After the typical polite introduction by the hosts, the first (and only) town hall debate. Not surprisingly the first question was on the economy and what the candidates would do. The first answer by Sen. Obama made better points. But on the follow-up about who should be the Treasury Secretary, Sen. McCain was able to […]
Scripture, Tradition, and Ecumenical Councils, final post
This series of posts began with a post from Caldonia Sun found here related to the autumn book club on mysticism. It triggered me to begin reflecting again on Holy Tradition, what it is, and what it means for our lives. But, behind it was also a whole set of discussions over a several year […]
Best political quote of the week
From Fox News Sunday comes the following quote of a quote: “Congress is a system designed by a geniuses to be run by idiots.” Without fear of contradiction, I believe that I can safely say that there is broad agreement across all political stripes in this country that the above statement is fully true, fully […]
Do we love the “other”?
“When we fixate on the racist individual, we’re focused on the least interesting way that race works,†said Phillip Goff, a social psychologist at U.C.L.A. who focuses his research on “racism without racists.†“Most of the way race functions is without the need for racial animus.†That quote comes from the NYT and can be […]
Ancient faith, ancient monastics, modern methods
I was meandering the Internet when I ran across the blog of a Catholic deacon named Greg. To my utter surprise, he had the video below posted on his site. And, he had received it from someone else. It is a wonderful story of monastics who basically follow the old rules, but have come up […]
Scripture, Tradition, and Ecumenical Councils, part 06
This will probably be the least satisfying posting, both for myself and for those reading this. Remember that it took decades for the Church to work out the four negatives (only-begotten, recognized in two natures, without confusion, without change, without division, without separation) that define our Lord Jesus Christ. I have very little faith that […]
Biden vs Palin, next morning hangover
Just like last time, I am posting a little next morning notes after I have had the opportunity to “sleep” on the debate. So, what everyone is asking, “Who won?” On technical points, there is little doubt that Sen. Biden won. That was expected. In fact, had he done anything but win, it would have […]
Biden vs Palin, 70 minutes to end
An interesting beginning, both were quoted by the moderator on remarks that showed less than exciting opinions of the vice-presidency. Gov. Palin got the first answer and was able to make a little joke out of her response. Sen. Biden was not able to answer the question quite as directly as Gov. Palin because he […]
Biden vs Palin, 50 to 70 minutes
They are still on foreign policy. The subject has been on the Middle East for several minutes now. Again, both of them are going at it, toe to toe. I am amazed at the high level of debate that has been expressed in the last few minutes. I feel like I am getting much more […]
Biden vs Palin, 30 to 50 minutes
Gov. Palin is going right after Sen. Biden, while, so far, Sen. Biden is being much more cautious with Gov. Palin. (In passing, the moderator is a very strict time-keeper, and, so far, she is asking the hot-button questions for both sides.) Now here is something unexpected! Both sides just spoke out for civil rights […]
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