Every time I see a stupid, reactionary, and patronizing action by the Vatican, the Holy See reminds us all once again that they are not to be judged by mere human law. No, their stupidities transcend all normal classifications of idiocy, soaring into rarefied realms of blithe intransigent irrationality with utter glee. The problem is … More…
This may be the only time I could use the name of an actual speech from a DARPA symposium for a post, but this is for real. Philosophy professor Christian Weidemann of Germany’s Ruhr-University Bochum used it for the title of his talk at the 100 Year Starship Symposium. Putting aside the fact that DARPA … More…
[HUMOR] – Despite all the negative publicity of recent years from lawsuits, indictments, and perp walks, research shows American Catholic priests are demonstrably among the happiest, most job-fulfilled and satisfied men in the country, according to theologian, psychologist, professional apologist, and former used car salesman, Msgr. James “Smilin’ Jim” McCashbag. Key reasons seem to be … More…
My Last Sermon
A version of this message was sent on the last day of August to all the church groups I have subscribed to. While I have learned much from the Independent Catholic Movement, met some incredibly spiritual people, and was given the chance to minister to souls in need, there is, if not a “dark side”, … More…
Add to the ever-growing numbers of people around the world angry at the Church for the clergy abuse scandal, the Prime Minister of Ireland and the Archbishop of Dublin. Here’s what AP had to say: The Irish are broadly lauding this week’s thunderbolt from Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who denounced the Vatican’s role in the … More…
I stumbled across a brand-new website, that of the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State, no less, and could not believe my eyes. Can this possibly be for real? With such a name, they must be extremely, impressively serious. But on a closer look, this is either a sophisticated tongue-in-cheek joke, or there … More…
Such times we live in; the Age of Science, and yet ancient scraps of dead people are still treasured by many for their magical powers. Well, as long as it’s not a case of “furtim sacrim“, the time-honored practice of sacred theft, wherein it’s OK under some circumstances to “liberate” relics if they are to … More…
