So I can’t vouch for the accuracy of this story, or the pastor’s concerns. I do know that non-progressives, especially Christians, are concerned about the possible loss of their religious freedom. Appealing to freedom of worship doesn’t cut it. Any nation can allow freedom of worship. Technically you can worship God in your mind and heart, or even spirit. You just don’t dare express your religion openly or allow it to run afoul of the state. And that’s not freedom. I... Read more
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Here is an excellent piece written by Jimmy Akin for Catholic Answers. In short, looking at ways to reduce gun violence is not an option. You can’t say, “Bah, gun violence. What do I care?” Nope. You have to be about finding ways to reduce it. From a Catholic leadership perspective, the solution comes from, among other things, restricting, or at least regulating, gun ownership. Of course, as Mr. Akin points out, that can mean more than just ‘shut up... Read more
An important reminder. It helps when we see those prisoners go out of their way to save a guard. I was in prison, and you came to me… Matthew 25:36 Or, in this case, you were in prison and you came to help me. What a beautiful story. Read more
I’m sure it won’t go away. It never does. Nothing new. Political parties have been going after each other since the beginning of political parties. The fact is, the FBI rendered its verdict and the justice department has concurred. Hillary Clinton might have been smack down stupid and ignorant of national security concerns beyond what an average person can imagine, but she’s no criminal. A fool perhaps. A person lacking a common sense understanding of caution towards sensitive information maybe. I’ve... Read more
Then this: Might seem like a beautiful, albeit rare, outpouring of love. Fact is, this is most people most of the time. As Christians we can never forget what the Faith teaches: We are made in God’s image yet tainted by sin, living in a fallen world that was created for good. Because of that, everything can happen and it always will. But the media narratives, and the Social Media agenda driven punchlines, have a way of turning reality upside down. In the age where, for... Read more
Congratulations. You are part of a vanishing breed in the United States that values consistency and truth. If you are twisting logic into knots to insist the shootings are only about gun control, the NRA, police violence, or white racism in America, then you’re part of the problem. One of the driving forces behind our societal woes today is that segment of our nation more worried about maintaining narratives than looking for solutions. Human death and suffering are convenient tools for advancing... Read more
Or thereabouts. I love this song. Despite being a Beatles fan, I hold no grudges. An interesting read about a Catholic who, along his way, wrote one of my favorite songs from a decade I only know from history. Read more
In light of the two police shootings that made national news, multiple police shootings that were never mentioned, thousands of homicides that never make the headlines, and all the police who are killed, including the five in Dallas, is it possible – just possible – that we’ve been approaching the issue of violence in America the wrong way? Read more
And our poor country that is so divided. Just a day or so ago, it was all about this: Funny how we start to see who really cares about people and who seems to exploit their suffering when politically convenient. Hint: Those who were all about demagoguery and demonizing opponents when it suited them, but who are now running around invoking Give Peace a Chance, are not the ones high on the consistency of life meter. Though I’ll give a hat tip to... Read more
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