Some Catholic Perspective on the COVID-19 Virus Situation

The National Catholic Reporter had some perspective on the COVID-19 situation that I thought worthy to push here at this blog. The articles deal with self distancing and when freedom of religion endangers people. Plus the Reporter has an interesting editorial on the COVID-19 situation and the fear and uncertainty that has been created. 

When Baptists Were Grateful that a Catholic was Killed in Dallas. Plus a Solid Read in Politico: John F Kennedy in the 1960 Election and Facing Anti-Catholicism Bigotry by Evangelicals

When I was growing up my Dad recalled what it was like being a Catholic in North Carolina in the 1960’s when word came in that President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Dad was dismayed that Baptists were grateful that a Catholic was no longer in the White House. That made a negative impression on Dad. Plus in Politico a solid story about John F Kennedy facing evangelical and Baptists bigotry when he ran for the White House in 1960. 

Patrick Reardon With Deep Respect I Request Please Don’t Bring Evangelical Thinking into Catholicism

In the National Catholic Reporter the other day Patrick Reardon wrote about finding God in the pain of his brother’s suicide. This blog expresses its deepest sympathy at his loss. However, this blog is also concerned about evangelical thinking bleeding into Catholicism. The last thing Catholicism needs is the evangelical modus operandi and thought process and approach to life. I say this in a sensitive manner in regards to your brother’s suicide.

Guest Post: Benjamin Ady’s Open Letter to Willow Creek Community Church and Global Leadership Network Board Leaders

This is an open letter to the leadership of Willow Creek Community Church and the Global Leadership Network Board. This is an open letter form Benjamin Ady on what Willow and the Global Leadership Network can learn from a report about sexual abuse inside L’Arche. 

David Platt Repents for Not Preaching Against Abortion Earlier in His Pastoral Career. Here Are the Problems With Platt’s Teaching

At the March for Life rally David Platt who teaches at McLean Bible repented for not preaching against abortion more in his pastoral career when he was younger. This article discuss the issue of evangelicals and abortion. Its hard to take evangelicals seriously on abortion given their dishonest with the origins of the culture wars.

Remembering the Catholic Faith of Kobe Bryant

Its hard to imagine the Lakers without Kobe Bryant. In the aftermath of this incredible tragedy there have been some interesting newspaper articles about Kobe Bryant’s Catholic faith. For those hurting by this tragedy this blog wants to extend sympathies to all affected by this overwhelming loss. You can’t replace a Kobe Bryant. 

Ross Douthat in the New York Times. How Long Will There Be Opposition to Pope Francis?

A recent column in the New York Times looked at the challenges conservative Catholics are facing. Plus it also looked at their ongoing opposition to Pope Francis and asked, how long will it last?