Tag Archives: citizenship

A Prayer For America: Seems Reasonable 0 (0)

Monday’s presidential inauguration may edge the Los Angeles wildfires off the top of my news feed. Momentarily, at least. About that, and results of the election: I’m not political. I haven’t and won’t frantically declare one candidate or party as … Continue reading

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UnitedHealthcare CEO, Another Killer, Doing Right or Wrong 0 (0)

I’ll start with something that should be flamingly obvious. Murder is a bad idea and I shouldn’t do it. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2268-2269) By murder, I mean deliberately killing an innocent person. Which is what someone who apparently … Continue reading

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Voting As If What I Believe Matters 0 (0)

A little over a week from now, November 5, I plan on going to Sauk Centre’s polling place. Then I’ll vote. I’m not looking forward to that. But I’ll vote anyway. That’s because I’m an American. Voting is part of … Continue reading

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Principles, Priorities, Politics: and Being Catholic 0 (0)

Another election is looming, so I’m reviewing how being a Catholic affects how I vote. I’ll mention what the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) calls the “Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching”, share some links, and talk about … Continue reading

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Independence Day, 2024: America and Context, a Short Ramble 0 (0)

“A False Alarm on the Fourth” Udo Keppler, Puck. (1902)“Uncle Sam — It’s all right! There’s no fighting!The noise you hear is just my family celebrating!” I like that double-page cartoon by Udo Keppler. And I like his image of … Continue reading

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