Lent is here, and as we begin the season of penance, Catholic Relief Services is passing around paper rice bowls and asking for funds.  But before you put even a single penny into the massive CRS coffers, consider the character of the organization itself.  Sadly, even though CRS’s name begins with the word “Catholic,” it is all too willing to promote, work with and even participate in programs and organizations that believe the elimination of children is the best way to fight poverty.For … [Read more...]