Category Archives: Religion

Religious Left makes another attempt to become relevant

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Captain Kroc

So now Religious Liberals are woke. Better late than never, I guess. Here’s the issue – they want to frame it as Trump’s policies, when it’s been conservative ideology for the past 40 years, and they have accomplished very little … Continue reading →

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Trials and Tribulations We Face Together

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Captain Kroc

Today, the debate of how this country will proceed becomes more focused to a greater number of citizens thanks to the catalyst of James Richard Perry. Much will be made of Perry’s dalliance with the Tea Party, but the group … Continue reading →

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Oh, shut up and let us vote on it

Posted on April 6, 2011 by mcblogger

The Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission has it’s collective panties in a bunch, which is something that happens any time Legislators even think of letting Texans make decisions for themselves instead of allowing the TBCLC to make decisions for them. … Continue reading →

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11 faith-based predictions for 2011

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Captain Kroc

This blogger’s comments are in bold; you’re welcome to contribute. While expecting the cultural wars to once again heat up and polarize, maybe class warfare would more clearly define competing Christian beliefs. By Dan Gilgoff, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor To … Continue reading →

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Go with God, Aaron Pena

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Captain Kroc

Rather than lead with Facebook unfriendings, and call out twitterups, the emphasis on your defection should be on your remark that the Democratic Party no longer reflects your values. Well, thank the Lord, you finally get it. The first step … Continue reading →

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Rambo Catholics

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Captain Kroc

These people are so itching for a fight. Schism they want, schism they’ll get. The full article Even though there has been a realignment of religious groups in fighting the cultural war on economic issues rather than social ones, the … Continue reading →

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Who is running the Austin Catholic Diocese?

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Captain Kroc

Texas Association of Business president Bill Hammond raises his ugly head. More on that later When the former bishop of the Austin Diocese, Greg Aymond, was installed as Archbishop of New Orleans, the now vacant Austin position that could take … Continue reading →

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Nothing like a little hyperbole…

Posted on June 9, 2009 by mcblogger

Now, this is some funny… Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee urged Christians to get involved in politics to preserve the presence of religion in American life. “I think this is one of … Continue reading →

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Gay Marriage… Vermont steps into the fray

Posted on April 7, 2009 by mcblogger

Earlier today the Vermont Legislature voted to override the veto of Gov. Douglas and become the first state in the nation to allow gay marriage based on legislative action. Everyone should celebrate by buying some maple syrup, a pint of … Continue reading →

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Abortion Anciens?

Posted on February 20, 2009 by mcblogger

Apparently, the Catholic Church’s absolute stand against abortion is a relatively (for the Catholic Church) new thing. Share on Facebook

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