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2016-11-04T22:58:51-04:00

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You know it’s a bad election year

Last updated on: November 4, 2016 at 10:58 pm By Dave Griffey

When you’re scared that a presidential candidate propped up by media collusion and under investigation by the FBI for corruption and comprising national security might lose. Read more

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2016-11-04T08:54:30-04:00

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It is not about sexsim

Last updated on: November 4, 2016 at 8:54 am By Dave Griffey

Just saying. While the case could have been made that some opposed President Obama because of racism, the case that opposition to Hillary is because those rascally conservatives oppose strong women falls under the weight of their universal admiration for women like Margaret Thatcher. And lest we think those rascally conservatives are only fine with strong women abroad, I heard more than one wish for a Nikki Haley run during the primaries. It’s not surprising that the Sex Card would... Read more

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2016-11-04T06:32:34-04:00

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Melania Trump illustrates a glaring problem with us modern adults

Last updated on: November 4, 2016 at 6:32 am By Dave Griffey

So Melania Trump came out of retirement and gave a speech about, among other things, cyberbullying on Social Media. Pundits and journalists (but I repeat myself) were quick to point out the irony. We could say that nobody knows better about bullying than Ms. Trump. Most, however, wondered how she could miss the glaring problem with focusing on bullying as a bad thing. This is how. Bill Donahue, not necessarily a favorite of mine, nonetheless notices the underside of... Read more

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2016-11-03T00:56:27-04:00

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The Cubs win the Series!

Last updated on: November 3, 2016 at 12:56 am By Dave Griffey

I know, this is supposed to be a religion site. But if this doesn’t prove miracles, I don’t know what does. A bit sad for the Indians, but I have some reasons why I think this could help Cleveland overall. And it was nice to see so many people who have waited so long. As they said, the last time the Cubs won the Series Mark Twain was still alive, and Al Capone was only 9 years old. Something refreshing... Read more

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2016-11-02T18:31:01-04:00

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Tomorrow we will know

Last updated on: November 2, 2016 at 6:31 pm By Dave Griffey

Who won the World Series. Will it be the Cubs, the dictionary definition of cursed sports programs? Of the Indians, from the city that already has seen its sports drought come to an end? As an Ohioan and Cleveland fan, I feel obliged to hope the Indians win. And yet, when I see the interviews with those Cubs fans who are over 100 years old, having lived a century hoping their team wins, I can’t help but hope for... Read more

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2016-11-02T16:23:59-04:00

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A case against Donald Trump

Last updated on: November 2, 2016 at 4:23 pm By Dave Griffey

Courtesy of Ross Douthat. Mr. Douthat already penned a case against Hillary Clinton. From a traditional believer’s POV, the concerns about a Hillary presidency are pretty clear. For those who aren’t necessarily conservative, but who worry about the growing notion that our corporate, political and media institutions are one big, happy family that spends most of its time passing money back and forth, a Clinton presidency probably won’t inspire much hope. Because of this, some people are understandably looking for alternatives.... Read more

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2016-11-02T08:22:45-04:00

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Today is All Souls’ Day

Last updated on: November 2, 2016 at 8:22 am By Dave Griffey

It ends that three day period that focuses our attention on things beyond this world: All Souls’, All Saints’ and All Hallows Eve. This is the day we stop to remember. It’s sort of a memorial day for believers, when we pray for the souls of those who have died. So with that, I send out a prayer and thoughts for Dad. I miss you Dad, and wish you were here again. Because Alzheimer’s took you, I prefer to remember the... Read more

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2016-11-02T08:05:42-04:00

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After Forever is when women will be priests

Last updated on: November 2, 2016 at 8:05 am By Dave Griffey

According to this USA Today headline. It’s true, Pope Francis reiterates what the historic Faith has always taught, that men are to be priests. Leaning heavily on the words of Saint Pope John Paul II, Pope Francis reminds us that he is Pope of an ancient, orthodox tradition. The influence of liberation theology common in Latin America can’t be missed when Pope Francis talks. But he is Pope of a tradition of revealed Truth, and therefore certain teachings cannot – not... Read more

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2016-10-31T12:33:35-04:00

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If you spend every waking moment of your life looking for something to be offended by

Last updated on: October 31, 2016 at 12:33 pm By Dave Griffey

You’ll find it. I’m a firm believer that if you are determined to find something bad or offensive, you’ll always succeed. That opinion comes from all those years of being told to be wary of fundamentalists who play records backwards to in order to find anything and everything to be offended by. For my part, I have no clue who is offended by this. I’m sure someone is. Someone always is. And this fellow seems to be a pro at... Read more

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2016-10-31T10:57:59-04:00

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Some thoughts on Halloween

Last updated on: October 31, 2016 at 10:57 am By Dave Griffey

Since I became a Christian all those years ago, I’ve run into a variety of opinions about Halloween. From don’t do it to let’s indulge, there isn’t a single, universal opinion about the holiday. Anyone familiar with me knows I love the holiday, the season, and this entire time of year. Here is an early post I did musing on the different forms of ‘Halloween’ that some might think about and how I approach them. Here is a link to a site... Read more

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