Words are important. It was not random choice or whimsy that led St. John to begin his Gospel with an extended meditation of Jesus Christ as the Eternal Word. Sadly, in a World that has forgotten God words become a weapon that is used against Man.
Steyn, Spong, Kempton, and The Passion Of The Christ 2021
Where were you on February 25th, 2004? Well, we might not remember the exact date, but most of us (except the youngsters) will remember the event. On this date seventeen years ago Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ was released. That year Ash Wednesday fell on the 25th of February, and Gibson intentionally timed the release … Continue reading Steyn, Spong, Kempton, and The Passion Of The Christ 2021
A Smaller, Purer Church?
In reality, all Fr. Ratzinger was doing was looking at social trends, the "signs of the times" (see Matthew 16:3). He saw a society in which Christian belief was becoming less important with, as a consequence, progressively less social advantage to membership. As the advantage diminished and eventually disappeared, the less committed members would move out, and on to something else . . .
In The World, But Not Of It
In the World: Politics is a Means, Not an End The problem is, we're in the world for now. But where was I? Oh,Yes. Last week I promised (or threatened) to discuss the issue of the relationship between faith and politics more fully (see last week's post "Religion, Culture, & Politics"). Something really helped lead me to … Continue reading In The World, But Not Of It
Religion, Culture, & Politics: Which is the Foundation?
Religion, Culture, & Politics Religion, culture, and politics are all interrelated, but how? How important should politics be to a serious Christian? What is the importance of culture? I hit a bit of a hot button last week in my introductory post on this blog when I wrote: I promise to try not to get too … Continue reading Religion, Culture, & Politics: Which is the Foundation?