Catholic Morality Never Goes Out of Style

College culture today makes men and women feel like they have to adapt a casual sex mentality, and then we wonder why they’re so miserable.
Catholic Sexual Morality is NOT out of Date

Catholicism is one of the last holdouts against contraception, abortion, euthanasia, sex outside of marriage, and more. The Church’s moral teachings ultimately protect people from heartache, illness, broken families, and, especially in the case of abortion, death.
Facing Pain: The Road to True Redemption

Born gay is a narrative that severely inhibits anyone dealing with same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria. Dr. Linda Seiler talks about both the qualitative research that she did regarding same sex attraction as well as the transformation she went through after she reoriented her life towards God.
Synod’s Promotion of ‘Lived Experience’ Is a Cause for Concern

The Synod on Synodality’s discussion as lived experience as a guide to the moral life overlooks the lived experience of those who are faithful to Catholic Church teaching.
I Loved My Family More Than Gay Pride

When Linda was a teen, she was both attracted exclusively to women, and wanted to be a boy. She made the choice, however, to stay with her family.
Fatherhood Isn’t Rocket Science, Elon — And You Can’t Outsource It

COMMENTARY: Despite his vast wealth, Musk cannot possibly be a living and loving presence to all of his 13 children and their four mothers. Jennifer Roback Morse February 28, 2025 at National Catholic Register The first and most important duty of a father is to love his child’s mother. This is how a man ordinarily […]
The Chaos of Same-Sex Relationships

When Jason Hill faced his trauma, he found that he was able to heal and return to his faith, and leave the chaos of same-sex relationships
What To Say When Someone Comes Out

Dr. Morse explains how to respond to someone who comes out, where the gender ideology came from, and the big lie of the gay propagandists.
I Wasn’t Born Gay

Jason Hill wasn’t born gay. But he didn’t choose his circumstances that led to it either. What he did choose, though, was to leave that lifestyle when he learned more about who he was and his unresolved childhood issues.
USAID, Ideological Imperialism and the Sexual State

The recent freeze on U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) expenditures has brought attention to that agency’s unaccountability and waste. But the problems with USAID run deeper than merely wasting taxpayer dollars or being opaque about its activities.
Being Led by the Lord out of Lesbianism

Dr. Amy Hamilton shares how she was led out of lesbianism by the Lord and how her journey helped her heal her past traumas.
Ruth Institute condemns USAID ideological imperialism

“Worse than merely waste, the USAID has been systematically exporting the Sexual Revolution to countries that do not want it,” Ruth Institute president Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. stated in response to the recent freeze on USAID expenditures. “The American public is rightly outraged about USAID’s waste of their taxpayer dollars. But look at this […]
Bishop Barron Avoids Policy Curveballs, Gets a Solid Hit on Gender Ideology

COMMENTARY: Church teaching on human nature is timeless and universal. But, Catholics can disagree among themselves on many public policies. Jennifer Roback Morse February 3, 2025, at National Catholic Register Based on vast human experience and centuries of reflection on Divine Revelation, the Catholic Church has a particular contribution to make to sound public policy […]
The Sexual Revolution Got it Wrong

The S*xual Revolution promulgated ideologies that have wrecked havoc on our modern culture. At the Live Action Young Leaders Summit, Dr. Jennifer Morse shared the twisted history of the S*xual Revolution and what we can do to heal the culture.
California Wildfires Part II: Trust and Rebuilding

By Jennifer Roback Morse Published on January 28, 2025, at The Stream. Defunding the firefighters, DEI hires for significant positions, and ideologically driven environmental restrictions on water projects: All these played a part in increasing the devastation of the recent California wildfires. In my last article, I argued that these policies are the fruit of Fantasy […]
California Wildfires Part I: Fantasy Ideology

If you are one of those people who say our society is so corrupt that we should burn it all down and start over, you got your wish. Parts of California have recently burned down, and the fires still aren’t out.
Tips For Human Flourishing

Human flourishing can happen, but only when based upon a solid basis – like Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.
Pro-Life Women Comprise the Real Women’s Movement

The totality of this experience convinces me that the pregnancy-care-center movement is an authentic “women’s movement.” I think they have more right to describe themselves as a “women’s movement” than some of the self-described “feminists.”
Four Things I’m Praying Donald Trump Will Do for America

I am deeply relieved that former President Donald Trump is now President-Elect Donald Trump. Right now I’m storming Heaven (and hope you will join me) in asking God to move the president on four crucial corrections.
Wholesome Family Life in a Broken World

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse interviews Ambassador Eduard Habsburg about his new book, Building a Wholesome Family Life in a Broken World. They discuss the importance of chastity, the role of faith in marriage, and the qualities to look for in a spouse, drawing on lessons from Habsburg family history. The conversation emphasizes the need for a stable family environment for children and the significance of commitment in relationships.
There Is No Such Thing As Transgender

There is no such thing as transgender. Why? Because it is biologically impossible to go from one sex to another.
Don’t Take Your Teenage Son to Therapy

Parents: don’t take your teenage son to therapy. You might end up making the problem worse and you won’t fix the biggest problem: you.
MtF Transition, Euphoria, Despair, and Hope

Walt Heye’s MtF Transition led to euphoria, despair, and eventually hope. He hopes sharing his transgender story will help others.
God Does Not Hate Gays

Even though many gay men and women have been told that God doesn’t love them and that religious people hate them, the reality is much more humane and helpful. God does not hate gays.
Was the Catholic Church was Right All Along?

As much as people might hate to admit it, based on the societal chaos unleashed since the 1960s, the Catholic Church was right all along.
An Open Letter to Melania Trump

On her new book, and her position on abortion By Jennifer Roback Morse Published on October 10, 2024, at The Stream Dear Mrs. Trump, So many of us love and admire you. Your conduct as First Lady was a credit to our country. I will never forget the way you decorated the White House for Christmas: […]
Kids Can’t Consent to Experimental, Life-changing Surgery

As the WPATH files and Cass report show, kids can’t consent to the “life saving” surgeries that are life changing, and experimental. Even the doctors who administer them don’t know the consequences.
Serious Synodal Resistance

Ruth Institute President Contributes “The Ruth Institute maintains that traditional Christian sexual ethics, as taught most fully by the Catholic Church, is both reasonable and humane,” stated Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Founder and President of the Ruth Institute, in response to the Synod on Synodality currently going on in Rome. “However, these teachings have had […]
Doctors Protecting Children

It shouldn’t need to be stated, but we need doctors protecting children, not mutilating them or giving them wrong-sex hormones.
P Diddy: Another Powerful Man Abusing the Weak

The astonishing revelations regarding P Diddy are yet another example of a powerful man abusing the weak.
Getting Out of the Transgender Cult

Maria Keffler explains to Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse getting out of the transgender cult.
Equality: A Word for Weasels?

By Jennifer Roback Morse Published on September 14, 2024, at The Stream Calling someone a “weasel” is an American idiom that makes an unflattering comparison between a person and an animal. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines “weasel” this way: “Equality” is often a weasel word. There is a valid Christian interpretation of the term, which some […]
Queering Women’s Boxing

COMMENTARY: The Imane Khelif case undermines the case for ‘queer’ as a protection for the weak. Jennifer Roback Morse September 3, 2024, at National Catholic Register. Using the word “queer” as a verb is the latest exercise in verbal gymnastics that the average person may not have heard of. You might assume that “to queer” […]
Who’s Responsible for the Olympic Women’s Boxing Disaster?

By Jennifer Roback Morse August 9, 2024, at The Stream The Olympic boxing match between Angela Carini of Italy and Imane Khelif of Algeria has sparked worldwide controversy and outrage. In my opinion, anger is justified, but only if directed at the proper target. I don’t think either of the athletes “cheated.” These young people […]
Why Non-Christians Should Care About the Olympics Drag Show

Even non-Christians should care about the disgusting drag show put on by the Paris Olympics, even if they aren’t religious.
Ruth Institute Launches Resource Center for Concerned Parents

After receiving many requests from parents and grandparents for help and information, the Ruth Institute launched its Parent Resource Center. The Sexual Revolution, which began by “liberating” the Boomer generation, is now after our children. With LGBT indoctrination in schools and libraries, Pride flags in stores, and rampant gender confusion, concerned parents wonder how to […]
Fact Is, You Can Change Your LGBT Identity

James Parker explains how it is possible for you to change your LGBT identity, how he has seen others go through that, and how it helps.
“You’re Perfect” Was A Devastating Phrase

Nancy Charles discusses how hearing the phrase “you’re perfect” was devastating, and how she was redeemed by a pull to go to mass.
I Was Born Gay – Until I Learned I Wasn’t

James Parker thought he was born gay when he came out in the 1980’s in England. But he was invited to get more love – and that changed him.
From Abuse Victim, to Lesbian, to Redemption

Nancy Charles has gone from abuse victim to lesbian to redemption but the affirmation therapist she visited dit not help.
Vatican Spokesman Needs to Go

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Founder and President of the Ruth Institute, called for the resignation of Dr. Paolo Ruffini as the Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication. At a recent Catholic Media conference, Ruffini responded to questions regarding the Vatican’s continued use of artwork by Father Marko Rupnik, who is credibly accused of serial […]
Ruth Institute Statement on Dr. Paolo Ruffini’s recent comments on the Marko Rupnik case
The Ruth Institute is an international interfaith coalition to defend the family and build a civilization of love. At the Catholic Media conference, the Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, Dr. Paola Ruffini responded to questions regarding the Vatican’s continued use of artwork by Father Marko Rupnik, who is credibly accused of serial sexual […]
Is LGBT Persons’ Mental Health Improving?

By Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at National Catholic Register June 28, 2024 COMMENTARY: The social changes in the past 30 years have not actually improved the mental health of the people who were supposed to be helped. The social acceptance of homosexual behavior has greatly increased over the past 30 years. In that time, the […]
Indicted For Protecting Children

Eithan Haim was indicted by the Biden DOJ for protecting children in Texas.
Integrating Self and Leaving a Double Life

Marco Casanova had to learn to integrate self and leave behind a double life, while in seminary.
Leaving a Nightmare Gay Life for Joy in Family

Jim Domen had the picture perfect gay life on the outside, but it was a nightmare on the inside. Hear how he left it for family joy.
Leaving ‘Pride’ Behind: Answering the ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Confusion

Focusing on the sojourners who have moved away from an LGBT identity is a scientifically, theologically and pastorally sound response.
Fatherhood Is the Antidote to Toxic Masculinity

Fatherhood and masculinity demonstrates the antidote for toxic masculinity. Nick Freitas joins the Dr. J Show to discuss.
Ex-Gay Visibility Day: First Sunday in June
by T. S. Flanders June 1, 2024 at One Peter Five From the Ruth Institute: “The gay lobby makes sure everyone knows Junes is ‘Pride Month,’ but they certainly won’t acknowledge the many people who have left the LGBT identity behind. That’s why the Ruth Institute is declaring the first Sunday of June to be […]
Celebrate Ex-Gay Visibility Day
By Jennifer Roback Morse Published on June 2, 2024 Unless you’ve been living on another planet since 2021, you are no doubt aware that June has been declared “Pride Month” across the United States. So at the Ruth Institute, we plan to spend the next four weeks discussing a topic you aren’t likely to hear about […]
Finally, a ‘Visibility Day’ for the People the LGBTQ Movement Finds Inconvenient
By Tyler O’Neil May 28, 2024 at DailySignal.com Next month, companies will add rainbow flags to their icons and logos, the White House will hold events celebrating LGBTQ individuals, and Target and other stores will likely promote rainbow-themed merchandise. Amid all this “Pride,” the men and women who rejected a homosexual lifestyle will be forgotten. […]
Ex-Gay Visibility Day – June 2, 2024

There are more ex-gays and lesbians than there are current gays and lesbians. Therefore we’re celebrating ex-gay visibility day.
Hollywood’s Pedophilia Problem: Critiquing Bill Maher’s Critique

Bill Maher’s critique of Hollywood’s pedophilia problem only scratches the surface of an issue that goes much, much deeper.
Thank You, Bill Maher, But Your Critique of Hollywood’s Depravity Didn’t Go Far Enough

Thank you, Bill Maher, for your critique of Hollywood’s depravity. But your critique didn’t go nearly far enough.
WPATH files and the Cass Report Expose Transgenderism

In light of the recent leak of the WPATH files and Cass report, transgenderism has been exposed as the flawed ideology it is.
Communist Women’s Day

Dr. Paul Kengor joins the show to discuss how the communists planned to “liberate” women from their homes by forcing them to become workers.
Planet Fitness Goes Woke and Pays the Price

Planet Fitness goes woke and pays the price; in another incident of the Sexual Revolution valuing the feelings of men over the needs of kids.
Kids Need Their Parents: Memoir Provides a Welcome Relief

As someone who has been promoting the family for decades, I am delighted to see a new, fresh, young voice proclaiming the core message that kids need their parents. Robert Kim Henderson, with a bachelor’s degree from Yale and a doctorate in psychology from Cambridge, has written not an academic tome, but a memoir.
Gender Ideology’s Verbal Engineering, Part 2: An Irrational Agenda That Few Want

COMMENTARY: The terms ‘trans’ and ‘transgender’ are laden with ideological ambiguity. Jennifer Roback Morse March 13, 2024 at National Catholic Register In a recent column, I argued that we should stop using the word “trans” or “transgender.” I showed that these terms can be used to mean eight types of people. Using one term to […]
YouTube Called Out for Abortion Bias

“I’m so glad law enforcement is calling out YouTube for its obvious pro-abortion bias against pro-life videos,” said Ruth Institute president Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D.
Ruth Institute Celebrates Real Women This Women’s History Month

“March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women, but what ‘women’ are being celebrated during our time in history?” asks Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse. “Men who say they’re women are earning medals and winning records in women’s sports. A biological man entered a women’s mixed martial arts contest and broke […]
Trans Train Finally Derailing

It’s about time people are pushing back against the trans train that is, among other things, ruining women’s sports and erasing women
Donald Trump and Kari Lake are dead wrong to defend IVF: here’s why
This article quotes Dr. Morse near the end. Republicans who support IVF are wrong; they’re playing with fire. IVF is a cash cow for the fertility industry; it’s murder for many children. by Doug Mainwaring February 26, 2024 at LifeSiteNews After the Alabama Supreme Court affirmed last week that embryos are children — bringing an […]
Unsurprisingly, State Department Pushes Gender Ideology

US Secretary of State has decided to push for gender ideology, even at at time when global tensions are boiling over.
Gender Ideology’s Verbal Engineering

COMMENTARY: Why language matters in the context of the heated debate over ‘transgender’ issues. Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a two-part series on the issues surrounding gender identity. By Jennifer Roback Morse February 26, 2024, at National Catholic Register Watch your language… You should not say “transgender.” I can hear the howls […]
Protecting What’s Ours: Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse to Appear on EWTN’s “Women of Grace”

Next week, February 19-22, Ruth Institute president Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse will appear on EWTN’s “Women of Grace.” She and host Johnette Benkovic Williams will discuss “Protecting What’s Ours: The Top Challenges Facing Society Today.” Watch as they dive into the biggest issues facing family life today, specifically, the attack on marriage, women, and children, […]
The Sexual State at Work: Schools and Planned Parenthood Deceive Parents
“Recent cases in Missouri and New Jersey show a shocking pattern of parents being deliberately deceived by agents of the Sexual State,” said Ruth Institute president Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse. In Missouri, Attorney General Andrew Bailey blew the whistle on Planned Parenthood illegally trafficking children out of state to have abortions. A Planned Parenthood manager admitted […]
Gender Identity ≠ Sexual Orientation: The Counseling Ban Sleight of Hand

COMMENTARY: Some jurisdictions are trying to ban counseling for gender-identity issues, right alongside bans on sexual-orientation ‘conversion therapy.’ Jennifer Roback Morse February 6, 2024 at National Catholic Register You may be aware of the worldwide attempts to ban “conversion therapy” that “intends to change or suppress sexual orientation.” But did you know that some jurisdictions […]