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I don't think I would have read this book had not our after-Mass study group chosen it. I was aware of it, of course: the conversion of former Presbyterians Scott and Kimberly Hahn had been well-publicized, and Scott's name was already known as a Catholic scholar/controversialist before this book appeared. (Some of you may share…
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I had a brief debate with a friend on Facebook the other day about the meaning of the term "pro-life." In brief, he objected to its being only a synonym for "anti-abortion," and wanted it to have a broader meaning, taking in all the things one might believe or do to support the intrinsic value…
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People whose houses are built on solid rock don’t have to go around foaming at the mouth, arguing, shouting, ridiculing their adversaries. –Heather King
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Update: re-reading this, I think I gave away a bit too much of the plot, because I was trying to get to that main point mentioned toward the end. So consider this a somewhat spoiler-ish review. Also, in faintly praising it, I don't think I did justice to its purely dramatic appeal, which is definitely…
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Weekend Music This week I'm going to avail myself of Neoneocon's work in gathering three versions of this great Richard Thompson song: the original Richard and Linda recording, one by Loudon and Rufus Wainwright, and one by RT with a bit of help from Loudon Wainwright and, I think but am not sure, Martha Wainwright.…
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I haven't started reading it yet. Any reactions?
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Even though it seems that anti-Christian forces are gaining the upper hand, there's still a great deal to love in this country–much to love, and much for which to be grateful. This picture was taken five years ago at the home of my wife's sister and her husband. There was a big family gathering on…
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Item on their web site today: American Flag Bikinis for the 4th! No, I'm not linking to it. Go find it yourself if you must. In a way, though, I have to admit it's the absolutely perfect symbol for one aspect of what's happened to this country. And, to answer the obvious question: yes, I…
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I've never bothered to argue against the charge that opposition to same-sex marriage, or disapproval of homosexual activity in general, constitutes "hate," "bigotry," and so on. One reason is that it's so ridiculous. I tend to think that most of those making the charge recognize, somewhere deep in their hearts, that it's irrational. I even…
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Probably. If you like the series at all, you should see this one. It's one of the better ones. It's called "Intellligent Design," and one of the characters is an advocate of that theory. Nothing much is made of that in the story, so it seems an odd thing to throw in, but the phrase…
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