Tagged: Pope Francis

August 30, 2018

A Hell of Their Own Making

The contest of which statement, the Pope’s “no comment” or Cupich’s “bigger agenda” is the more tone deaf is a matter of personal perspective. What is becoming increasingly clear is the Vatican has no idea how to handle this present crisis it finds itself in.

Crime / Culture / Religion

August 16, 2018

No More Half Measures: Pope Francis Must Resign

The Roman Catholic Church does not need reforming. It needs a reckoning. And it must start at the top. Pope Francis should lead by example, take responsibility, and resign. Now.

Religion

June 23, 2016

More Like Ross, Don’t Douthat

Ross Douthat Should Do Something Else Instead

2016 Elections / Ten Second News

February 18, 2016

@RussellSaunder1 “So… this may be a tad too far”

Journeys in Alterity

April 30, 2014

Trouble with Teaching Authority

The church expects the faithful to assent to its teachings, but as Douthat’s speculations show, the faithful are not always clear on where this teaching authority is actually exercised.

Journeys in Alterity

April 3, 2014

Responding to Jimmy Carter’s Criticism of the All-Male Priesthood

If President Carter is correct that the institution of the all-male priesthood contributes to sexism and the abuse of women, then it behooves the church, if not to change its doctrine on the priesthood, at least to acknowledge this unintended effect and work diligently to counter it.

Journeys in Alterity

January 30, 2014

The Rule of Doctrine

Atheist writer Adam Lee compares the Roman Catholic hierarchy to an absolute monarchy and dictatorship, but this comparison fails to account for the role of established doctrine in the church’s teaching office.

Journeys in Alterity / Religion

December 24, 2013

Miracles of Great Silence: Christmas, Francis, Right and Left

A Christmas message concerning Pope Francis, political tribalism, and the coming year.

Journeys in Alterity / Religion

December 12, 2013

The Stress of Left Regard

We’ve all heard about right wing backlash against Pope Francis. But what about backlash from the left?

Journeys in Alterity

October 10, 2013

God Digs Ambiguity (?)

When I look at the ways in which I believe revelation has taken place, I’m led to conclude that instilling clear certainty of meaning is not high on the Almighty’s agenda. God speaks and there is ambiguity.

Journeys in Alterity

September 16, 2013

Concern from within the Flock

Instead of telling atheists to convert, Pope Francis urged them to follow their own conscience so as to develop a contrite heart. His words have caused concern from within his flock.

Journeys in Alterity

July 5, 2013

The Pope’s Subversive Encyclical?

Over at Vox Nova, I note an interesting subtlety in the pope’s new encyclical letter, which compares faith to both light and darkness and to both seeing and not seeing.

The League

April 30, 2013

Questioning Faith

Asking questions is dangerous business. I have friends and acquaintances who, after completing an inquisition into their own religious beliefs, forsook their religion, kicked the dust from their feet, and hit the road for...