My recent assertion that the Fox TV show Glee is not about tolerance brought some reader response, some in basic agreement, some in respectful disagreement, some in somewhat less-respectful disagreement. Here a sampling, along with my responses: Jeff wrote: I totally dis-agree with your comments. Glee doesn’t pull any punches and neither did Nip Tuck!…

Debbie Reynolds’ example of forgiveness. The 78-year-old actress says she long-ago forgave Elizabeth Taylor for her 1950’s affair (leading to marriage and eventual divorce) with her then-husband Eddie Fisher. Speaking of Taylor, she says “She went through her younger years of just obtaining what she wanted,” adding “Later in life, she became a little more…

Fostering faith through film. The Goodness Reigns website, dedicated to promoting Catholic values through film,  has launched what it’s calling a People’s Choice Award webpage. The page features inspirational videos on the Catholic faith that are created by and for youth and young adults. Visitors to  www.goodnessreigns.com/vote/ have until May 1 to watch featured short…

As The Christophers say “It’s better light one candle than curse the darkness.” Here are some lit candles. WinCatherine seeks to go the distance. The documentary tells the inspirational story of  Wincatherine Nyambura Ndereba. Growing up inKenya, she put her faith in God to overcome extreme poverty and become the only woman  to ever win…

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