. . . a British schoolteacher who tells her 13-14-year old class that their world is about to end and scares them out of their wits in a brainless attempt to give them a warm fuzzy.
Author: Jimmy Akin
Jimmy was born in Texas, grew up nominally Protestant, but at age 20 experienced a profound conversion to Christ. Planning on becoming a Protestant seminary professor, he started an intensive study of the Bible. But the more he immersed himself in Scripture the more he found to support the Catholic faith, and in 1992 he entered the Catholic Church. His conversion story, "A Triumph and a Tragedy," is published in Surprised by Truth. Besides being an author, Jimmy is the Senior Apologist at Catholic Answers, a contributing editor to Catholic Answers Magazine, and a weekly guest on "Catholic Answers Live."
End Of The World Stuff
INTERESTING REFLECTIONS ON THE FILMING OF DR. STRANGELOVE FROM JAMES EARL JONES.
Among other things, he reveals that Stanley Kubrik was a control freak (no newsflash there) and in the process discloses why George C. Scott was so (wonderfully) over-the-top.
U.K. YAHOOS: St. Mary Magdalene School Should Take “Saint” Out Of Its Name
Might offend non-Christians, y’see.
There a bit in Star Trek VI where, after having just saved the world, the gang is told to bring the Enterprise in for decommissioning.
Spock replies:
If I were human, I believe my response would be . . . "Go To Hell." . . . If I were human.
Well St. Mary Magdalene was kind of close to someone who did saved the world and who made her a saint by his grace.
And I am human.
So, apparently, are a lot of the parents of St. Mary Magdalene School children.
Note, especially, the response of the local Jewish folks.
U.K. YAHOOS: St. Mary Magdalene School Should Take "Saint" Out Of Its Name
Might offend non-Christians, y’see.
There a bit in Star Trek VI where, after having just saved the world, the gang is told to bring the Enterprise in for decommissioning.
Spock replies:
If I were human, I believe my response would be . . . "Go To Hell." . . . If I were human.
Well St. Mary Magdalene was kind of close to someone who did saved the world and who made her a saint by his grace.
And I am human.
So, apparently, are a lot of the parents of St. Mary Magdalene School children.
Note, especially, the response of the local Jewish folks.
The U.N. Scandal
If you’re like me (i.e., not a total political news junkie) then you may have heard about the investigation and blossoming scandal involving the United Nations but you may not have a clear picture of what the issues are or what is being done (or not done) to address them.
Sounds as if some folks in the Senate otherwise favorably disposed to the U.N. are getting fed up.
Bishops’ Task Force on Catholic Politicians
The bishops are having one of their biannual meetings this week and, now that the election is over, Cardinal McCarrick gave a report in which he discussed the bishops’ role in the recent election cycle and in which he outlined plans for future actions in this area.
Bishops' Task Force on Catholic Politicians
The bishops are having one of their biannual meetings this week and, now that the election is over, Cardinal McCarrick gave a report in which he discussed the bishops’ role in the recent election cycle and in which he outlined plans for future actions in this area.
Studios Sue Pixar, Demand Bad Movie
SDG here with a too funny "story" from satire site DatelineHollywood.com.
Hollywood — The eight major Hollywood studios have filed suit against CGI animation company Pixar for its consistent record of quality movies. The complaint alleges that with its sixth consecutive profitable and critically acclaimed film in “The Incredibles,” Pixar is overturning a decades-long public relations campaign waged by Hollywood studios to convince the public that it’s impossible to consistently make high quality films. “If Pixar doesn’t get with the program, we’re going to have to fundamentally change the way we do business,” groused Paramount chairwoman Sherry Lansing, whose studio hasn’t produced a hit film in several years. “I repeat my recommendation to Steve Jobs that he pay John Travolta and Halle Berry $20 million each to provide voices for an effects-laden remake of ‘The Fox and the Hound.’”
Blue States’ Rights
Being out of power nationally can give one an appreciation for the value of states rights.
It is argued that this is something the blue states are starting to become aware of.
But could deciding to stay out of each others’ hair and let the states do what they want on a larger range of issues without interference from the federal government?
BUT A RECENT PIECE I LINKED FROM WALTER WILLIAMS MIGHT SEEM TO SUGGEST OTHERWISE.
Blue States' Rights
Being out of power nationally can give one an appreciation for the value of states rights.
It is argued that this is something the blue states are starting to become aware of.
But could deciding to stay out of each others’ hair and let the states do what they want on a larger range of issues without interference from the federal government?
BUT A RECENT PIECE I LINKED FROM WALTER WILLIAMS MIGHT SEEM TO SUGGEST OTHERWISE.