And this makes me want to cry. So does the commentary: It’s good to know that churches don’t have to remain houses of ignorance. Gives one hope for the day when all such places could be put to good use.Well, I think it’s time for a cup of tea and a nice, light, entertaining read . . . . Continue Reading »
The UK Dept. of Public Prosecution has now formally issued its assisted suicide decriminalization guidelines. It is a terrible document that abandons people who are dying, and seriously disabled.The guideline, which is to be used by local prosecutors, lists assisted suicides that should be . . . . Continue Reading »
Over at National Review , Nina Shea notes that Yale University is scheduled to host Kurt Westergaard, the Danish cartoonist who drew the iconic caricature of Muhammad wearing a turban-bomb. “The invitation to Westergaard” comments Shea, “is no doubt a response to the backlash that . . . . Continue Reading »
From USA Today : Most Americans marry for keeps or, if it doesn’t last, don’t want to repeat the same mistake, according to new Census data that show 76% of those who have ever been married have married just once. Almost 20% have been married twice and 5% have been married three or more . . . . Continue Reading »
In August 2002 the Consultation of the National Council of Synagogues and the Bishops Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs released a statement, “Reflections on Covenant and Mission” , which espoused a two-fold or “dual covenant” path to salvation—the . . . . Continue Reading »
We’re calling you out, Mr. President. You have repeatedly said that Medicare benefits will not be cut under Obamacare. Well, according to the Congressional Budget Office, that is flat-out not true. From the story:Congress’ chief budget officer is contradicting President Barack . . . . Continue Reading »
Check out Caleb Stegall’s blog post here and please take note of his brilliant response in the ‘comment’ section. Stegall’s exploration of the causes of the deculturation of modernity needs to be addressed by the scholars here at PoMoCon, in what could be a delightful . . . . Continue Reading »
Is Benedict XVI the “green pope”? Some Catholics seem to think so , though Samuel Gregg, director of research at the Acton Institute, says the pontiff is the ” not-so-green pope “: [T]he present hype about “the greenest pope in history”—to cite another . . . . Continue Reading »
I have a confession to make: I don’t dislike Barack Obama. Oh sure, I dislike his policies and wish he wasn’t the most powerful leader on the planet. I also believe that some of the views he holds are—there’s no other way to put it—evil. Nevertheless, he appears to be a . . . . Continue Reading »
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