http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168 A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:16:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168/comment-page-1#comment-81 Sean Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168#comment-81 I've enjoyed Jerry's commentary since back when he was running the Allegheny Institute and was opposing the use of tax funds for the stadiums. I also give kudos to the WORD and the Salem Network. Years ago they would never have Catholic guests, hosts, shows, or anything friendly to say about Catholicism. <br /><br />My cynical side says they just realize that their listening audience in the Pittsburgh area is made up of a lot of Catholics. So they're just employing a little sugar to make the rest of their "medicine" go down.<br /><br />My hopeful side believe that faithful Evangelicals and faithful Catholics realize that they need to work together and do have some things in common.<br /><br />Which side will win?
My cynical side says they just realize that their listening audience in the Pittsburgh area is made up of a lot of Catholics. So they're just employing a little sugar to make the rest of their "medicine" go down.

My hopeful side believe that faithful Evangelicals and faithful Catholics realize that they need to work together and do have some things in common.

Which side will win?]]> http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168/comment-page-1#comment-82 Jerry Nora Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168#comment-82 While I never listen to WORD, the Catholic line-up that Funky shows here is pretty serious. You don't just up and have Fr. Neuhaus or George Weigel drop by to have a chat. I'd be fairly optimistic on that count; if they merely wanted some token Catholic presence, they'd be looking for more local speakers. http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168/comment-page-1#comment-83 Mark La Roi Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168#comment-83 Believe me, there's no sugaring going on. You get what the host brings, good or bad. http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168/comment-page-1#comment-84 Sean Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168#comment-84 Mark: Good! I always like it when my hopeful side wins and my cynical side is wrong. :) ]]> http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168/comment-page-1#comment-85 Sean Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://alesrarus.funkydung.com/archives/2168#comment-85 And my cynical side wasn't wondering about Jerry's motives... I know he's for real about it. I was just cynically wondering about Salem's motives. They've turned things around, IMHO regarding getting some Catholic time on their airwaves, and I appreciate that. I listen to a few of their other shows, too. <br /><br />I owe Salem a great debt, in fact. RC Sproul is responsible for dragging me back from nothingness to some kind of faith again. Of course, its probably not the kind of faith he'd prefer... He'll have to take what he can get.
I owe Salem a great debt, in fact. RC Sproul is responsible for dragging me back from nothingness to some kind of faith again. Of course, its probably not the kind of faith he'd prefer… He'll have to take what he can get.]]>