]

Clergy Sex Abuse Has Changed Since 2000 — and Why It Matters

by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published Jun. 14, 2019, at NCRegister.com. COMMENTARY: Part I — Clergy sex abuse is rising, not falling. The Ruth Institute recently released a new report by Father Paul Sullins, Ph.D., on clergy sexual abuse since 2000, showing that clergy sexual abuse has been rising in the years […]

Is Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church Really No Bigger Problem Than the Rest of Society?

by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published Oct. 27, 2019, at NCRegister.com. COMMENTARY: If Catholics face this issue courageously, we could win many souls.   A recent study reported, “only 6% of seminarians report sexual harassment.” The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame produced this path-breaking survey. One […]

Florida is Sued Over Reparative Therapy? Robert Vazzo on Dr. J

Dr J interviews Robert L. Vazzo, M.M.F.T. Licensed Marriage &amp, Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor (CA). Resources: I want to encourage any therapists to join the Therapy Equality group. Alliance for Therapeutic Choice, homosexuality, infomation: https://www.therapeuticchoice.com/ Recommended Readings: Here’s a free link to the decision itself. It’s in a boring format but not really difficult to read: courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flmd.344237/gov.uscourts.flmd.344237.213.0.pdf Link that details the states with therapy bans: https://www.lgbtmap.org/img/maps/citations-conversion-therapy.pdf Articles about the Oklahoma and Kansas City pending legislation. One of them cites my colleague David Pickup. Oklahoma: kfor.com/2019/01/02/oklahoma-state-representative-to-sponsor-bill-banning-conversion-therapy/ Kansas City: metrovoicenews.com/opponents-of-proposed-kansas-city-conversion-therapy-ban-plan-to-testify-before-city-council/

Florida is Sued Over Reparative Therapy? Robert Vazzo on Dr. J

​It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.&quot, This week’s guest is Robert Vazzo, marriage and family therapist and specialist in helping clients to overcome unwanted same-sex attraction. He was recently involved in a law suit involving the state of Florida and conversion therapy bans–stay tuned to hear all about that and more on this episode of The Dr J Show. This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Listen

Dr. Morse Welcomes Paul M. Jonna, Esq. to Ruth Institute’s Board of Directors

Ruth Institute Founder and President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., today welcomed Paul M. Jonna, Esq., as the newest member of the Ruth Institute’s Board of Directors. “Given his work on behalf of religious liberty and against the Sexual Revolution, Paul and the Ruth Institute are a natural match,” Morse said. Jonna is a partner […]

How We Can Save the Church From Within: Kevin Wells on the Dr J Show

Kevin Wells is a former sports reporter with the Tampa Tribune, where he covered Major League Baseball. His challenging book, The Priests We Need to Save the Church has been one of the country’s most-widely read Catholic books since its release in August. Kevin is also the author of Burst, A Story of God’s Grace When Life Falls Apart. He is a freelance writer, Catholic evangelist, and is President of the Monsignor Thomas Wells Society for Vocations, which financially and prayerfully commits itself to the promotion of strong priests, seminarians, and practicing the fullness of the Catholic Faith. The Society honors his late uncle, who was murdered in his rectory in 2000. Kevin’s work with youth earned him the James Cardinal Hickey National Figure Award from the Archdiocese of Washington. He lives in Millersville, Maryland with his wife and three children. He loves baseball, reading, and his backyard fire pit with many men gathered around. Readings and Resources: ThePriestsWeNeed.com "Healing Our Culture Through the Holiness of our Priests,&quot, interview on the Taste program "The “Un-hefted” Vanishing Flock,&quot, Homiletic &amp, Pastoral Review interview with Dan &amp, Stephanie Burke, "The Priests We Need to Save the Church&quot, Websites: KevinWells.org ThePriestsWeNeed.com Twitter – kevin wells@kjohnw / PriestsWeNeed@priestsweneed Facebook Pages – Kevin Wells / Msgr. Thomas Wells Society / The Priests We Need To Save the Church Linkedin: Kevin Wells

How We Can Save the Church From Within: Kevin Wells on the Dr J Show

(October 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.&quot, This week’s guest is Kevin Wells, former sports reporter and author of The Priests We Need and Burst, A Story of God’s Grace When Life Falls Apart. He and Dr J are discussing infertility, good priests, bad priests, and more in this episode of The Dr J Show. This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Listen Readings and Resources: ThePriestsWeNeed.com "Healing Our Culture Through the Holiness of our Priests,&quot, interview on the Taste program "The “Un-hefted” Vanishing Flock,&quot, Homiletic &amp, Pastoral Review interview with Dan &amp, Stephanie Burke, "The Priests We Need to Save the Church&quot, Websites: KevinWells.org ThePriestsWeNeed.com Twitter – kevin wells@kjohnw / PriestsWeNeed@priestsweneed Facebook Pages – Kevin Wells / Msgr. Thomas Wells Society / The Priests We Need To Save the Church Linkedin: Kevin Wells

Ruth Institute Decries Judge’s Gag Order in #SaveJames Case

Last week, the judge in the case of James Younger, the seven-year-old-boy whose mother wants to turn him into a “transgendered” girl, issued a gag order preventing James’ father from discussing the case publicly. Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. said, “This is an egregious abridgement of the father’s First Amendment rights.” James’ […]

Ruth Inst. Pres. Says Case of 7-year-old Boy is About More Than “Gender-Transitioning”

October 24, 2019 For immediate release For more information contact media@ruthinstitute.org. Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., says the heartbreaking case of seven-year-old James Younger, whose mother wants to force him to live as a girl, is about more than ‘gender-transitioning.’ It’s also about divorce and third-party reproduction. The child’s divorced parents are […]

#SaveJames

(October 25, 2019) This Friday, we have some urgent action items for you with regards to a breaking case in Texas. James Younger, a 7-year-old boy, appears to be being forced to live as a girl by his non-biological mother. He is in danger of being chemically and possibly surgically transitioned in addition to being forced to wear dresses, a train of craziness that began when he watched "Frozen&quot, and liked the character Elsa. We’re making available hotlines to Governor Abbott, petitions, and generally raising awareness, which may have an effect on Judge Kim Cooks’ handling of this case. More details in this special breaking news episode of The Dr J Show. Governor Abbott’s opinion hotline is (512) 463-1782 or gov.texas.gov/contact, to reach Texas governor Greg Abbott. The Judge handling this case is Democrat Kim Cooks of the 255th Family District Court. The hashtag for this issue is #SaveJames. Keep the heat on! LifePetitions also has a SaveJames petition, currently with over 76,000 signatures: Support Dad and Texas Governor’s bid to save 7-year-old boy from being turned into girl The audio-only version of this podcast is available here: Listen

#SaveJames

(October 25, 2019) This Friday, we have some urgent action items for you with regards to a breaking case in Texas. James Younger, a 7-year-old boy, appears to be being forced to live as a girl by his non-biological mother. He is in danger of being chemically and possibly surgically transitioned in addition to being forced to wear dresses, a train of craziness that began when he watched "Frozen&quot, and liked the character Elsa. We’re making available hotlines to Governor Abbott, petitions, and generally raising awareness, which may have an effect on Judge Kim Cooks’ handling of this case. More details in this special breaking news episode of The Dr J Show. Governor Abbott’s opinion hotline is (512) 463-1782 or gov.texas.gov/contact, to reach Texas governor Greg Abbott. The Judge handling this case is Democrat Kim Cooks of the 255th Family District Court. The hashtag for this issue is #SaveJames. Keep the heat on! LifePetitions also has a SaveJames petition, currently with over 76,000 signatures: Support Dad and Texas Governor’s bid to save 7-year-old boy from being turned into girl This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full episode is available here.

Ruth Institute Pres. Says Case of 7-year-old Boy is About More Than “Gender-Transitioning”

Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., says the heartbreaking case of seven-year-old James Younger, whose mother wants to force him to live as a girl, is about more than ‘gender-transitioning.’ It’s also about divorce and third-party reproduction. The child’s divorced parents are involved in a horrible custody battle. The mother has enrolled her […]

Custody Dispute between Parents Who Disagree about Sexually Transitioning Their Son

(October 24, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing the terrible case of James Younger, which involves issues surrounding transition of a minor, parental custody, divorce, and artificial reproductive technologies. Dr J mentioned a segment of our new video podcast where she interviewed Brandon Showalter for a broad overview of the current transgender movement, that’s available here. Listen