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From the start, I must say I'm far more interested in the answers readers offer to this one. I was taken aback by the number and kinds of responses generated by the 'introductory' post. People seemed genuinely interested in batting around the 7 ideas thrown out for discussion; nothing magic re the number 7. I've needed to get these reflections out of my system for a while. I ought confess that a woman friend threatened to pester me till I did, so......... Some thoughts about warriors not... Read More
THE HAZARDS OF TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The "turn the other cheek" idea never sat well with me. Well before I commenced 12 years of education in Catholic schools, played altar boy at the daily 6:30 am morning Mass, served at 2 or 3 Masses some Sundays and always on Wedding and Funeral Masses, and all the rest, I began to identify Church doctrine and accepted teachings that didn't make sense. Over time, the 'sorry, doesn't make sense' list was longer than the 'okay, I can live wi... Read More
(Below is a post made to local online newspaper....the issues seem relevant to most everyone...)
Revelations of new cases of sexually misbehaving priests, cover-ups, and truly bizarre ripple effects continue to emerge. A magnificent example of the ineptitude of Church leaders to 'manage' this crisis hit the news a few weeks ago. Some may recall that groups of aging nuns are being evicted from their residences of 30-40 years, so the Church can sell the property to settle lawsuits !
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"Whoever fights Monsters would do well to ensure he does not become one in the process. If you gaze long enough into the abyss, the abyss gazes back".
It is impossible to spend time in Hell engaged in battle with any type of Monster and emerge without being fundamentally changed in the process. It is said a man can cultivate the energy, will, and skill to lock eyes with the Horror and minimize the visible injuries and invisible wounds. However, I am unaware of anyone... Read More
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