I’m posting here a conversation I had over Facebook with a woman about laws and policies that open up the use of public bathrooms, locker rooms, and… Read more “A Conversation On Opening Public Facilities According to Gender Self-Identity”
Author: thoughtsandprayersforthefaithful
Sanctity in America: Ven. Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli, O.P.
Carlo Gaetano Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli was born on November 4, 1806 to a prominent Milanese family, the 16th of their 17 children. His father hoped that he… Read more “Sanctity in America: Ven. Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli, O.P.”
The Covenants with Noah and Abraham
GOD’S COVENANT WITH NOAH Suggested Readings: Genesis 4:1-16; Genesis 6:5-7:23; Genesis 8:13-9:17; Genesis 11:1-9 After the Fall and introduction of sin into the world, people became increasingly… Read more “The Covenants with Noah and Abraham”
God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for God, Part 4
Last Wednesday, I posted a summary of St. Thomas Aquinas’ First Way of demonstrating the existence of God. This week, I post a response to some common… Read more “God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for God, Part 4”
Feast of the Chair of Peter, Apostle
Today, February 22, is the Feast of the Chair of Peter, Apostle. This Feast doesn’t celebrate a piece of furniture. Rather, it celebrates the Office of the… Read more “Feast of the Chair of Peter, Apostle”
Religious Liberty on Trial
In 2013, Barronelle Stutzman, a Washington state florist, refused to provide floral services for a same-sex wedding, citing her Christian belief that marriage is a covenant between… Read more “Religious Liberty on Trial”
Thoughts on President’s Day
A lot of thought and consternation has been invested in recent weeks on the Office of the President of the United States. We’ve made a difficult transition… Read more “Thoughts on President’s Day”
Racism is More About Sin than Skin
My latest for the Knoxville News Sentinel: http://www.knoxnews.com/story/life/2017/02/17/bob-hunt-racism-more-sin-than-skin/97757550/ Be Christ for all. Bring Christ to all. See Christ in all.
When Hollywood Gets History Right: Two Tales of Courage
I’m not a big fan of Hollywood doing history. Traditionally, they get it terribly wrong and people get confused about the details of history, relying more on… Read more “When Hollywood Gets History Right: Two Tales of Courage”
What About Evolution?
WHAT ABOUT EVOLUTION? Evolution is the scientific theory that all forms of life on Earth evolved from earlier forms of life and ultimately share a common… Read more “What About Evolution?”