Brett Salkeld, Ph.D., is a Catholic theologian, speaker and author. He serves as archdiocesan theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina, Saskatchewan.
A significant majority of couples in Catholic marriage preparation programs are not wholeheartedly committed to a Catholic sexual ethic. Presenters are not simply speaking with couples who plan to use artificial methods of contraception, but with couples already using such methods. Our
The demographic cliff has been looming for years now. Theologian Brett Salkeld draws on a new book by economist Catherine Pakaluk, which notes that educated women with larger families often view children as a transcendent good beyond economic considerations. While economic solutions
"In a recent discussion of the potential benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence, a friend expressed that those developing such technologies were ‘playing God.’ At this point everyone nodded solemnly. No one needed to say that this was a bad thing. But
Should we really give to anyone who asks of us? It is easy to imagine that the reason Jesus tells us to give is because people have needs and we should try to meet those needs. And it is certainly good to
Columnist Brett Salkeld saw the motto “Science doesn’t give two hoots what you believe,” on a coffee cup, and it led him to examine the inherent human challenge of belief. There’s a tension between limited human knowledge and the innate desire for
In the month of November, beginning with the twin feasts of All Saints and All Souls, Catholics mark a special devotion to the faithful departed. As we approach the end of the liturgical year, we contemplate our own end and pray for
In the ongoing cultural debate surrounding gender, discussions often reference the existence of intersex individuals as a response to claims rooted in religion or science asserting that humans are inherently male or female. While it is undeniably true that intersex people exist,
While Brett Salkeld hasn’t yet seen Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” he’s heard enough about it on Twitter. Primarily, he’s been warned by Catholics that before he watches the film, he needs to consider the film’s sexual content, specifically nudity. What #CatholicTwitter has
Brett Salkeld addresses how, by nature, it is impossible for humans to not be spiritual and religious. He writes: “I recently heard a story about a group of Catholics doing what we are constantly being invited to do, namely, meeting people where
Catholic theologian and Our Sunday Visitor columnist Brett Salkeld doesn’t own a smartphone (which, needless to say, is a rarity these days). He writes: “This leads to inconveniences. I am expected to use a smartphone to track (and interact with) my kids’