It’s been a melancholy sort of a day for me – lots of sadness, and lots of memories. It was sparked by a telephone call in the small hours of this morning. A good friend and brother in arms, whom I’ll call Mike (there are reasons to preserve his anonymity), has died. He and I… Continue reading Remembering Mike
Tag: Faith and life
Of art and decency
I’m sure many readers are familiar with the controversies concerning art and religion. Some so-called “artists” appear to take delight in debunking religious belief and offending believers. Andres Serrano‘s “Piss Christ” is a very well-known example of the genre. Others would include Chris Ofili and his The Holy Virgin Mary, a so-called artwork depicting “a… Continue reading Of art and decency
When charity begets problems
I’ve been watching developments at The Bridge, Dallas’ new center for the homeless, with keen interest. When the center was proposed, it attracted much opposition. The plans were eventually steamrollered through despite objections, and the center opened in May. However, it’s been beset with problems. Despite overwhelming crowds, the operator of The Bridge stands by… Continue reading When charity begets problems
He made it!
Readers may recall my post of March 18th concerning Kenichi Horie, the Japanese adventurer who planned to sail from Hawaii to Japan in a boat powered by the motion of the waves. Well, he’s done it! He arrived on July 5th, to a hero’s welcome. TOKYO (AFP) – Record-setting Japanese sailor Kenichi Horie said Sunday… Continue reading He made it!
Big Brother strikes again
I’m enraged by a report that two British schoolboys were punished for refusing to ‘pray to Allah’ during a school religious education class. Alsager School, near Stoke, has received furious complaints from parents after two Year 7 boys were punished for refusing to kneel to Allah during a religious studies class One parent, Sharon Luinen,… Continue reading Big Brother strikes again
Feel-good story of the day
Some nearby firefighters have made me very happy today. Alexandria firefighter Dustin Beauboeuf hides behind the fire engine with a puppy wriggling in his arms. “We got a little something for you,” Fire Equipment Operator Greg Derbonne says to a shocked Bill Perry. Beauboeuf walks out with the puppy, who practically jumps into Perry’s arms… Continue reading Feel-good story of the day
Looking for Mr. or Ms. Right?
Recently, in counseling situations, I’ve had to deal with several people who’ve been actively searching for partners. Many of them had turned to online match-making services, trying to ‘advertise’ themselves, so to speak. Regrettably, many such services seem more interested in taking desperate people’s money than in ensuring a truly compatible match. (Yes, I know… Continue reading Looking for Mr. or Ms. Right?
Gay Pride weekend
This weekend will see Gay Pride parades held all over the world, in an attempt by those who choose and/or support this lifestyle to persuade the rest of us that it’s ‘normal’, ‘natural’ and ‘mainstream’. They’re lying, of course. By dictionary definition (look up normal and abnormal, natural and unnatural for yourself) homosexuality is neither… Continue reading Gay Pride weekend
Ever heard of the ‘Grail Movement’?
EDITED TO AMEND THIS ARTICLE AS FOLLOWS: The original reports cited in this article drew attention to a crime reported in June 2008 in the Daily Mail. It cited alleged links between the criminals involved and the so-called ‘Grail Movement‘. Subsequent information led to the Daily Mail amending its October 2008 report of the conviction… Continue reading Ever heard of the ‘Grail Movement’?
The reality behind the ‘gay marriage’ fuss
Peter Hitchens has written an editorial in the Daily Mail that, I think, hits the nail right on the head. I think it’s so good that I’m reproducing it in full here. Next, at an Anglican church near you, a traditional service of divorce I wonder how the religious affairs reporters managed to find out… Continue reading The reality behind the ‘gay marriage’ fuss