There was a smattering of applause and the room went stunned silent when Matthew McConaughey thanked God in his Oscar acceptance speech. Did he just use that name in a way that was not mocking, leering, or jibing? Today, the blogosphere is kicking that speech around like a kid with a shiny new ball. Because, you see, we have reached the pass where the mention of the holy name of God in a respectful way in public, but especially at,... Read more
I put a link to this on an earlier post, but it somehow got switched for another link while I was off Sunday. I think it’s important to see this. Note, that it is not just an attack on traditional marriage, but contains slurs against Christianity, as well. Go here to see it. Also, here is the link to the Katy Perry performance. Katy Perry, is a former Christian recording artist who says she no longer believes in Christ. I’ve... Read more
I reviewed the book Dr Mary Neal wrote about her near death experience a few months ago. She describes her experience in this video. Read more
Roman Catholic Bishops assign priests within their diocese. When priests are ordained, they place their hands between those of the bishop in a sign of their obedience to him. Bishop Michael Barber, of the Diocese of Oakland, has evidently reassigned Father Bill Edens, an openly gay priest who has been pastor at Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parish in Berkeley Ca. Father Edens responded to this with an emotional homily that included reading an excerpt from a poem: “A friend once... Read more
I am taking off until Monday. We are heading into a deadline at the legislature in which we have to vote on all the House legislation and move it on to the Senate. This means that for the next two weeks I’ll be on the House floor for long days that run into night, with all the tension and tiredness that entails. On top of that, I am spiritually exhausted from the bad news about euthanasia and gay marriage. I... Read more
 I’m too tired to write, but here are a few quick links to think about until Monday. Brewer’s Foolish Veto The news reports about the Arizona bill were dead flat lies from a dishonest press. No Same-Sex Marriages in Loyola Chapel, Campus Open to Receptions Jesuit-run Loyola of Chicago will not allow gay weddings on campus, but the university will not fight a local law requiring them to host gay wedding receptions. Every venue on campus will be open for wedding... Read more
Conscientious objection about wedding cakes and flowers is not the same thing as slavery, lynching, segregation or a refusal to provide service. It does not rise to the level of a violation of the civil rights of the cake buyers. It is not discrimination. We are not talking about a refusal to provide service for a class of people. We are talking about businesses who routinely provide services to everyone, including homosexuals. These mom and pop businesses are owned by... Read more
According to a poll conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute, support for gay marriage by the American public has jumped from 21% in 2003 to 53% today. The poll results show that 53% of Americans favor allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry, with 44% of Americans opposed. Among those who feel strongly about the issue, 22% strongly favor legalizing same-sex marriage, while 20% strongly oppose it. Sixty-four percent of Democrats favor legalizing gay marriage, while only 34% of... Read more
Governor Brewer did what everyone expected and vetoed the religious freedom bill. You can find a video with her explanation here, if you want to see it. I didn’t bother to look at it because I don’t believe that she’s going to tell the truth and I am not in the mood to hear lies. However, I could be wrong. Decide for yourselves. A group of legal experts wrote the governor a letter concerning this legislation that answers most of... Read more
 I’m evidently somewhat different from the average pew-sitting Catholic. I don’t want my pastor to confirm me in my sins. I want my pastor to tell me the truth about my spiritual condition and to lead me in the Way that leads to eternal life. I don’t go to church to validate myself, my sins or my choices in life. I go to church to grow closer to the Lord and to learn how to follow Jesus. When I... Read more
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