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2023-06-27T08:41:32-05:00

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My Appearance as a Guest Speaker–Affirmation is About the Sanctity of Life

Last updated on: June 27, 2023 at 8:41 am By Julie Nichols

A few weeks ago, I was a guest speaker on a podcast broadcast called, “Living Outloud with Laura.” This is a secular podcast which addresses various LGBTQ+ topics. I was honored that Laura Campbell, the host, invited a Catholic like me to be on her show. Here are the list of questions she asked and I answered. There will be a second broadcast which will be released sometime in August. Since we only had time to address the first four... Read more

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2023-06-13T07:44:36-05:00

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Choosing Science and Reality is Choosing Life and Love; It’s Choosing God

Last updated on: June 13, 2023 at 7:44 am By Julie Nichols

Choosing Science and Reality is Choosing Life and Love fits a pattern I’ve not only witnessed but experienced in the conservative Church for many years. Parentally, ministerially, and professionally, this is why I shifted to progressive Catholicism. I am not saying that all conservative people are willfully-ignorant, but this mindset tends to be very prevalent in conservative religious circles. The reality is, many conservatives (not all) and many conservative ministers are willing to risk peoples’ lives and tear families apart... Read more

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2023-06-07T18:58:28-05:00

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Dear Pope Francis, Please Correct Fascist-Leaning Catholics Before It’s Too Late

Last updated on: June 7, 2023 at 6:58 pm By Julie Nichols

Dearest Pope Francis, I cannot begin to imagine how difficult your position is as the most public religious leader in the world. I understand that the decisions you make affect many people, parts of the Catholic Church, and regions of the world. As fascism is growing and becoming dangerous in various places like Russia, Poland, the USA, and even in conservative parts of Africa, I want to focus particularly on Catholic politicians, Church leadership, and even laity who support fascism.... Read more

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2023-06-05T07:52:58-05:00

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Parallels to Modern-Day Fascism

Last updated on: June 5, 2023 at 7:52 am By Julie Nichols

In my last two pieces, I wrote about Catholic Anti-Nazi martyrs who were canonized as saints later. Today I am writing about a German Lutheran theologian, the well-known and beloved Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In this piece and in future pieces during Pride Month, I will make parallels to modern-day fascism in the United States, Russia, and Poland. My primary source today is Encyclopedia Britannica and my husband’s personal experiences in Germany. Since the German Lutheran Church was hijacked by Nazism, and... Read more

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2023-06-04T20:43:15-05:00

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer Anti-Nazi Martyr and Parallels to Modern-Day Fascism

Last updated on: June 4, 2023 at 8:43 pm By Julie Nichols

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2023-05-30T17:57:15-05:00

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St. Titus Bradsma–Carmelite Friar and Anti-Nazi Martyr

Last updated on: May 30, 2023 at 5:57 pm By Julie Nichols

This piece today is about another Catholic Anti-Nazi Martyr, Father Titus Bradsma. I am using Encyclopedia Brittanica, writings from The Titus Bradsma Institute, and a video from The Irish Province of Carmelites after my introduction in the next two paragraphs. I will use variations of these throughout the next month of writings. Over Pride Month in June, I will dedicate my writings to remembering the Holocaust because we are experiencing a repeat and resurfacing of right-winged fascist history right now... Read more

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2023-05-28T13:57:50-05:00

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St. Maximillian Kolbe–A Catholic Anti-Nazi Martyr

Last updated on: May 28, 2023 at 1:57 pm By Julie Nichols

Today I am dedicating this piece on St. Maksymilian (Maximillian) Kolbe to a living saint (in my own book) named Anthony Comella, a friend and Knight of Columbus in Brunswik, Ohio. Anthony helped turn my souring opinion of the Knights of Columbus into a much more positive picture because of his love of God and neighbor, charity, empathy, good works, and non-judgmental attitude. Over Pride Month in June, I will dedicate my writings to remembering the Holocaust because we are... Read more

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2023-05-27T12:16:12-05:00

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Standing with Civil Rights, Not the Oppressor, A Current Worldwide Threat

Last updated on: May 27, 2023 at 12:16 pm By Julie Nichols

The threat of rising right-winged fascism is more prevalent than ever right now here in the USA, Eastern Poland, a good portion of Russia, and other countries. It’s not only a threat to democracy, it’s a global threat. Since history does tend to repeat itself, we must review history so the world does not repeat the same mistakes again, particularly those of Nazi Germany. Reviewing the history of the Holocaust is a great place to start. In one of my... Read more

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2023-05-26T08:15:13-05:00

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Not Aligning Pastoral Ministry and the Church with the Modern Family is to Align with Fascism

Last updated on: May 26, 2023 at 8:15 am By Julie Nichols

Since I served in conservative Christian ministry for so long, I was gravely naive to what was actually happening in the world. For most of my career prior to secular employment starting during COVID, I thought the traditional nuclear family was more prevalent than it actually is. Boy howdy; was I wrong. Once COVID hit, once I started serving in the secular Educational Therapy world, once I started serving in both ecumenical and Catholic LGBTQIA+ and disability inclusion ministry, reality... Read more

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2023-05-23T08:34:00-05:00

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All Lives are Equally-Sacred, An Icon Created in Prison

Last updated on: May 23, 2023 at 8:34 am By Julie Nichols

On Saturday, I completed my last lay ministry class in Catholic Social Doctrine (Social Justice) which is rooted in 2000 Bible verses, particularly the Gospel. Due to family duties, I had to move my studies from The Boston School of Theology to a local theology school in San Antonio called the Mexican American Catholic College which I have loved. On Saturday, a nun (name not mentioned) from Ireland, who has dedicated her life to prison justice and prison ministry, spoke... Read more

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