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The AI balancing act

Dean Robbins • Jul 03, 2023
Regarding the recent interview on the subject of artificial intelligence (AI) in the June 30 issue: Justin Welter and Joseph Vukov both point to Catholicism’s capacity to directly answer the debacle of AI through person-centered ethics. It seems that more extreme camps of the issue divide into “AI is going to take all of our creative jobs and force us into hard labor” and “Human creativity is being rightfully supplanted by AI generation.” Their mistake is not seeing humans beyond their own function.  As Welter pointed out, “original sin is probably more powerful than AI.” Technology is a tool and a tool will be used to destroy if the holder thinks that is its only function. Catholics know there is much more to themselves and the capabilities of their creations. Still, with technology as powerful as AI, is the possibility of destruction not too much of a risk? Can Catholics remain both hopeful and aware of our fallen nature? — Dean Robbins is an undergraduate student at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

A forgotten factor in Dodgers debacle

Lucas Rojas • Jun 20, 2023
Robert Brennan's column “My tough breakup with the Dodgers” hit on a crucial aspect of the Dodgers-Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence debacle that’s been largely censored: the role of our corporate news media in promoting acceptance of gender ideology.  As Brennan pointed out, just about every major local news network or outlet in LA has sponsored or organized “Pride” events this month. Their bias in favor of this movement has come across in coverage of the Dodgers’ situation, making it seem like those of us who take offense at the “sisters’ ” disrespect for our most sacred beliefs are bigots.  For this father of three young kids, it’s a difficult time to be a Catholic, but even more difficult to be a Catholic parent when there’s so much pressure from the media (and at school, too) to conform. Trying to impart the truth about human sexuality as taught by the Church, while still teaching our kids to love and respect people with different beliefs, is getting harder in this climate.  — Lucas Rojas, La Mirada

An unacceptable decision

David Walter • Jun 06, 2023
Regarding the LA Dodgers’ decision to honor a “leading-edge order of queer and trans nuns”: we Catholics cannot sit back, business as usual, as our society degenerates into ungodliness.  The trans movement includes the irreversible surgical mutilation of children, often against one or both their parents consent. These children are doomed to a lifetime of misery, with shockingly high rates of suicide attempts. This behavior is simply not acceptable. — David Walter, Downey

Stories that rekindle hope

Marilyn Boussaid • Jun 06, 2023
I praise God for the vocation testimonies included in the June 2 issue. Every story was so inspiring, the way God worked in such a personal way in the life of each of these men called to the priesthood. Their journeys brightened my day and rekindled my hope — a reminder that Jesus is indeed alive and active in His Church. I also want to commend two wonderful columns by Heather King, one from the same June 2 issue, “Remembering the ‘Righteous’,” and the other from the May 5 issue, “A priest’s way back, from Spain to LA.” Both brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Angelus, for the care you take to provide so much worthwhile news for your readers. — Marilyn Boussaid, St. James Parish, Redondo Beach

Supporting the Dodgers’ acceptance of all people

Charles Drees • May 23, 2023
Regarding the recent controversy involving the Dodgers and a group of drag “sisters”: I believe that the loving and embracing soul of the Dodgers embodies the cheerful team unity for all persons, gay and straight.  In that sense, I believe I stand with the Lasordas, the Scullys, and the Miñosos, et al. These members of baseball royalty truly exemplified living and loving baseball “blue” by embracing all colors of diversity equally. I think Dodgers fans should continue elevating and educating the fans and public with these values. I proudly join the fans loving all and removing mockery of the professed-for-life religious sisters, proudly wearing their bridal dress in their marriage to Christ by serving and educating Dodger-evangelizing Angelinos. Forever Christ and Dodger blue. — Charles Drees, Huntington Beach

A balanced treatment of ‘tradwives’

Fatima Hernandez • May 23, 2023
I appreciated Elise Italiano Ureneck’s astute and respectful analysis in “Here come the Tradwives” in the May 19 issue.  I agree with her suggestion that tradwives are genuinely seeking the kind of meaning and purpose that modernity has tried to separate from family life. But she is also right that “conservatism steeped in nostalgia is as problematic as a rigid progressivism that pursues future justice at all costs.” I would add that tradwives’ craving for community and affirmation on social media complicates this paradox even more: Tradwives and “mommy bloggers” make their names by broadcasting an idealized version of their own motherhood through their smartphones. Raising kids, we should remember, calls for a little more maturity. — Fatima Hernandez, Boston, Massachusetts

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