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2017-05-24T10:08:28-04:00

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Pope Donald Francis Trump

Last updated on: May 24, 2017 at 10:08 am By Dave Griffey

One and the same. Heh. Tis true. If their conclusions and premises are different, there is a similarity between how Pope Francis conducts himself and how President Trump conducts himself. Apart from the crude, vulgar language of Trump, there is more than one point of connection. I remember when Pope John Paul II met with Ronald Reagan in 1982. Big enough news that even this liberal agnostic 9th grader heard the scuttlebutt. The similarity between the two was pointed out then.... Read more

2017-05-24T08:14:05-04:00

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This terrorism thing looks familiar

Last updated on: May 24, 2017 at 8:14 am By Dave Griffey

William Kirkpatrick explains. Yep. By now we should be able to sing the terrorism song, since the lyrics are so familiar. The reluctance to point out the obvious (why would anyone’s initial response to the explosion be that it was terrorism?). Questioning the motive is as good as any for demonstrating the point. Once the subject is identified, we ponder what could have caused him to snap. BTW, fun point. We happened to catch a show on the series “Decades”... Read more

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2017-05-23T08:24:51-04:00

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To Manchester

Last updated on: May 23, 2017 at 8:24 am By Dave Griffey

“It targeted a concert spilling over with girls in their teens or younger, with their lives ahead of them, out for a fun night.” Prayers and thoughts to the latest victims. May God grant strength and peace to their families. At this point, let the authorities work the leads. Let security do what it must. Those of us around the world can lift up those killed and wounded, their families, and all who are aiding and comforting them. And yes,... Read more

2017-05-22T12:47:20-04:00

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A look at the emerging trend of White Flagellation

Last updated on: May 22, 2017 at 12:47 pm By Dave Griffey

Courtesy of National Review. I notice that most who beat the drum of white privilege are, in fact, white. A common trend today. Of course the most popular criticism of those questioning the dogma is to call them racists. An oldie but a goodie. Still, since I know many people who have missed the good ship White Privilege, and furthermore dismiss the idea that a white person starved to death is better off than a non-white person starved to death, it’s... Read more

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2017-05-19T06:52:57-04:00

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To impeach Trump

Last updated on: May 19, 2017 at 6:52 am By Dave Griffey

Or not to impeach Trump. That is the question. Oh, wrong impeachment call. I mean this is the question. On the other side of the issue, there are still those defending Trump. The strongest defense for Trump is that, as of now, there is still no actual evidence he’s done anything worthy of impeachment. A truck load of accusations and bumbling responses does not equal evidence. On the other hand, it’s starting to sound a lot like the famous 90s observation... Read more

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2017-05-18T11:11:56-04:00

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Tim Tebow does it again

Last updated on: May 18, 2017 at 11:11 am By Dave Griffey

By demonstrating that the world could use more Tim Tebows. Honestly, he’s like watching a figure skater. You hold your breath, hoping he doesn’t mess up at some point. He’s been such a positive model in our modern era that you hope he doesn’t go off the rails. Goodness knows there are plenty out there would would pounce if he did. So far he’s shown a remarkable capacity for being gracious, kind, giving and humble. In the world in which he... Read more

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2017-05-18T05:41:29-04:00

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The next battle in the sexual revolution

Last updated on: May 18, 2017 at 5:41 am By Dave Griffey

Open marriages! GetReligion looks at the NYT Magazine’s tackling of this minor, but growing, movement. With all due respect to Ms. Duin, there’s little to suggest that in future years the call will not be for anyone and everyone to have sex with anyone or everyone else, minors included. I could be wrong of course. After all, as recently as a decade or so ago, I believed Bill Nye when he said chromosomes determine gender. So there you go. Meanwhile, on the... Read more

Life in a post-Christian world

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2017-05-17T15:19:11-04:00

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Sacred Waters

Last updated on: May 17, 2017 at 3:19 pm By Dave Griffey

And Holy Wells over at A Contemplative Faith. A look at the Celtic origins, customs and all things interesting about Holy Wells. An informative piece. A quiet piece. Somehow worth reading if you’re interested in things Celtic and their connection to the Faith. Sort of like a calm before the storm. Read more

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2017-05-16T06:59:15-04:00

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Pope Francis responds to the collapse of Catholic moral principles in Portugal

Last updated on: May 16, 2017 at 6:59 am By Dave Griffey

And makes me think of this: Clericalism is bad. I got that part. But the rest of it? Catechesis maybe? Dialogue perhaps? Your guess is as good as mine. There is a subset of the Catholic Church that seems to understand every syllable that proceedeth from the mouth of Pope Francis. Good for them. As often as not, it seems confusion and conflicted understanding rule the day. Not in the way of parables that some point to as an excuse. That... Read more

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2017-05-14T08:01:58-04:00

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Happy Mother’s Day

Last updated on: May 14, 2017 at 8:01 am By Dave Griffey

To all the moms out there, as well as those who without the biology still manage that dose of matronly love that does the world so good. Here, Mom gets a visit from her heroes: They’ll never know how thankful I am to them for resuscitating her and tending to her until the paramedics arrived. It’s not far-fetched to say they’re why I get to spend Mother’s Day with my Mom this year. As usual, they took it in stride. Mom... Read more

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