Should Catholics Let Their Children Believe in Santa?
So I’ve seen a couple of thoughts from some random colleagues on this the past few days and I’ll sprinkle my thoughts in with theirs. The first comment goes to…
Kim Jong Il Dead: What’s Next for North Korea?
It’s a dangerous time for North Korea (and the world) now that Kim Jong Il is dead. Nicholas Kristof of the NY Times shared this snip on Facebook moments ago.…
Dutch Church and Sexual Abuse
The Dutch Bishops apologized for failing to adequately deal with the sexual abuse of over 20,000 children in institutions since 1945. But anecdotal evidence in the report concerning two Catholic…
Away In a Manger, The Flying Spaghetti Monster
In Leesburg, VA, Christmas displays are causing discord. Members of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster are scheduled to put up their contribution this weekend. It’s a banner portraying…
I’ll Leave When You Do, Bishop
The Archbishop of Dublin, Ireland is urging some to walk away from the church. The Irish Independent says more: Archbishop Martin urged non-believers to walk away from the church. He…
In Fairness…I Think This Too, Is Hate Speech
Bill Donahue of the Catholic League Launched a Adopt-An-Atheist Campaign. I almost didn’t blog this because I thought it was from The Onion. A h/t to Deacon Greg: Here’s a…
Sad: More Campus Violence
A student at nearby Niagara University (near Buffalo) was shot and killed at an off campus apartment. The Buffalo News has more The victim was identified as Brandon Johnson, 20,…
Prayers for Virginia Tech…Again….UPDATE
UPDATE TO THE BELOW: The Campus lockdown has been lifted at Virginia Tech. However, the gunman has not yet been found. Continued prayers…MH. For those not following the news today,…
Atheist Billboard: Hate Crime Against Christians?
I’d like to start out by saying that I know a few people who are atheists. It doesn’t bother me that they are atheists, honestly. I believe what I believe…
Have We Become the Pharisees?
I took a random straw poll of friends asking them what are the priorities of the Catholic Church? I asked them what their Bishop has asked them to concentrate on?…