Religion
The upcoming battle of "Christian" films
When is a Christian film not a Christian film?
When it changes the Bible narrative upon which it is based.
Two upcoming films to be released in time for Lent take on a couple of epic biblical characters: Jesus and Noah. They are generating a very different buzz leading up to their premiers.
"God is stronger!"
Des Moines Register publishes Quiner's Diner essay
Iowa State’s decision to ban the Bible reminds me of their decision in 2005 to deny tenure to a former faculty member, Guillermo Gonzalez, co-author of “The Privileged Planet.” Mr. Guillermo’s book made the case for “intelligent design,” a politically-incorrect view in academia dominated by atheists. Even though Mr. Gonzalez didn’t teach this philosophy in his classroom, 124 members faculty signed a petition denouncing intelligent design, reinforcing their hostility to all things religious.
Read MoreShould the Catholic Church issue driver's licenses?
“Acting on the authority given to it by the Vatican, the United State Council of Catholic Bishops has announced that, to ensure equality and social justice, any male or female, regardless of age, who demonstrates:
1) the required knowledge of the rules of the road
2) can steer and reach the pedals,
shall be issued the Catholic Motor Vehicle License which shall be valid in any diocese which accepts it, regardless of state law. No one may be denied the fundamental right to drive on the basis of age, visual acuity, vehicle preference or emotional orientation.”
Iowa State's "anti religion agenda"
Another Quiner’s Diner reader is offended after reading “I’m offended.”
Lee Burleson took the time to write to the President of Iowa State University after they announced the removal of Bibles from the university hotel:
A Quiner's Diner reader fights back
A Quiner’s Diner reader wrote the following letter to the President of Iowa State University after reading my post earlier today, “I’m Offended”:
Read MoreI'm offended
I’m offended.
These two words carry mammoth clout in this politically-correct age. I’m offended that Iowa State University, whom I support with my tax dollars, will be removing the Bible from Iowa State University’s Hotel Memorial Union because a single guest complained.
Just one.
What is evangelization?
I ran across a very good quote on Facebook this morning I’d like to share with you:
Read MoreWhen will we be able to see like Simeon?
The temple is sacred.
Today’s Sunday readings point out the ongoing significance of the Temple of the Lord in our lives. What is the temple? It is our houses of worship. And it is our bodies.
These temples should be sacred and kept pure …
Governor Cuomo: Catholics not wanted in New York
Mr. Cuomo’s slam against pro lifers is rich coming in a state that aborts over half of its black babies. On this Martin Luther King Day, Mr. Cuomo exposes the lie that liberal politicians like him care about the poor and minorities.
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