Tag Archives: America

Rules, Principles, and a Defrocked Cardinal

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

I’m not sure how the ‘defrocked Cardinal’ story will play out in America’s news. Assorted presidential campaigns will be building up steam, and there’s no shortage of other newsworthy angst. Maybe the McCarrick case will be a nine day wonder, … Continue reading →

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Faith, Feelings and a Viral Video

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Brian H. Gill

I’m quite sure something happened in Washington DC last Friday. What happened isn’t so certain. Someone posted an edited video that went viral. There’s been outrage, apologies, and additional footage found that may not support the outrage. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Where Have All the People Gone?

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

The average woman is having fewer kids today than her counterpart 50 years ago. Birth rates in about half the world’s nations are below replacement levels. I don’t think humanity is doomed, partly because folks in the other half are … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Scandals

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Brian H. Gill

Friday’s news included claims that a UN environmental protection boss and an Indian bishop have been acting badly. Maybe someone has decided that environmental protection is a fraud after they read those articles. Or at least stopped supporting outfits that … Continue reading →

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