Archive for the 'The Catholic Church' Category

An Indulgent Mother

Monday, September 26th, 2005

A few weeks ago, when visiting my parents, I was in their basement trying to find a book I used to have. As I was searching the bookshelves, I found something unexpected. In a simple, wooden frame was a plenary indulgence with my mother’s name on it. It took me a moment […]

Theocracy Hypocrisy

Friday, September 9th, 2005

Before I begin, I want to clarify some terminology. I have found numerous, very different definitions of the word “theocracy” while researching for this post. Dictionary.com gave the broadest definition: “1. A government ruled by or subject to religious authority. 2. A state so governed.” That’s the one I’m using.
More than […]

I’m Too Sexy for My God

Thursday, September 8th, 2005

I’m a teacher, you know what I mean
and I do my little turn on the catechism
Poor Caterina Bonci. The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church finds her too sexy to teach religion. Well, that’s her side of the story, anyway.
Bonci is a reasonably attractive, 38 year old “blonde” woman who has been teaching […]