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The Kim Conundrum

The Kim Conundrum

Glen A. Sproviero

The Trump Administration's acknowledgement that it is in direct contact with the North Korean government over its missile and nuclear testing programs is an important step toward the peaceful resolution of a crisis that, until now, appeared headed for a full-scale military confrontation.  

And while war with North Korea remains a significant possibility, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's most recent diplomatic efforts appear to be bearing fruit.  Notwithstanding President Donald Trump's continued adherence to tough language, the administration is well aware that war with Kim Jong-un's regime would be bloody, economically devastating, catastrophic to the environment, and politically unpredictable.  Is a nuclear-free North Korea worth the struggle and the enormous risks?  Certainly not.

Where Is Father Martin’s Bridge Leading To?
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Where Is Father Martin’s Bridge Leading To?

Kevin Thomas

One day, Paul Darrow was sitting on his couch, mocking the odd-looking nun on television. But he soon found himself joining the Catholic Church. And, despite being gay, Darrow decided to follow the teachings of the Church. That decision cost him. "People were in shock … I lost clients, I lost friends," Darrow said in a story published last year.

Paul Darrow is not mentioned in Father James Martin's new book, Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter Into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity.

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