Category Archives: Religion

At Zillas, one Protestant (who I will not name here) suggested that Jill Stanek’s piece about abortions at Catholic hospitals was a signal that it is time to jump ship. Wouldn’t you know that it was a Lutheran who stepped … Continue reading →

For the mouse and the parakeet and anyone else who might be a “regular”* reader of this blog or GIGO, the question is, “Where in the Sam Hill is he?” “Has he taken this hermit stuff too far/seriously?” [* Re:regular … Continue reading →

I first posted posted this at Zillas, but since I find lately that I repeatedly need to reference this information, I’ve posted it here. INTER INSIGNIORES (1976) This explains the Scriptural and Traditional basis against ordination of women. ORDINATIO SACERDOTALIS … Continue reading →

Rod Dreher writes: “Courage Man inadvertently gave my answer to Bob LeBlanc’s devout instruction that I should just forgive the bishops and move on. Forgive? Move on? How about some repentance first! How about some concrete action to clean up … Continue reading →

Well, I’m so wound up that I’m hoping that a little writing will prove to be purgative. And maybe it might be a good idea to provide a record of today’s events. I’ve embarked on a life-changing quest. I don’t … Continue reading →

A lot of folks disagree with Mark Shea’s comment, “We have the bishops we want.” It could be put into a broader context, “We have the politicians we want.” There is a parable that can be drawn from the Simpson’s … Continue reading →

My little tussle with John brought a new insight (see here and here). Obedience is love. Just a little further up from John 14:23 is John 14:15: “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” No, it’s not … Continue reading →

My first post is here. John replies that I don’t quite see it his way. My response to him follows the same theme as first part. John’s words are indented italics. ——————- Except that I also separate Faith and Religion. … Continue reading →

I’ve been tangling with my friend John at Zillas again. John’s words are indented italics. ————- “I still don’t mix faith and politics” Despite the concern that I’ll reinforce the persistent idea that I’ve some sort of insight on the … Continue reading →

Well, my latest Soapbox — such as it is — is about Christmas. As if I couldn’t stuff one more topic in an essay that flits from one topic to another, I left references to Lewis’s Xmas and Christmas on … Continue reading →