Joseph Vukov is an associate professor of philosophy at Loyola University Chicago, where he is also an affiliate faculty member in psychology and Catholic Studies. He is the author of Navigating Faith and Science (2022) and The Perils of Perfection: On the Limits and Possibilities of Human Enhancement (2023). Vukov recently spoke with Charlie Camosy about the idea of morally licit human enhancement that comes in the form of transhumanism, and whether such licitness is even possible.
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BRAINTREE What is the mission of a parish?
Today, the answer is familiar to many, if not most, active parishioners in the archdiocese: to evangelize. But a decade or so ago, many were not aware of this. Most assumed that their parish was simply a strong Catholic presence that would continue to endure without a conscious effort.
The change in parishes' focus, understanding, and use of resources has come through Disciples in Mission, the pastoral plan promulgated by Cardinal Seán P.
(OSV News) A Maryland university has sparked controversy with its redefinition of the word lesbian using the term non-man instead of woman but the backlash points to a cultural confusion and fluidity where categories just melt, said Joseph Meaney, president of the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Broomall, Pennsylvania.On June 12, Johns Hopkins University updated its official definition of the word lesbian in its LGBTQ Glossary, which is posted on the school s Gender an
RICHMOND, Va. (OSV News) The late Rev. Pat Robertson s work in the area of bringing the Gospel message to millions where they are, through modern technology and communications will forever be regarded and remembered, Bishop Barry C. Knestout said in a statement about the passing of the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Rev. Robertson, longtime TV host, religious broadcaster, educator, political commentator, humanitarian and one-time presidential candidate, died June 8 at his