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Tag Archives: humor

sex-act morality flow chart

sex act morality flow chart

This sex-act morality flow chart was recently shared with me. By a bishop. In these turbulent times it is helpful imperative that ethical teaching, especially in the area of sexual activity, be unambiguously presented.

Shit people say to ministers

Shit people say to ministers

Shit people say to ministers

Here’s a video sort-of following a current meme. If you can’t cope with swearing, go for a walk, have a coffee, chat with a friend instead: The actual meme, of course, would lead to a video “shit ministers say”. Now that would be an interesting video. And so easy to find examples for. Start here:

Christchurch cardboard cathedral

Christchurch cardboard cathedral

[UPDATED see below] Christchurch’s transitional cathedral group had hoped for a decision a fortnight ago about the location of the $4 million Christchurch cardboard cathedral. Maybe some more lateral thinking is happening… Speaking of lateral thinking: at the recent Whitcoulls bookshop sale, I purchased a cardboard cathedral for $7 (images). The costly Christchurch cardboard cathedral… Continue Reading

sola scriptura?

science and faith

Recently an e-friend of mine got a tattoo. And talked about it online. He is a Christian with a big following online. Well, the resulting very public hostility is enough to put anyone off Christianity. You can divide “Bible-believing Christians” into three: those who think the Bible forbids tattoos; those who think the Bible allows… Continue Reading

launching the US Ordinariate

launching the US Ordinariate

launching the US Ordinariate

The pope has announced Fr. Jeffrey Steenson as the ordinary of the new “Anglican” Ordinariate in North America (The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, under the protection of Our Lady of Walsingham). Although (being married) he is not allowed to become a bishop, he will be allowed to dress up as a… Continue Reading

Worst Nativity sets

Here’s some nativity sets that may make make you laugh, or throw up your hands in horror, or both. Along with other comments, if you want to share any others you know of, you can add a URL in the comments section. H/T and far more examples Mark Oestreicher and Catholic Supply where “The Kneeling… Continue Reading

my vote this election

The Neanderthal bickering that passes for “democracy” in New Zealand has become even more of a circus recently. Just a week out from the election, the teflon coating has worn off John Key who was the primary voting focus of the National TeaParty. This is the risk of following a “presidential-style” campaign – you need… Continue Reading