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Crucifixes in Catholic classrooms: “offensive”? — UPDATED
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deacon greg kandra
That seems to be some of the reaction up in Beantown, at the venerable Boston College. Take a look: Some Boston College professors and students are raising a holy ruckus over the Catholic school’s return to its religious roots by hanging crucifixes in all its classrooms, calling the move “offensive” and a break from the…
Did God rig the Super Bowl?
By
deacon greg kandra
For those who may have missed it, MCPF’s insightful analysis of that question, and some others: The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Yahweh or No Way – The Super Bowl Colbert Report Full EpisodesFunny Political News Christian Bale ParodyJoke of the Day
Go ahead. Watch this and try not to cry. I dare you.
By
deacon greg kandra
Over at New Advent, Kevin Knight has linked to this neat story, about the origins of some of the most familiar and popular Muppet characters. But for me, the hidden gem is at the bottom, where the post offers a video from the memorial service for Jim Henson. It’s poignant and charming and sweet and…
Plucked
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deacon greg kandra
Ah, memories … A former colleague from my days at CBS has penned this little reminiscence of life at the Eye Web. A snip: What had been the finest broadcast news organization has devolved into what employess there describe as the most disorganized and least motivated place to work in any of the network news…
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