Thanks, Rebecca!  I was just talking to a friend about trying to find pro-life resources that appeal to more general audiences.  I’ll take a look at these.

One concern I have about the Abort73 site though, is that it says that the moral framework of our country is being systematically destroyed by the “theology of evolution.”  That sounds pretty extreme, and for me, calls into question the reliability of the source.

Can anyone recommend a book to someone that was baptized Catholic, but hasn’t been to Church in years.  She’s interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith, but not sure where to start.  I recommended Surprised by Truth and Rome Sweet Home…any others?

She lives in San Fran and has been finding her “spirituality” through yoga…yikes!  Let me know if you also know of a good parish.

Thanks for the heads-up about that Laura. I didn’t see that, but I didn’t go to absolutely each page. Everything I did see was quite impressive.

Without knowing firsthand what you’re referring to, I’m guessing the key is the word “theology.” Probably they mean to say they aren’t arguing with science, only with those who say that because they believe in evolution, they don’t believe in God or the soul. But of course anyone should have a look first and see if the resource fits the need.

Hi Charlotte,

If your friend lives in SF, tell her to check out St. Dominic’s, at Bush and Steiner in the Fillmore.  It’s 1) a gorgeous Gothic building, but, more importantly, 2) it has a fantastic adult faith formation program.  It is a great place to ask questions in a nonjudgmental atmosphere.  My hubby is on staff there (full disclosure), but even if he weren’t, I’d recommend it to anyone who is not sure about Catholicism and wants to learn more.

3 good basic books are : Catholicism for Dummies, Did Jesus Have a Last Name and Did Adam and Eve Have Belly-Buttons.  Very easy to read and understand more about the faith and easy to read in short bits if that’s all you have time for!

I saw the “Epic” video from the Catholics Come Home site at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, and I was totally wowed.  I watch it every once in a while now just because it’s so terrific.  It makes me feel so grateful to be a Catholic!

Here’s the page that references Abort73’s views on evolution:

http://abort73.com/HTML/VII-A-believe.html

Once there, you can click on “Those who believe evolution in principle, cannot live with it in practice” to see a 3 page explanation of how they believe that the dehumanizing principles of evolution are most threatening to respect for life in today’s society. 

I find this extreme position unfortunate since I agree that the rest of their website (with respect to abortion) is quite well done.  As a biologist, thought, I have a hard time with groups that are on an anti-evolution crusade.  I’ve never found the evidence for evolution to be at odds with belief in a Creator, and it’s my understanding that the Catholic Church does not find them in conflict either.