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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Environmentalism as faith
It’s not the connection I would make, but the analysis of what counts as “religious faith” (i.e., at least organized religion) is not uncommon. Faith is belief without verifiable evidence. This unquestioned adherence to the theory of Global Warming bears … Continue reading
Posted in Environmentalism, Religion Blog, Religious Belief
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An island of sanctuaries
There probably are other places that have more places of worship per square inch of NYC, but the NY Times has a nice profile of some of these New York sanctuaries. I’d never seen the interior of the famous Abyssinian Baptist … Continue reading
Edward Schillebeeckx dead at 95
Renowned theologian, Edward Schillebeeckx, died on the 23rd. Although I never finished one of his books, I was always impressed by their “freshness” and vitality. I remember reading bits of Christ the Sacrament of the Encounter With God. I wasn’t at … Continue reading
Jack Bauer interrogates Santa Claus
I’ve never watched the TV show 24. I’ve only heard about how the show is popular with the “torture is OK if it helps you get crucial information” crowd, amongst others. Here’s a mashup of the lead character grilling Santa.
The law of unintended consequences
The Washington Post’s George Will has an op-ed today entitled “Rome’s call: ‘Come on over‘”. In it he warns us with far more subtle terms than he usually. I should take back the “us” since I’m not a Roman Catholic. … Continue reading
Did we pray hard enough?
Politics aside, this brings up a problem: the problem of prayer. Does God or the Cosmos or whatever hear our prayers? Are they “answered”? What happens if we make a mistake when we pray?
Posted in Politics, Prayer, Religion Blog
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Two forums on Religion and Belief
Two good talks from the City University of New York (CUNY), Graduate Center. “What is Religion?” and “Varieties of Nonbelief“. [Videos]
Posted in Religion Blog, Religious Belief
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The Vatican and the Simpsons
The Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, had an article Tuesday on the Simpsons. Without Homer Simpson and the other yellow-skinned characters “many today wouldn’t know how to laugh,” said the article titled “Aristotle’s Virtues and Homer’s Doughnut.” “Homer finds in God … Continue reading
Mennonites in Mexico
I heard this segment on Public Radio International’sThe World this afternoon. Mexico is the last place I think of when I hear the word “Mennonite”. You can read more about the religion here. We do have a Gator connection, though. … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Religion Blog, Religious Belief, Violence
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