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2015-05-11T19:36:51-04:00

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Top 10 Ways You’re Giving Your Kids An Unfair Advantage

Last updated on: May 11, 2015 at 7:36 pm By Larry D

I’m sure many of you have seen the story that made its way around the Innerwebz this week, about the two philosophers who argued that loving parents give their kids an unfair advantage in life – especially if the parents read their kids bedtime stories. Now, these philosophers – named Adam Swift and Harry Brighouse – didn’t come right out and say “Ban bedtime story time!”, but they did make it known that this disparate “equality of opportunity” made their vaginas... Read more

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2015-05-07T08:57:25-04:00

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The Earth Died Monday, And We All Missed It

Last updated on: May 7, 2015 at 8:57 am By Larry D

…just as we missed it back in 2000. But don’t worry, it will perish again in 5-10 years. From Real Science: On May 4, 2007 – UN scientists gave us eight years to avoid planetary doom. That date passed yesterday, and the planet died. UN scientists warn time is running out to tackle global warming | Environment | The Guardian This is a particularly sad day, because it is also the 15th anniversary of UN global warming destroying the planet.... Read more

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2015-05-04T21:08:31-04:00

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The Perfect Mascot For The Roman Catholic Womynpreests!!

Last updated on: May 4, 2015 at 9:08 pm By Larry D

It’s Dusty – the kangaroo who thinks he’s a dog! From OpposingViews.com: A 2-year-old kangaroo, who was found on the side of the road in 2013 by an Australian family, is now living his life convinced that he is a dog. Two years ago, rural farmer Ashley Stewart and his wife Felicity rescued Dusty the kangaroo from his mother’s pouch after she was killed by a car in a road accident, reports the Daily Mail. Dusty has been living with Stewart’s family and their dogs,... Read more

2015-05-04T15:48:54-04:00

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Using 1 Corinthinians To Teach Your Teens About Dating

Last updated on: May 4, 2015 at 3:48 pm By Larry D

I read an innovative and creative piece of advice for parents of dating-aged children the other day, and wouldn’t you know it, I failed to bookmark it and now I can’t find it. So in no way am I taking any credit for this – other than to share it with y’all, while only taking credit for the fact that my online search turned up a big fat nothing.*A mother wrote on her blog that when her teenage daughter started dating, she wanted to give... Read more

2015-05-01T18:49:53-04:00

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Pope Francis’ Environmental Encyclical Rumored to Ex-communicate Climate Change Deniers

Last updated on: May 1, 2015 at 6:49 pm By Larry D

(AoftheANews) A source within the Vatican has leaked to AoftheA News that Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical on the environment might include harsh language for Catholics who deny the settled science of climate change. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the Vatican source – after a trans-Atlantic flight on a brand new private jet to the AoftheA News Office – somewhat giddily revealed he’s pretty sure the Holy Father intends to formally ex-communicate any Catholic professing to be a climate change denier. “This will be huge, if it’s true,” the... Read more

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2015-04-30T11:39:58-04:00

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Sister Patricia On: The Visitation Project Radio Program

Last updated on: April 30, 2015 at 11:39 am By Larry D

(Sister Patricia Owens O’Flannery, OP, a post-modern pre-traditional omni-spiritual Dominican sister, periodically contributes to AoftheA. Today she gives her opinion regarding a new Catholic radio program, “The Visitation Project”.) Hello, my dear, dear readers!! May the confluence of aspirational transcendence and inspirational vicissitude shower you with Sophia’s fullness of sweet grace and inner light! Isn’t this spectacular? Me – on Patheos!! LarryD never told me what a lovely place this is! I’ve been having such a delightful time visiting all the portals and making... Read more

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2015-04-24T19:44:02-04:00

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If Jesus Were A Misunderstood Super Hero…

Last updated on: April 24, 2015 at 7:44 pm By Larry D

I find this weirdly funny. It’s also rather Catholic. via Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal Read more

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2015-04-24T09:12:48-04:00

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How God Did “Bring Your Child To Work Day”

Last updated on: April 24, 2015 at 9:12 am By Larry D

(April 23 was National Bring Your Child To Work Day) Read more

2015-04-22T07:44:48-04:00

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10 Reasons Why Confession is Way Better Than Sex

Last updated on: April 22, 2015 at 7:44 am By Larry D

It goes without saying, right? But here at AoftheA, we tend to state the obvious anyway. 10) You don’t have to be married for it to be licit. 9) There’s no “walk of shame” afterwards. 8) No muss, no fuss. 7) There’s no scandal if other people see you do it. 6) You can do it with someone different every time – and not be a slut. 5) No one’s judging you about what goes on behind closed doors. 4) Your... Read more

2015-04-18T18:45:20-04:00

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San Fran Prominent Catholics Issue Open Letter to God to Remove Pope Francis

Last updated on: April 18, 2015 at 6:45 pm By Larry D

(AoftheANews) Dissatisfied with Pope Francis’ inaction on their full page ad in the Thursday April 16 edition of The Chronicle, prominent Catholics in San Francisco have issued a second open letter, this time calling on God to oust Pope Francis. “In an apparent snub of our status and prominence, we, the undersigned, hereby petition you – God the Almighty – to remove Pope Francis, and replace him with someone who really really believes in the traditions of conscience, respect, and... Read more

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