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Sunday, July 9, 2006

The Search for Happiness: A Report from Zenit

Zenit's weekly analysis has this interesting report on a study made on happiness. I quote it in full here and mark the parts which I think should make us think... NEW YORK, JULY 8, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Recent research on the age-old search for happiness is confirming the opinion that material wealth... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 6, 2006

The Right To Mock?

Andrew Sullivan has a post on the Danish cartoons (you know, the ones making fun of Mohammet) and he calls it “The Right to Mock”. He even has a follow-up on the same topic where he calls the Pope a “fundamentalist” because “sides” with the Moslems on the issue. Freedom does not mean that anyone can... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Spirituality For Atheists and Agnostics?

I always thought that the term "spirituality" is in contrast with the claims of atheists and agnostics. But here is a website that offers spirituality to atheists and agnostics! Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Atheists Have It All Wrong

I found this article about a "Christian" who goes undercover, so to speak, and tries on the "atheist" mind-set. The article is entitled "If you're going to be an atheist at least get it right." There is one serious flaw in the reasoning though: it assumes that those who don't believe in the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 5, 2005

How To Win An Argument

Do you always find yourself in situations where "winning an argument" is a matter of life or death? I hope not! But if you do find yourself in a situation where you need to win an argument can be beneficial, try reading this article. An argument cannot be won with resistance. You will only... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 23, 2005

Becoming A Priest, part 1

"How does one become a priest?" asked a teenager once. Perhaps he saw my puzzled look, so he rephrased the question. "I wish to become a priest; what do I do to become one?" The question is wrongly formulated. It assumes that being a priest is something similar to becoming a policeman or a doctor, a... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 13, 2005

Women And Suffering

I saw the S. Monica Prayer Group in church today. It is a group of mothers who have come together to pray and study God's word. They meet every Tuesday morning at church, spending some time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and listening to the Word of God. This morning I listened in to one of... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 8, 2005

Giving Alms

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Monday, May 23, 2005

Abetting Religious Hatred

After 2000 years, the situation for Christians has not changed. This time, it is a Christian missionary from Australia and his two kids who fall victims to a court of law that is suspected of abetting religious intolerance and hatred. Link: >>> AsiaNews.it <<< Murderer of a missionary in Orissa gets... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 20, 2005

Emailed By God

To: You From: God Effective immediately, please be aware that there are changes you need to make in your life. These changes need to be completed in order that I may fulfill my promises to you to grant you peace, joy and happiness in this life. I apologize for any inconvenience, but after all that I... Sign in to see full entry.

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