Tag: family breakdown

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 […]

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.

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

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

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 This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full episode is available here.

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

‘Ah-ha’ Moment about the Sexual Revolution

by Bill Dunn August 21, 2019, at Catholic365.com. Every once in a while, I have an “Ah-ha!” moment, when I read or hear something that really hits home. Recently I had such a moment when reading an essay by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, titled, “What do Jeffery Epstein, Harvey Weinstein and Theodore McCarrick have in common?” In the essay, Roback Morse explains that the philosophy of the sexual revolution provided those three high-profile predators the cover they needed to commit their crimes for so many years. The primary tenant of the sexual revolution is this: everyone has the right to unlimited, consequence-free sex. For over half a century now, our culture has embraced the idea that people are entitled to regular sexual activity that is child-free, disease-free, and emotional heartache-free. In other words, if it feels good, do it, and then walk away with no regrets. The problem is, this view of sex is not grounded in reality. Sex is not like eating a donut or having a glass of wine. It’s not a simple little pleasure. Sex is an intensely emotional and physical experience. It is not a trifle to be toyed with. The sexual revolution says people have the right to child-free sex. But when Nature says, “Um, excuse me, reality takes precedence over wishful thinking, and you are pregnant,” people suddenly declare that killing babies is “health care” in order to maintain the charade. In the meantime, the lives of over 60 million babies have been snuffed out here in the U.S. in the past five decades. The sexual revolution says people have the right to disease-free sex. But once again, Nature says, “Ha ha, nice try, but reality says otherwise.” Gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, and HIV continue to plague our country, and the anything-goes sexual cheerleaders scratch their heads and wonder why. The sexual revolution says people have the right to emotional heartache-free sex. However, the reality of the situation yet again overwhelms silly notions. The emotional aspect of sexual activity is even more powerful than the

Thousands sign petition asking Trump to defend life, marriage and make family ‘great again’

September 18, 2019 (LifeSiteNews) – The Ruth Institute and LifeSiteNews have just launched a petition asking President Trump to “Make the Family Great Again!” Sexual revolutionaries have been using so-called “human rights” language, domestically and internationally, to promote their radical vision of society. This includes insisting that both abortion and “same-sex “marriage” are “human rights.” […]

Ruth Institute Launches “Make the Family Great Again” Petition

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., Founder and President of the Ruth Institute, announced the launch of a petition to Make the Family Great Again. “The president campaigned on the promise to Make America Great Again. But only the family can help him fulfill that promise,” she said. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo established a Commission […]

Making the Case for Traditional Catholic Sexual Morality

(July 23, 2019) Dr J is invited to speak at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana by Fr. Metrejean. Her talk is entitled "Making the Case for Traditional Catholic Sexual Morality.&quot, PowerPoint slides are also available for this presentation. Listen

Conservative Christians Denounce APA’s Promotion of Polyamory, Swinging

By Michael W. Chapman This article was first published July 17, 2019, at cnsnews.com. The American Psychological Association’s (APA) decision to establish a “Consenual Non-monogamy Task Force” to promote “polyamory, open relationships” and “swinging” as normal sexual behavior was condemned by the Catholic League and the Ruth Institute, respectively, as a form of “mental breakdown” […]

American Psychological Association: Kids Don’t Count

By Jennifer Roback Morse Published on July 18, 2019, at The Stream. The American Psychological Association recently announced that it will set up a task force. (Oh goodie!) This one will promote awareness and inclusivity about “consensual non-monogamy.” That is, multiple concurrent sexual partners, also sometimes known as polyamory. What your grandma used to call […]

Ruth Institute President Blasts the American Psychological Association for Pushing Sexual Anarchy

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., founder and president of the Ruth Institute, expressed grave concern over the American Psychological Association’s announcement that it will set up a task force that promotes awareness and inclusivity about consensual non-monogamy.” In plain English, “non-monogamy” means multiple concurrent sexual partners, sometimes known as polyamory. Morse said, “The goal of […]

What Have We Wrought?

(July 16, 2019) Dr J is once again Kathleen Benfield’s guest on "The Current Word,&quot, a radio project of the American Family Association of New Orleans. Today they’re discussing the Guidry case out of Lafayette and the American Psychological Association’s new stance on consensual non-monogamy. Some of the topics discussed in this episode are not suitable for young ears. Listen

Not the Sperm You Thought You Had…

(July 2, 2019) Dr J is Father Rob Jack’s guest on Sacred Heart Radio’s "Driving Home the Faith.&quot, They’re discussing the ethics of sperm donation &amp, the lack of transparency generally in the fertility industry, specifically in light of the recent Canadian case where a doctor lost his license after impregnating his patients with his own sperm without their knowledge or consent.

Media celebrating ‘Gay Pride Month’ ignore victims of the Sexual Revolution

by Jennifer Roback Morse Life Site News June 4, 2019 June 4, 2019 (Daily Signal) — June has been declared “Pride Month,” and we’re supposed to celebrate those “coming out” and living a “gay” life. June 12 will mark the third anniversary of the Pulse gay nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, that left 49 […]

Acton 2019: Love and Economics: A Foundational Issue for a Free Society

(June 21, 2019) We’ve just started summer here in the northern hemisphere, and you know what that means: this year’s Acton University is in full swing! Dr J is an Acton fellow, she’s been with the program since the beginning. Her sessions this year highlight how various ideologies ingrained in our culture are products of the toxic sexual revolution and further its aim of consolidating power in the hands of elites. This is her second talk, entitled "Love and Economics: A Foundational Issue for a Free Society.&quot, If you missed Dr J’s first seminar from Acton this year, catch it right here in our podcast stream, also available are her Q&A sessions (after each talk) and PowerPoint presentations.

Catholic Culture Conference 2019: Understanding the Sexual Revolution

(May 31, 2019) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Spiritual Life Center’s Catholic Culture Conference in Wichita, Kansas. This is the first of three talks she’s giving at the annual gathering, and it’s entitled, "Understanding the Sexual Revolution.&quot, The Q&A session after this talk is also available for listening or download here. Stay tuned for her other talks from the conference, coming right up in our podcast stream. Listen to the talk | Listen to the Q&A

Be a happier parent – or laugh trying

It’s one way to have happy kids, a new book points out. by Mary Cooney and Betsy Kerekes This article was first published May 7, 2019, at Mercatornet.com. There is no doubt that parents today face tremendous challenges. Sometimes these challenges are overwhelming and stressful. Parents of young children and teens will appreciate Betsy Kerekes’ […]

Ruth Institute Wraps Up First Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution

The Ruth Institute’s Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution (April 27) was a success by any measure. The Summit, which took place in Lake Charles, Louisiana, included Survivors of Divorce and Survivors of the LGBT Culture. The Summit was preceded by an Awards Banquet the evening of April 26. Those honored were Dr. Robert […]

Survivors Summit on Janet Mefferd Today

The Summit is almost here! One last podcast to tease it before we kick off at 5pm Friday: Dr J appeared on Janet Mefferd Today (last week) to give us a rundown of what to expect. Join us in person or on Facebook, where we’re livestreaming the events and festivities in partnership with the Family Research Council.

The Current Word on Ruth’s Survivors’ Summit!

(April 16, 2019) Dr J is once again Kathleen Benfield’s guest on her radio show "The Current Word.&quot, They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s upcoming Surivivors Summit! Come join us April 26 and 27th in Lake Charles, Louisiana for our annual conference.

Survivors’ Summit: Drew Mariani Show edition

(April 10, 2019) Dr J is Wendy Wiese’s guest on Relevant Radio’s "The Drew Mariani Show.&quot, They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s work with the survivors of the sexual revolution, specifically touching on our upcoming "Survivors’ Summit&quot, at the end of April. Listen

Victims of Divorce (Children and Abandoned Spouses) to Speak at Ruth Institute Survivors’ Summit

For more information contact: Rachel Golden info@ruthinstitute.org The Ruth Institute’s Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution (April 26-27 in Lake Charles, LA.) will include survivors of divorce, among them adult children of divorce and abandoned spouses. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ruth Institute Founder and President, noted: “Many pro-family advocacy groups do not address divorce. But normalizing divorce is where the Sexual Revolution started. By undermining the sanctity of marriage, divorce set the stage for all of the attacks on the family that followed.” The Summit will include first-hand testimony from Christy Fitzgerald (an Adult Child of Divorce), Al Chlupacek (who stood for his marriage despite spousal desertion) and Kristi Davis (both an Adult Child of Divorce and a victim of spousal desertion who still tried to save her marriage). Expert Speakers at the event include: Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Professor of Government at Patrick Henry College, speaking on “How Does the State Benefit from Your Divorce?” Leila Miller, author of Primal Loss: The Now Adult Children of Divorce Speak. The Divorce Reform panel includes: Jeff Morgan – Divorce Reform Advocate and Ruth Institute Activist of the Year, speaking on Divorce Reform in Texas Christopher Brennan, Esq. – Attorney and Adult Child of Divorce Matt Johnston – Strategist and Adult Child of Divorce According to the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control), in 2016, there were 827,261 divorces in the United States, with 44 states and the D.C. reporting. That’s almost one-third of the reported marriages which took place that year. Altogether, there are an estimated 45 million children of divorce. Additionally, 70% of divorces include a reluctant partner who’d like to stay married. Less than 15% of divorces in a recent study were classified as “high conflict.” “Ending a non-abusive marriage is a tragedy with multiple victims — children deprived of a parent, abandoned spouses and, often, the spouse who initiates divor

The Effects of the Sexual Revolution on Children

(March 27, 2019) Dr J is once again a guest of Mike Romano, Michelle McAloon, and Todd Sylvester on LA Catholic Morning. They’re discussing divorce, the sexual revolution, and the Ruth Institute’s upcoming Survivors’ Summit.

The Good Fight…against the Sexual Revolution

(March 23, 2019) Dr J is Barbara McGuigan’s guest on her radio show "The Good Fight&quot, from EWTN. They’re discussing general strategy on how to counter the lies of the sexual revolution, Dr. Morse’s newest book, "The Sexual State,&quot, and the Ruth Institute’s upcoming Survivors’ Summit at the end of this month. Listen

The Sexual Revolution’s Impact

Originally published as one of Fr. Nagel’s homilies. Elise is a six-year old who lives with her grandmother, and whose mother had a baby with someone other than Elise’s father. ‘I hate it when my Mom comes home with her new baby and her new boyfriend. Why do I have to live with my grandma? Why doesn’t my mother love me? Why does that baby get to live with her, and I don’t?’ she asks. Bethany’s husband Joe is a pornography addict. He lost interest in her and their children. He divorced her. He moved in with another woman and no longer has any interest in the faith she thought they shared. ‘Earning a living and supporting and caring for the kids is tough,’ she said, ‘I don’t know what I would do if my parents hadn’t moved closer to help me.’ Tom’s mother was married and divorced twice. Neither of these men was Tom’s father. Tom has one half-sister. Neither of his mother’s husbands was her father, either. Tom had never really had a relationship with his father. Tom married a woman named Genevieve, whose mother and her first husband adopted a child. Later they decided to have another child through anonymous donor conception. That was Genevieve. When Genevieve was eight, her mother and her husband divorced. The husband wanted shared custody of the adopted child but not of Genevieve. Those are some scenarios from the beginning of Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s book, The Sexual State, about the costs and casualties of the Sexual Revolution. I thought about them this past Tuesday at the March for Life in Olympia. The marchers always walk to the steps of the capital by going past the supreme court. On the steps of the supreme court are the pro legal-abortion counter-protesters. As I walked, I thought, “Here is the existential experience of our society – the fundamental conflict buried beneath so many other tensions that undermine our peace. Only here it’s out in the open with all the shouting, bitterness, and anger, while most of the time the consequences of the Sexual Revolution are fiercely silenced or ignored. I felt comp

When Sex Becomes Cheap

by Paul Sullins A review of: Regnerus, Mark, Cheap Sex: The Transformation of Men, Marriage and Monogamy (New York: Oxford University Press, 2017). This article was first published at humanumreview. Cultural norms—the tacit, taken-for-granted expectations that structure human society—adapt to institutional and technological change. In our day, as the life tasks and realms formerly integrated […]

Why I Stopped Talking About Economics When I Started Talking About Family

by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published on January 8, 2019, at The Stream. Tucker Carlson is right. But his method is wrong. Tucker Carlson’s monologue on January 2 set off a firestorm of negative commentary. I want to say for the record: I agree completely with Carlson’s closing statement, “If you want […]

Dr J on Church and State

(December 27, 2018) Dr J is Nancy Tower’s guest on KELB’s "Church and State.&quot, They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s work combating the narrative of the sexual revolution, a philosophy so full of contradiction but with a lot of steam and power nonetheless. Listen

Divorce v. the Holidays

(December 18, 2018) Dr J is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing divorce and the holidays and the extra hurdles it imposes. The Federalist article referenced in the interview is here.

Call to Holiness 2018: Manifesto for the Family

(November 17, 2018) Dr J was one of the speakers at this year’s Call to Holiness Conference in Detroit, Michigan. This is her second talk (and the first time this material has been shared publicly): "Manifesto for the Family.&quot, If you missed her first talk "Understanding the Sexual Revolution,&quot, check out our podcast stream. You’ve just been listening to Dr J’s newest material, a talk on the "Manifesto for the Family&quot, at this year’s Call to Holiness Conference in Detroit, Michigan. We’ve produced a companion brochure of the same name available at our website. Also check out Dr. J’s newest book, The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along, over at ruthinstitute.org or thesexualstate.com.

Congress: 50th Anniversary of May 1968

(November 8, 2018) Dr J is invited to speak at the International Congress on the "50th Anniversary of May 1968&quot, at the University Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid, Spain. She’s engaged in a dialogue on "Victims of the Sexual Revolution."

Fallout from the Sexual Revolution: The Catholic Current

(November 1, 2018) Dr J is a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross’s "The Catholic Current.&quot, They’re discussing the fallout and the underpinning ideologies of the sexual revolution. Check out Dr. J’s newest book, The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along, over at ruthinstitute.org or thesexualstate.com.

Respect Life 2018: Understanding the Sexual Revolution

(October 13, 2018) Dr J is the keynote speaker at the Respect Life Conference in Meriden, Connecticut. She gave two talks, this is the first one, "Understanding the Sexual Revolution,&quot, on what the sexual revolution is, its underlying ideologies, and how it moves forward. Stay tuned for her second talk in our regular podcast stream. Listen

Veritas Conference 2018

(September 15, 2018) Dr J was invited to speak at Lake Charles’ Veritas Conference in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her topic is keeping your family together: why you should and how you can!

The Sexual State on Morning Glory

(September 5, 2018) Dr J is a guest of Thom Price, Gloria Purvis, and Fr. Bryce Sibley on EWTN’s "Morning Glory.&quot, They’re discussing her newest book, The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along.

Defend the Family Like Your Life Depends on It!

(August 5, 2018) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Midwest Catholic Family Conference in Wichita, Kansas. This is the second of her two talks from the annual event, this one is entitled, "Defend the Family Like Your Life Depends on It!&quot, If you missed "A Parent’s Guide to Dealing with Same-Sex Attraction,&quot, check it out in our podcast stream.

Finding Wholeness in my Identity as a Daughter of the King

I have been healing from the effects of the sexual revolution for about 30 years now. If you had told me as a 24-year-old that my life would be marked by emotional and spiritual wholeness, that I’d one day celebrate 28 years of marriage and three beautiful daughters, I would have thought you cruel for […]

The Ruth Institute: Genesis and Ongoing Work

(July 22, 2018) Dr J is a guest of Hunter Forman on his podcast "Everything Like Such As.&quot, They’re discussing the sexual revolution, the genesis of the Ruth Institute, and its ongoing work. This podcast is a rebroadcast of two segments of Hunter’s podcast "Everything Like Such As."

Acton 2018: The Sexual State &amp, the Divorce Ideology

(June 22, 2018) This year’s Acton University is coming to a close–this is the last of Dr J’s three talks this time around. This year her three talks are all themed "The Sexual State"–they highlight how various ideologies ingrained in our culture are products of and further the aims of the toxic sexual revolution. This is her third and final talk, entitled "The Sexual State and the Divorce Ideology.&quot, Listen Powerpoint slides from this presentation are also available.

LAR: The Divorce Ideology

(May 26, 2018) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Asociación LAR México conference in Monterrey, Mexico. Now in their 9th year, the theme this time around is "The Challenges of the Family Today.&quot, Dr J gave three talks, this is the second one, on "The Divorce Ideology.&quot, Check out our podcast stream for the other two. Lar, which means "home&quot, in Spanish, is part of the larger IFFD, the International Federation for Family Development.

LAR: Understanding the Sexual Revolution and the Contraceptive Ideology

(May 25, 2018) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Asociación LAR México conference in Monterrey, Mexico. Now in their 9th year, the theme this time around is "The Challenges of the Family Today.&quot, Dr J gave three talks, and this is the first, on "Understanding the Sexual Revolution and the Contraceptive Ideology.&quot, Stay tuned for the other two. Lar, which means "home&quot, in Spanish, is part of the larger IFFD, the International Federation for Family Development.

Dr J on Quest for a Culture of Life in America

(May 15, 2018) Dr J is Steve Koob’s guest on his radio show from Radio Maria, "Quest for a Culture of Life in America.&quot, They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s work exposing the myths and untruths of the sexual revolution as well as this weekend’s "Healing Family Breakdown&quot, workshop to be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan this Saturday, May 19.

Healing Family Breakdown in the Morning and the Afternoon

(May 15, 2018) Dr J is once again Al Kresta’s guest on his eponymous radio show from Ave Maria. They’re discussing this weekend’s "Healing Family Breakdown&quot, workshop we’re holding at St. Thomas the Apostle in Ann Arbor, Michigan, check out ruthinstitute.com for more details.

Healing Family Breakdown: Ann Arbor

(May 14, 2018) Dr J is once again Teresa Tomeo’s guest on Ave Maria Radio’s Catholic Connection. They’re discussing Ruth Institute’s upcoming "Healing Family Breakdown&quot, workshop on May 19 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Healing Family Breakdown will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. More details here.

Dr J on Healing Family Breakdown in Ann Arbor

(May 4, 2018) Dr J is once again Teresa Tomeo’s guest on Ave Maria Radio’s Catholic Connection. They’re discussing Ruth Institute’s upcoming "Healing Family Breakdown&quot, workshop on May 19 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Healing Family Breakdown is on May 19, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Check out our event or find us on Facebook for more information.

Ruth Institute Announces the Rev. Dr. Paul Sullins as Senior Research Associate

Leading researcher on same sex parenting to join the Ruth Institute April 17, 2018, Lake Charles, Louisiana—The Ruth Institute announces that Dr. Paul Sullins will serve as a Senior Research Associate. Recently retired from the sociology department at Catholic University of America, Dr. Sullins is a leader in research on same-sex parenting and its implications for child development. Announcing the appointment, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Founder and President of the Ruth Institute said, “We at the Ruth Institute are greatly concerned that ‘alternative family forms,’ such as divorce and unmarried parenthood, have been harmful to children. Dr. Sullins cares deeply about the impact of same sex parenting on children, examining topics such as ADHD, depression, and emotional problems. He is a good fit for us.” Dr. Morse continued, “Treating same-sex couples as the legal equivalent of opposite-sex couples means increasing numbers of children will be raised in same-sex couple households. More information will be coming available about their experiences. We believe it is crucial to continue examining this evidence in a systematic way.” Dr. Sullins explained, “The research in this area is really just beginning. Most of the studies which claim to show “no differences” between parenting by same sex couples and married heterosexual couples have used small, unrepresentative data sets. I have been examining large statistically representative datasets—principally the Centers for Disease Control’s National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), with 1.9 million cases; and the University of North Carolina’s National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health (Add Health), with 20,000 cases. I have repeatedly documented substantially higher rates of problems among children with same-sex parents, and that the best context for child well-being is with his or her own mother and father.” Formerly Episcopalian, Dr. Sullins is a married Catholic priest. He earned a Ph.D. in sociology at Catholic University in 1997 and taught there from 1998 until

10 Minutes for Ruth: BNI Presentation

(March 28, 2017) Dr J gives a brief introduction to the founding and mission of the Ruth Institute at Business Network International’s annual dinner. She discusses children’s need for their own parents, family structure, California’s Prop 8, being labeled a "hate group,&quot, and so on.

Freedom Readers: The Government’s Duty to Marriage

(March 14, 2018) Dr J is speaking to Freedom Readers, a project of Grove City College’s Center for Vision &amp, Values. Her topic is "The Government’s Duty to Marriage: A Not-Exclusively Biblical Approach.&quot, Check out our podcast stream if you missed yesterday’s talk to one of Grove City’s classes, and stay tuned for Q&A afterward.

From Grove City College: The Government’s Duty to Marriage

(March 13, 2018) Dr J is speaking to a class of students at Grove City College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her topic is "The Government’s Duty to Marriage: A Not-Exclusively Biblical Approach.&quot, Stay tuned for Q&A afterward, and tune in for tomorrow’s talk in the same vein to Freedom Readers, a project of the college’s Center for Vision &amp, Values.

"Gentlemen: Don’t Donate Your Sperm!" Ruth Institute President Urges.

“Gentlemen: Don’t Donate Your Sperm!” Ruth Institute President Urges. “Donating sperm may sound like a humanitarian gesture. But it could come back to haunt you.” –Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Lake Charles, Louisiana, February 12, 2018 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse urged men not to donate their sperm. “A recent New York case shows what can go wrong. A little girl is in foster care. Her father wants to get her out of foster care and take care of her. But the courts are forbidding him to even take a paternity test.” The backstory: The man gave his sperm to two women in a same sex union. They were family friends and wanted to have a child together. The adults drew up an informal agreement, where he waived any claims to paternity, custody or visitation, and the women waived any claim to child support. But, as a newspaper blandly put it, “troubles arose, and they disagreed on his access to the child.” The “trouble that arose” was that the women were neglecting the child so badly that she was taken into foster care. The man asked the court to be allowed to take a paternity test to prove he is the father. He wants to take care of his daughter. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Founder and President of the Ruth Institute, said, “Men have a natural desire to protect and provide for their children. I cannot image how helpless this man must feel.” Dr. Morse continued: “This father evidently absorbed the Grand Gay Narrative that assures us that biology is overrated: any two people who love each other and the child are just as good as any others. If the Grand Gay Narrative is true, a man might logically conclude that agreeing in advance to stand down from active fatherhood was a fine thing to do, costless to himself and his child, and beneficial to these two women. The problem is that the Grand Gay Narrative is false. Biology does matter: both parents and children care about their biological connections.” Dr. Morse noted: “Sperm donation is going to be legal for the foreseeable future. The Ruth Institute urges men to get the full story. M

Family Breakdown and the Economy: the Acton Institute Meets the Ruth Institute

(January 25, 2018) Only the family can provide the sense of security and the identity that every person needs. We are finding out that civilization itself depends on family. Family breakdown is expensive–taxpayers step in and provide programs when the family fails. Dr J is the speaker at this installment of the Acton Lecture Series, where she gives practical steps everyone can take to heal the family.

Even Closer: Healing Family Breakdown

(January 23, 2018) Dr J is once again a guest on Relevant Radio’s "A Closer Look.&quot, She and Ed Morrissey, who’s filling in for Sheila Liaugminas this week, discuss the Ruth Institute’s work caring for survivors of the sexual revolution, specifically through our series of Healing Family Breakdown workshops. Check out our upcoming workshop this Saturday in Kansas City, Kansas: ruthinstitute.org/events/healing-family-breakdown.

A Closer Look at Healing Family Breakdown

(January 18, 2018) Dr J is once again Sheila Liaugminas’ guest on Relevant Radio’s "A Closer Look.&quot, They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s work caring for survivors of the sexual revolution, specifically through our series of Healing Family Breakdown workshops. Check out our upcoming workshop in Kansas City, Kansas on January 27th–more information over at our website: ruthinstitute.org/events/healing-family-breakdown.

Family Breakdown and the Economy

(January 17, 2018) Dr J is Trey Dimsdale’s guest on "Radio Free Acton.&quot, They’re discussing the link between the functionality of the family and the functionality of the economy–how family breakdown or even a completely absent family leaves people unable to fully function. This topic is the subject of an upcoming talk she’ll be doing at an Acton Institute lecture series coming up at the end of January

Selling Hate

by John Stossel; originally published at Creators.com Who will warn Americans about hate groups? The media know: the Southern Poverty Law Center. SPLC, based in Alabama, calls itself "the premier" group monitoring hate. Give us money, they say, and they will "fight the hate that thrives in our country." I once believed in the center’s mission. Well-meaning people still do. Apple just gave them a million dollars. So did actor George Clooney. They shouldn’t. Ayaan Hirsi Ali grew up in Somalia, where she suffered female genital mutilation. So now she speaks out against radical Islam. For that, SPLC put her on its list of dangerous "extremists." Maajid Nawaz was once an Islamic extremist. Then he started criticizing the radicals. SPLC labels him an "anti-Muslim extremist," too. While launching hateful smears like these, SPLC invites you to donate to them to "join the fight against hatred and bigotry." SPLC once fought useful fights. They took on the Ku Klux Klan. But now they go after people on the right with whom they disagree. They call the Family Research Council a hate group because it says gay men are more likely to sexually abuse children. That’s their belief. There is some evidence that supports it. Do they belong on a "hate map," like the Ku Klux Klan, because they believe that evidence and worry about it? I often disagree with the council, but calling them a hate group is unfair. In my YouTube video this week, the group’s vice president, Jerry Boykin, tells me, "I don’t hate gay people. And I know gay people, and I have worked with gay people." But once you’re labeled a hate group, you are a target. One man went to the Family Research Council headquarters to kill people, shooting a security guard in the arm before he was stopped. The shooter told investigators that he attacked the FRC because he found them on SPLC’s hate list. Calling the council a "hate group" made its employees the target of real hate. SPLC also smears the Ruth