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2017-01-24T18:54:22-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Here Is What A Near Occasion Of Sin Looks Like…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

Here is an example illustrated with a photograph from Joe Six-Pack’s Gearhead Catechism™. The late Fr. John Hardon, SJ, explains it well in his Modern Catholic Dictionary, (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T18:54:24-05:00

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Will The Vatican Let Teilhard de Chardin Help Save The Church?

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

Does the name Teilhard de Chardin give you the willies? When you saw it in the title, did you immediately think that heterodox thoughts were about to be served up? No? Perhaps, like me up until a few years ago, you’ve never even heard of the guy. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T18:54:26-05:00

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Joe Six-Pack’s Year Of Mercy Art Suggestions (Not That I Was Consulted)

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

It’s probably too late, because what’s done is done. But if there is one thing that Catholics have in common with Marines it’s this: we aren’t happy unless we’re bitching about something. So yeah, that playing card inspired logo for the Year of Mercy? Lord, have mercy! (more…) Read more

Interesting decisions from the Vatican

Jesus Does The Fireman's Carry

2017-01-24T18:54:28-05:00

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The Truth About The Halal Sex Shoppe In Mecca…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

There ain’t one. But…but… Breitbart said one was planned! And I hate Muslims, and anything Islam related! So , since I read about it on the internet, IT MUST BE TRUE! Yeah, well, sorry to disappoint you. That said, you can still pick up some nice lingerie for your sweetie, in a wide array of colors. Probably even in Mecca. Have a nice day. *Photograph belongs to the author. Read more

Phony News For A Gullible Age

Sex Toys

2017-01-24T18:54:31-05:00

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Because Vincent de Paul Was Once A Muslim’s Slave

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

Life got you down? Things perhaps haven’t turned out as you planned? Do you think everyone else has got it so easy? Your neighbors, for example, or those fortunate people who come into a considerable sum of money? And how about those saintly types? They are simply walking on air, those guys, living lives of complete and blessed beatitude, right? Hold up! (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T18:54:33-05:00

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Would You Believe That Young Arab Muslims Are Sending Love Letters To Israel? UPDATED

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

Of course you wouldn’t. Because to hear of such a thing would bring into question the idea that you’ve come to believe. You know, the idea that Muslims are a bloc of jihad mongering zealots. Well, here’s a story I found in the Al-Monitor that torpedoes that tidy little narrative. Take a look, (more…) Read more

Not In the News But Should Have Been

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2017-01-24T18:54:36-05:00

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In The Vastness Of Space, The Speed Of Light Is Kinda Slow…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

Punch it, Chewie! I said punch it, you big hair ball. What’s taking so long? Wait. Let me go take a look out the stern window… (more…) Read more

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Creator of Heaven and Earth

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A Landslide Of Biblical Proportions…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

The incident of liquefaction below was captured on tape back in February, 2010. It reminds me of verse from the Bible I’ve read before, (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T18:54:40-05:00

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Archbishop Kurtz: “Marriage is and always will be the union between one man and one woman.”

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

Today was the day oral arguments in Obergefell v. Hodges came before the Supreme Court of the United States. The opening statement by Mary Bonauto made it 39 seconds before the questioning by the justices began. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T18:54:42-05:00

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Yet Again, The Supreme Court Hammers Away At The HHS Mandate

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 6:54 pm By Frank Weathers

The Beckett Fund For Religious Liberty shares the news, Washington, D.C. – Moments ago, for the sixth time in a row, the Supreme Court took steps to protect another religious objector from the contraceptive mandate. It ordered a lower court to reconsider its ruling that denied a group of Catholic ministries in Michigan the freedom to follow their faith. (more…) Read more

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