Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness
by Faith Hakesley Forgiveness is a tough topic for a lot of us. When someone hurts us, our human inclination can sometimes be to hold onto the resentment and bitterness and withhold forgiveness. Jesus asks just the opposite of us. However, this calling to forgive does not come without effort. Forgiveness – particularly when we […]
Facebook, Sex Trafficking, and Censorship
(July 1, 2021) Dr J is once again a guest of Fr. Rob Jack on Sacred Heart Radio’s Driving Home the Faith. They’re discussing the Texas Supreme Court ruling that Facebook can be held liable for sex trafficking conducted on its platform. Listen
What do Therapists Think About The Priestly Sexual Abuse Crisis?
Shasha Kleinsorge, Ph.D. is a Secular Carmelite and a private practice clinical psychologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan specializing in psychodynamic therapy. Therese Cirner MA, LPC has a private practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan specializing in trauma recovery and life transitions. Karen Klein Villa, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist in private practice in Brighton, Michigan for the past 20 years. She specializes in integrating interpersonal neurobiology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy and development. Readings &, Resources "Clergy Sex Abuse: Why Do We Still Need to Talk About This?", by Sasha Kleinsorge, Therese Cirner, and Karen Klein Villa Dr Morse after Hurricane Laura, on trauma (Facebook video) for Catholic therapists: Catholic Therapists’ Forum Facebook group For laypeople and clergy to interface / dialogue with victim support groups: Spirit Fire at spiritfirelive.wordpress.com highly recommended: documentary Betrayal: Abuse in the Catholic Church (The Fifth Estate) on YouTube
Bill Clinton/ Kamala Harris forum on “Empowering Women” is Hypocrisy, Notes Ruth Inst.
March 31, 2021 For Immediate Release For More Information: media@ruthinstitute.org Bill Clinton/ Kamala Harris forum on “Empowering Women” is Hypocrisy, Notes Ruth Inst. “You’ve got to be kidding,” Ruth Institute President, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., said of Vice President Harris doing a webcast forum on ‘empowering women and girls’ with former President Bill Clinton […]
Pepè Le Pew or Hugh Hefner? Who’s The Real Villain?
– Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Matt Maddox This piece was originally published on The Stream. A cartoon skunk is now the face of the rape culture. Pepè Le Pew, the lovestruck, clueless, ostensibly French, romancing skunk has found himself in the crosshairs of New York Times columnist, Charles Blow. In a recent column, he […]
What Happens When We Start Disrespecting Family?
Louisiana priest Father Shenan J. Boquet travels around the world spreading the Gospel of Life as president of Human Life International. Having journeyed over a million miles to more than 87 countries, Father Boquet has given numerous talks at conferences and symposia in the United States and around the world on issues ranging from the dignity of the human person and the nature of marriage to social justice and moral theology. Father Boquet has appeared on EWTN television and radio shows, Catholic Answers Live, Ave Maria Radio, Vatican Radio, as well as a number of local Catholic radio programs in the U.S. and in other international media outlets. His writings have appeared in numerous publications such as: LifeSiteNews, LifeNews, Catholic Exchange, CNSNews, Catholic Lane, Catholic Online, Crux, Legatus, and The Wanderer. Father Boquet’s weekly newsletter, “Spirit and Life,” goes online Mondays at ww.HLI.org. Readings &, Resources Human Life International: hli.org Fr Boquet’s weekly commentaries: hli.org/author/soboquet HLI Research: hli.org/author/bclowes "The Children of Pornhub,", by Nicholas Kristof at the New York Times www.nytimes.com/2020/12/04/opinion/sunday/pornhub-rape-trafficking.html Dr J Shows: ruthinstitute.org/dr-j-show
Exposing Clergy Sexual Abuse Cover-Up: THE McCarrick Report
Phil Lawler is the editor of Catholic World News, the first English-language Catholic news service operating on the internet, which he founded in 1995. CWN provides daily headline news coverage for the Catholic Culture site, where Phil Lawler also offers regular analysis and commentary. Phil attended Harvard College and did graduate work in political philosophy at the University of Chicago before entering a career in journalism. He has previously served as Director of Studies for the Heritage Foundation, as editor of Crisis Magazine, and as editor of the international monthly magazine Catholic World Report. Lawler is the author or editor of ten books on political and religious topics. His essays, book reviews, and editorial columns have appeared in over 100 newspapers around the United States and abroad. A pro-life activist and veteran of many political campaigns, Phil was himself a candidate for the US Senate in 2000, running against the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. Married since 1979 to Leila Marie Lawler, Phil is the father of 7 children, grandfather of 9, and a Red Sox fan. Topics discussed is this episode of The Dr. J Show include: the McCarrick Report: questions left unanswered. Discussed was McCarrick’s history of sexual assult and grooming (and the many warnings passed along to the Vatican), how Pope Francis lifted Pope Benedict’s restrictions on McCarrick, how Archbishop Vigano’s warnings about McCarrick were ignored, and how McCarrick functioned as an unofficial global ambassador for the Vatican amid all of this Pope Francis’ advocating homosexual "civil unions", Archbishop Gomez’ premature congrats to Joe Biden how predators "groom", potential victims and con them Pope Francis’ "gutting", of Pope John Paul II’s Pontifical Institute for The Family how conforming to the world only loses the credibility of Christians Pope Francis’ compromise and secret deal with the Chinese communists over Church treatment there Readings &, Resources Phil’s site: catholicculture.org Restoration of
AUDIO: Exposing Clergy Sexual Abuse Cover-Up: THE McCarrick Report
Phil Lawler is the editor of Catholic World News, the first English-language Catholic news service operating on the internet, which he founded in 1995. CWN provides daily headline news coverage for the Catholic Culture site, where Phil Lawler also offers regular analysis and commentary. Phil attended Harvard College and did graduate work in political philosophy at the University of Chicago before entering a career in journalism. He has previously served as Director of Studies for the Heritage Foundation, as editor of Crisis Magazine, and as editor of the international monthly magazine Catholic World Report. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Transcript, readings and resources below cut. Lawler is the author or editor of ten books on political and religious topics. His essays, book reviews, and editorial columns have appeared in over 100 newspapers around the United States and abroad. A pro-life activist and veteran of many political campaigns, Phil was himself a candidate for the US Senate in 2000, running against the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. Married since 1979 to Leila Marie Lawler, Phil is the father of 7 children, grandfather of 9, and a Red Sox fan. Topics discussed is this episode of The Dr. J Show include: the McCarrick Report: questions left unanswered. Discussed was McCarrick’s history of sexual assult and grooming (and the many warnings passed along to the Vatican), how Pope Francis lifted Pope Benedict’s restrictions on McCarrick, how Archbishop Vigano’s warnings about McCarrick were ignored, and how McCarrick functioned as an unofficial global ambassador for the Vatican amid all of this Pope Francis’ advocating homosexual "civil unions", Archbishop Gomez’ premature congrats to Joe Biden how predators "groom", potential victims and con them Pope Francis’ "gutting", of Pope John Paul II’s Pontifical Institute for The Family how conforming to the world only loses the credibility of Christians Pope Francis’ compromise and secret
Cuties and the Sexualization of Children
(September 22, 2020) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on "Issues, Etc.", Today they’re discussing Netflix’s newest controversial offering, Cuties. Listen
Memo to Ruling Class: Jeffrey Epstein Didn’t Kill Himself
By Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published on March 16, 2020, at The Stream. Jeffrey Epstein didn’t kill himself. This fact, which no serious person denies, marks a new era in the unfolding of the Sexual Revolution. For years, we have been told that the Sexual Revolution was part of the March of […]
Trauma and the Best Ways to Help the Victims: Dr. Deborah Rodriguez interview
Welcome to the 5th Episode of the Dr. J Show, where we bring the world’s experts to talk about the issues that face families and the faithful. Dr. Rodriguez is a general pediatrician in Tacoma, WA, who sees patients from birth to college. She has a special focus on working with children, families, and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. She is a member of the Catholic Medical Society and the Christian Medical and Dental Associations. She works in ministry to adult survivors of abuse including survivors of human trafficking. She uses a model of long-term healing and restoration. She has given presentations to community and medical groups on the science of trauma and toxic stress and on human trafficking awareness and prevention. She also facilitates peer support groups for survivors of abuse through the Maria Goretti Network in the Seattle area. She is married, mother to three children, and serves her church as lector, catechist and mentor. She contributed two chapters to the book Abuse of Trust by Allen Hebert. Resources: Hopeful Hearts Ministry, hopefulheartsministry.org (any survivor of any abuse) Maria Goretti Network, mgoretti.org (peer support group with chapters in the US) Adorned in Grace, adornedingracetacoma.com (ministry to prevention and restoration of human trafficking survivors and any survivor of trauma/abuse) Mending the Soul, mendingthesoul.org (books, support groups, lots of educational material from a Christian perspective) John Paul II Healing Center, jpiihealingcenter.org (resources, retreats, Catholic) Reading Recommendations Abuse of Trust by Allen Hebert The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk MD Be Healed by Bob Schuchts Mending the Soul book and ministry by Steven Tracy Action Item: Buy the book Abuse of Trust. Read it! Give it to your pastor, school principal or anyone else involved in ministry. Give it a positive review on Amazon! Follow the guidelines of trauma-informed mi
Trauma and the Best Ways to Help the Victims: Dr. Deborah Rodriguez interview
By now you know the drill: 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. Deborah Rodriguez, a pediatrician whose specialty is working with children and families who’ve experienced trauma, including survivors of abuse and human trafficking. She works with the Hopeful Hearts Ministry and the Maria Goretti Network, and she’s a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. Listen Resources: Hopeful Hearts Ministry, hopefulheartsministry.org (any survivor of any abuse) Maria Goretti Network, mgoretti.org (peer support group with chapters in the US) Adorned in Grace, adornedingracetacoma.com (ministry to prevention and restoration of human trafficking survivors and any survivor of trauma/abuse) Mending the Soul, mendingthesoul.org (books, support groups, lots of educational material from a Christian perspective) John Paul II Healing Center, jpiihealingcenter.org (resources, retreats, Catholic) Reading Recommendations Abuse of Trust by Allen Hebert The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk MD Be Healed by Bob Schuchts Mending the Soul book and ministry by Steven Tracy Action Item: Buy the book Abuse of Trust. Read it! Give it to your pastor, school principal or anyone else involved in ministry. Give it a positive review on Amazon! Follow the guidelines of trauma-informed ministry: Realize that trauma/abuse exist and is very common Recognize the signs of trauma Respond in a trauma-informed way (using the VEEL approach) Avoid re-traumatization Consider setting up a trauma-informed church/school/family to create a safe place for survivors to begin to heal
Byproducts of the #MeToo Movement and Culture of Death
(October 1, 2019) Dr J is once again a guest on Ave Maria Radio’s "Catholic Connection,", where she’s speaking with host Teresa Tomeo about current events in culture and politics. They’re discussing power plays in business and government on sexual revolutionary topics, specifically the CDC’s finding that 1 in 16 women’s first sexual experience was forced, Mattel’s launch of a gender-neutral doll line because "the children have asked for it,", and more. Articles referenced in this podcast: USA Today: "For 1 in 16 US women, first sexual intercourse experience was rape, study says", NPR: "Mattel Launches New Gender-Neutral Dolls", Listen
A Survivor’s Tale of Priestly Abuse: Allen Hébert Interview
So we’re trying a new content stream–a news-y video program called "The Dr J Show.", Dr J gets to meet a lot of experts in her line of work, and we’d like to introduce some of them to you. This is the audio of our third episode’s interview with guest Allen Hébert. In his book Abuse of Trust, Allen shares stories of sexual abuse victims’ experiences, hope, and healing, including his own abuse at the hands of his parish priest. Listen For the video of "The Dr J Show,", check out our website or YouTube.com/RuthInstitute. Tune in every Friday for a new episode.
What Have We Wrought?
(July 16, 2019) Dr J is once again Kathleen Benfield’s guest on "The Current Word,", 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
Sexual Revolution Enables Abusers like Epstein and McCarrick
For more information, contact: Rachel Golden info@ruthinstitute.org “The Sexual Revolution says we’re all entitled to sex. But who actually believes such a thing? The rapist, that’s who!” –Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, President of the Ruth Institute. Ruth Institute Founder and President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Ph.D. said that Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein and former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick were all enabled by society’s acceptance of the ideology of the sexual revolution. Writing in the July 10th National Catholic Register, Morse noted that all three were aided by “a belief system that claims that sex is an entitlement. They operated according to the tenets of the most powerful ideology in the world: the ideology of the sexual revolution.” Morse urged us to reject the rationalization that, “The rich and powerful have always been able to buy their way out of problems.” Yes, wealth, fame and power aided predators like Epstein. But the tenets of the sexual revolution softened up their victims. These tenets include: Sex is no more than a physical act. What are you ashamed of? And everyone is entitled to do whatever they can get away with. “This toxic belief system is destroying individual lives and leading to social chaos,” Morse observed. The Ruth Institute opposes this with “The Catholic belief system which tells us no one is entitled to sex. Children are entitled to a relationship with both of their parents. Women and men are entitled to the love and loyalty of their spouses.” “Our belief system of traditional Christian sexual ethics has made us Public Enemy No. 1 of the sexual revolutionaries,” Morse added. The Ruth Institute works to empower survivors of the sexual revolution – including victims of divorce, abuse and the LGBT culture. In April, the Institute held the first-ever Survivors’ Summit in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Institute has been particularly effective in researching the crisis of clerical sex abuse, with its reports on homosexuality and the priesthood being cited around the world. In a J
Scapegoating McCarrick
(June 19, 2019) Fr. Paul Sullins is Michael Voris’ guest on "The Vortex.", They’re discussing clerical sexual abuse, the scapegoating of disgraced former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, homosexual subculture within Catholic seminaries, and the two Sullins reports on the data so far.
Gay Clergy Correlation: Sullins report
(June 18, 2019) Fr. Paul Sullins is a guest on Church Militant’s "The Download.", They’re discussing clerical sexual abuse, homosexual subculture within Catholic seminaries, and the two Sullins reports (Clerical Sexual Abuse and Receding Waves) on the data so far. Listen
Sullins Report: Patrick Coffin Show edition
(February 12, 2019) Fr. Paul Sullins is a guest of Patrick Coffin on his eponymous radio show. They’re parsing the data and the findings of the Ruth Institute’s clergy sex abuse report, authored by Fr. Paul Sullins, in the aftermath of the awful sexual scandal regarding homosexual abuse networks in the Catholic Church.
From the Median: Sullins report
(November 28, 2018) Dr J is once again a guest of Molly Smith on Salem Radio’s From the Median. They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s clergy sex abuse report, authored by Fr. Paul Sullins, in the aftermath of the awful sexual scandal regarding homosexual abuse networks in the Catholic Church.
Dr J on Sound Insight
(November 27, 2018) Dr J is Dr. Thomas Curran’s guest on Sacred Heart Radio’s Sound Insight. She and Tom are discussing the mission of the Ruth Institute, our recent report on clergy sex abuse, and Dr J’s newest book, The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along.
Ruth Institute Releases Study on the Role of “Sexual Orientation” in the Catholic Clerical Sex Abuse Scandal
For more information, contact Beth Johnson: media@ruthinstitute.org The Ruth Institute released a study by Fr. Paul Sullins, Ph.D., that sheds new light on the sexual abuse scandal which has rocked the Catholic Church for years. The study analyzes national data collected by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, data codified from the 1100-page Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report released in August 2018, and data from a 2002 survey of Catholic priests by the Los Angeles Times. The Ruth Institute study shows: a disturbing recent increase in the number of sexual incidents reported since 2010. a strong correlation between the percentage of self-described homosexuals in the Catholic priesthood and the incidence of sexual abuse of minors by the clergy. Ruth Institute Founder and President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse says: “To properly access the sexual abuse scandal which has plagued the Catholic Church for decades now, certain issues must be confronted with an uncompromising commitment to learning the truth wherever it leads us – even if that truth is politically incorrect.” Fr. Sullins added, “The data file compiled from the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report is available at our new webpage (ruthinstitute.org/clergy-sex-abuse) dedicated to gathering information about the clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. We invite other researchers to take advantage of the opportunity to utilize this data. “ The Ruth Institute is a global non-profit organization equipping Christians to defend their beliefs about the family to create a culture of lifelong married love. The Ruth Institute has responded to the latest round of clergy sex abuse revelations by encouraging the laity to do two things: Insist on justice regarding clergy sex abuse. That includes punishment for the guilty, protection for the innocent and restoration for the victims, as far as humanly possible. Proclaim the full truth of the Church’s teaching on marriage, family and human sexuality. Dr. Morse has a Ph.D. in economics and taught at Yale and George Mason Univer
Ruth Institute Report Offers Proper Perspective on Clerical Sex Abuse
For more information, contact: Elizabeth Johnson. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, president of the Ruth Institute, said most coverage of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on Clerical Sex Abuse overlooks significant facts. The Institute’s publication, “Questions and Answers on The Clerical Sex Abuse Scandal” puts the recent findings by a Pennsylvania grand jury on clerical sex abuse in proper perspective. Dr. Morse stated, “The Ruth Institute has utmost sympathy for the victims of clerical predation, and revulsion at those who covered up the crimes. We encourage anyone who has been abused to come forward.” At the same time, she noted that the Ruth Institute report discloses important facts sometimes overlooked or ignored by the media: Some news stories give the impression that “sexual orientation” played no role in past or current clergy abuse scandals. However, two studies by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice (commissioned by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) in 2004 and 2011 found that over 80% of those abused were victims of male-on-male predation by priests against under-age (pre-teen and teenaged) boys. This pattern of male-on-male predation continues in recent revelation of abuse of seminarians and is also illustrated in many of the cases in the Pennsylvania Grand Jury’s report. There has been an active homosexual subculture in the Catholic Church, which operates in seminaries and dioceses. In a 2002 survey of almost 2,000 Catholic priests by the Los Angles Times, 44% of respondents confirmed the existence of this subculture. This subculture has contributed to the patterns of abuse in the Church. These findings actually affirm official Catholic teaching. Contrary to the claims of the Sexual Revolution, sexual self-mastery is possible, and necessary for a good life. Fr. Paul Sullins, Ph.D., the author of “Questions and Answers on the Clerical Sex Abuse Scandal,” is a retired Professor of Sociology at the Catholic University of America, and currently Senior Research Associate at the Ruth Institute. D
Sexual Scandal in the Church
(August 13, 2018) Fr. Paul Sullins is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing the awful sexual scandal breaking around the actions of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. Check out more on this at our website, Dr J and Fr. Sullins have written a lot on this, and Fr. Sullins has also prepared a Q&A resource, This podcast is a rebroadcast of a segment of Relevant Radio’s "The Drew Mariani Show.", For interviews with Fr. Sullins or Dr. J on this topic, please contact Beth Johnson at media (at) ruthinstitute (dot) org.
Q and A on Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal
Fr. Paul Sullins, Ph.D. answers questions on the clergy sex abuse scandal that has rocked the Catholic Church.
A Parent’s Guide to Dealing with Same-Sex Attraction
(August 4, 2018) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Midwest Catholic Family Conference in Wichita, Kansas. This is the first of two talks she’s giving at the annual gathering, this one is entitled, "A Parent’s Guide to Dealing with Same-Sex Attraction.", Some of this content is not suitable for young children.
New York Times Op-Ed: Can the Catholic Church "Evolve", on LGBT Rights?
(July 9, 2018) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing the New York Times’ op-ed calling for the Catholic Church to "evolve", its stance on LGBT issues to maintain its "moral authority.", Wait, what?
What the Hook-Up Culture does to Women
(June 15, 2016) Dr J is once again Drew Mariani’s guest on his show on the Relevant Radio network. They’re discussing the effects of the sexual revolution on women.
Blackmail Threat Leads to life-giving Testimony
Leave it to pro-choice political operatives to make a blackmail threat against a pro-life politician and his family. And leave it to the King of Kings to bring light out of darkness and to write straight with crooked lines. It seems that “an unnamed source” told Michigan State Rep. Lee Chatfield, a pro-life Republican, that they […]
Raped in college, then more than 30 sex partners
My first step to help others is sharing my untold story. I was born in 1969 and grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts. My life as a child was not without tribulations but it was rich in memories of playing outside, spending the summers on beautiful Cape Cod and spending time with family and friends. […]
What could end Rush Limbaugh’s career?
by Dr. Michael L. Brown This article originally appeared on OneNewsNow.com It was surprising to hear Rush Limbaugh say the words, “I don’t have the guts to bring it up” — but he did, on November 8, to his massive radio audience. Rush Limbaugh lacking the guts to address something publicly? Rush Limbaugh not willing to tackle controversy? Really? He was responding to a statement by a caller named Lawrence as they discussed Joe Paterno and the scandal at Penn State. Rush: “You know, if I really wanted to retire today I could answer you in a way that would end my career. Well, of course I’m therefore not gonna say it …. There is a part of this story — it’s glaring; it’s right in front of everybody — and nobody’s got the guts to say it. Nobody, including me. I don’t have the guts to bring it up. Nobody does.” Caller: “What’s that?” Rush: “Nobody has the guts to actually give the explanation for what was going on and why there was trepidation in reporting it, and that’s all I’ll say. If you can figure it out on your own, fine and dandy ….” What was Rush talking about? Let’s put this in context. If there is any prominent figure in America who does not bow down to political correctness or media pressure, it is Rush Limbaugh. In fact, he’s on record as saying that when people try to silence you, you should shout louder. Long-time listeners of his show remember his 8-year assault on President Clinton as Slick Willie (an assault that continues to this day), his constant mocking of Vice President Al Gore as Algore (as in “Igor”), his reviling of the “environmentalist wackos,” his attacks on the “feminazis,” his mocking of Black Muslim leader Louis Farrakhan as Calypso Louie, his insulting imitation of Senator Barney Frank (to name one among many), his renaming of TV channels, such as PMSNBC, and his incessant criticism of “Barack Hussein Obama, mmmm, mmmm, mmmm,” not to mention his frequent playing of the “Barack the Magic Negro” musical parody, featuring the “voice” of Rev. Al Sharpton. He takes on the president, the Congr