The Catholic Church in New York State lost an abortion battle at the New York Court of Appeals. They challenged the mandate requiring them to pay for brutal abortions until the moment of birth. They are depriving the Church of their right to conscience. Democrats pretend it’s healthcare. It is not. The Roman Catholic Diocese […] The post Catholic Church Has to Pay for Abortions appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

NASHVILLE — Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made his first public remarks on Friday night following his viral commencement speech at a Catholic university that caused a leftist meltdown, stating that the “shocking level of hate” will not deter him from being “unapologetic” about his faith. “If it wasn’t clear that the timeless Catholic values are hated by many, it is now,” Butker said at the Courage Under Fire gala in Nashville, in support of a Catholic charity. “Over the past few days, my beliefs, or what people think I believe, have been the focus of countless discussions around the globe.” “In my seven years in the NFL, I’ve become familiar with positive and negative comments. But the majority of them revolve around my performance on the field,” Butker said. “But, as to be expected, the more I’ve talked about what I value most, my Catholic faith, the more polarizing I’ve become. It’s a decision I’ve consciously made, and one I do not regret at all.” The three-time Super Bowl champion kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs came under fire earlier this month after he delivered a speech at a Catholic university that criticized President Joe Biden for supporting abortion, as well as “the people pushing dangerous gender ideologies onto the youth of America.” He was also criticized for praising stay-at-home moms. BREAKING: In first public remarks since his commencement speech sparked a liberal meltdown, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker makes very clear he’s not backing down from his faith. @buttkicker7 pic.twitter.com/q3Vh0KpvTg — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) May 25, 2024 “It cannot be overstated that all of my success is made possible because a girl I met in band class back in middle school would convert to the faith, become my wife, and embrace one of the most important titles of all: homemaker,” Butker said during the commencement speech, delivered at Benedictine College. Though the comments were criticized on the Left — a Change.org petition called for the Chiefs to dismiss Butker for his remarks that it deemed “sexist, homophobic, anti-trans, anti-abortion, and racist” — he’s been embraced by teammates and the public. The veteran NFL player has won public support from his head coach Andy Reid, as well as star teammates Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones. Butker’s jersey sales also skyrocketed following his commencement address as people rushed to NFL Shop, making Butker’s jersey one of the most popular in the entire league. Though the media showcased anger from women, his jersey actually sold out in women’s sizes. He touched on the support during his Friday address. “As the days went on, even those who disagreed with my viewpoints shared their support for my freedom of religion,” Butker said. Butker’s Friday night speech was followed by remarks from Daily Wire hosts Matt Walsh and Michael Knowles, among other speakers, at the “Courage Under Fire” event in Nashville. The charity event was hosted by Regina Caeli Academy — a classical homeschool hybrid academy for Catholic families. The event was sponsored by Bentkey, The Daily Wire’s kids entertainment streaming service. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “The theme for tonight’s gala, Courage Under Fire, was decided many months ago,” Butker said. “But it now feels providential that this would be the theme after what we have all witnessed these past two weeks.” Butker, who is on the board of Regina Caeli Academy, delivered his speech before the main address, which was given by Walsh. Knowles and Walsh are both receiving the “Courage Under Fire Honorees in the Culture” award. He said he hopes his response to the public criticism will embolden others to be courageous about their faith. “For if heaven is our goal, we should embrace our cross, however large or small it may be, and live our life with joy, to be a bold witness for Christ,” Butker said. “My hope is that tonight’s theme, and RCAs mission, will embolden others, that many more will be unapologetic of their Catholic faith and never be afraid to speak out for truth, even when it goes against the loudest voices,” Butker said.

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Alongside Associate Editor Nick Fondacaro for this Friday edition of the show, we dove into the wholly manufactured liberal media storyline (courtesy of The New York Times) of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and flags outside his homes as a sign he’s ethically and morally compromised as a jurist and – gasp – a far-right extremist! Simply put, the obsession over this story and the double standard created illustrates how far too many liberals need to grow up and touch some grass. It’s a genuinely disturbing to see in real time neighbor turning against neighbor, putting one’s petty political grudges over basic social cohesion. We also discussed Ted Cruz entering the lion’s den at CNN in a duel with former conservative reporter Kaitlan Collins, who pretended to be offended when Cruz pointed out the left’s history of denying election results they dislike. Not to be left out, The View got its due, as did an amazingly tone-deaf MSNBC bit on food prices from multimillionaire Stephanie Ruhle. Listen to the show below or wherever you get your podcasts.

After repeatedly referring to Nikki Haley as "Birdbrain" during the Republican presidential primary, former President Donald Trump described Haley as a "very capable person" during an interview with News 12's Tara Rosenblum. Haley, who dropped out of the 2024 GOP presidential primary after a lackluster Super Tuesday performance, said earlier this week that "Biden has been a catastrophe" and she is going to vote for Trump. 'Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the V.P. slot.' When Rosenblum asked Trump whether there is room for Haley on his team or his ticket, Trump said he thinks Haley will "be on our team, because we have a lotta the same ideas." He said he's sure Haley will "be on our team in some form." Earlier this month Trump posted on Truth Social, "Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the V.P. slot, but I wish her well!" Haley served as U.S. ambassdor to the United Nations during a portion of Trump's White House tenure. Prior to that she served as South Carolina governor. GOP Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky made an anti-endorsement of Haley earlier this year. "I don't think any informed or knowledgeable libertarian or conservative should support Nikki Haley," Paul declared in a video. Despite having dropped out over two months ago, Haley has continued earning votes in Republican presidential primary contests, which may indicate that some GOP voters are dissatisfied with Trump as the party's presumptive 2024 presidential nominee. In response to the news that Haley will vote for Trump, former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, who describes himself on X as a "Proud RINO," tweeted, "Not a surprise but: Pathetic." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!