Kung comes across as just as stuck in his ways as his opposition - the old boring liberal vs. conservative battle the Church has borrowed from the culture - but he’s smart of course and says some very perceptive things in this open letter to the bishops. And the conclusion? Call a council.
I’ve been quiet for awhile now, due to productive book-writing, guests, Easter in the City, and fabulous weather, which to squander by spending indoors when you don’t have to would be sinful. Today, however, I simply had to give my body a break - I’m a bit sore from outdoor labor and sun exposure. But [...]
The man in the photo with the Leviticus quotation tattooed on his arm, who clearly sees it as a justification for violence against gays, got some great treatment from a pastor who reads Andrew Sullivan’s blog:
Too bad the guy with the passage from Leviticus tattooed on his arm didn’t read the next chapter:
“You shall not [...]
For those who haven’t seen it or want a refresher, here’s the clip of Reginald Foster and Bill Maher. It amazes me how Maher struck the major emotional chord of Reginaldus’ life: a man who dedicated his life to the Church, then fell in love with God, and has had to try (with only partial success) [...]