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A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog
random thought of the moment:
I have said that the Declaration of Independence is the ring-bolt to the chain of your nation’s destiny; so, indeed, I regard it. The principles contained in that instrument are saving principles. Stand by those principles, be true to them on all occasions, in all places, against all foes, and at whatever cost.
— , Speech given at Rochester, New York [July 5, 1852]
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The Church in the Modern World
There's been much talk lately of what the Church should do and/or change - according to American Catholics. It's driving me nuts. First off, I wish Americans would get over their own self-importance. There are lots on non-American Catholics throughout the world. Secondly, the Church is not run by […]
In Defense of Million Dollar Baby
[I haven't seen Million Dollar Baby. The venom it generated from Christian critics has thus far been enough to keep me from forking over $8. A good friend of mine and occasional guest blogger, Jerry Nora, recently saw it and came away with a much different impression […]
Second Degree Murder
My wife, whose forensic science education included some law, pointed out major flaws in the first version of this post. It has been rewritten. - Funky]
187. (a) Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought.
(b) This section shall not apply to any person who commits an […]
Civic Duty
[In response to Bishop Wuerl's weak stance against pro-choice "Catholic" politicians, Shaun Pierce wrote the following letter. He has yet to receive a reply. - Funky]
Misconceptions
Pro-life, I thought, meant being pro all life. Not just the unborn. No matter what. Neither of the candidates are that. However, a democrat is more likely to fund a system to help out teenagers and college students to make other options besides abortion attractive. Honestly, […]
