In this life, we cannot ever fully know Truth. This is tough for me to say, as I am in the habit of defending the existence of objective truth so zealously that even the slightest hint of relativism will have me piling wood and straw. (For a fantastically interesting debate on whether it is alright and dandy to burn heretics go here.) But seriously, it shouldn’t be news to Catholics that we cannot know the Truth. The Catholic Church itself... Read more
So I had planned to talk about the forces in the world that make it difficult to be a man, and give my own logical and well-planned thoughts on how to overcome them. Then I saw this, and realized it’s already been covered. So, on to other business.We are not decisive. As a country, as a time, as individuals and as a people, one of our biggest, most idiotic flaws is our inability to choose a path and take it.... Read more
We love to talk about our relationship with God. That’s usually great. Here’s where it’s stupid. First is the insinuation that things need to be at some working equilibrium for interaction to ensue. I begin to realize that God doesn’t give a crap whether you think you’re in a relationship with Him. He’s pursuing you anyways. I was in my room, minding my own business and downloading hip-hop loops from the internet when a version of Pie Jesu comes on... Read more
Guess who’s posting when he should be doing homework? I am who is. Why? Hey, great question. Because sharing half-formed thoughts with the bunch of miserable wrecks who follow this site is more important than my future. Actually, the Church teaches that the most important moments in a Christian’s life are the present and his time of death. So maybe I’m on to something. Anyhow, number one. (I’m in a numbering mood. If I met you on the street I’d... Read more
I get annoyed that the most beautiful, meaningful songs are Christmas songs, and these Christmas songs are either so banally played and overplayed that they lose their lyrical splendor, or, when there is an attempt to make them relevant, they become Metallica-Rock-Orchestra Jams, usually without lyrics. Read more
Ain’t that the question? We hear it asked in the obligatory religious/existential/identity crisis episode of just about any TV series, usually spewed by some stupid, emotional minor character who ends up settling for some vague, silly form of religion. We hear it asked by children and adults alike, only children have the sense to ask the real question, while adults waffle, asking things like “What is the higher purpose of my life?” or “how can I be happy?” Every now and... Read more
The one real key ideological difference between a Muslim and a Christian is that the former may kill himself to be a martyr while the latter must be killed by some one else. In this lies the great truth of Christianity; that man cannot reach God by his actions, no matter how drastic they may be. God reaches us. Interestingly, the term “martyr” did not always mean what it does to us now. Biblically, it was used to mean witnesses to the faith... Read more
It doesn’t help that it’s incoherent, either. Really? The long withstanding hatred between peace and women needs to be resolved? And “The Bab” are major players all the sudden? In this pristine and relativistic world, the hardest part of any decent fight is starting a decent fight. Specifically in terms of religion, we are taught that argument shouldn’t happen at all, that it’s bad taste to believe you are right. Haven’t you seen those cute little bumper stickers demanding that we... Read more
I am happy to announce the first guest post on BadCatholic, hopefully it will inspire many more! This is from a good friend and amazing woman, who has some wisdom to rock your minds with. Without further ado then: Dear men, give your lady friend a gift.Not only will the mystery be solved (she loves me, she loves me not…acceptance, denial…) and your passions exposed, but you are connecting to an earthly being who naturally knows so much about you.... Read more
I apologize in advance for this in-between post. My thoughts are a little vague. “Maybe I don’t have to be good but I can try to be at least a little better than I’ve been so far.” Call me a southern kid, but these Avett Brothers resonate with me as much as any Church Father. And besides, I have the sneaking suspicion that they are Catholic, with lyrics involving “Mother Mary” and a focus on being fallen. But that line... Read more
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