Here’s something that will raise the hackles of the religious right: Pope Francis has declared that the theories of evolution and the Big Bang are consistent with the Catholic faith. “When we read about Creation in Genesis, we run the risk …
Tag: Pope Francis
Papal Infallibility
According to the Writer’s Almanac, it was on this day in 1870 that the First Vatican Council declared the doctrine of Papal Infallibility. This, of course, raises some eyebrows of people outside the church.
The Dalai Lama: A Powerful Force for Good
It’s the birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, who, IMO, is rivalled only by Pope Francis as the most effective person on this planet at influencing our civilization for the better.
Celebrating Mark Twain
On this, the 180th birthday of Mark Twain, it’s hard not to think of the great witticisms for which the great language virtuoso is best known. My favorite: Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company. Yet it’s …
Heartland Institute Is Always On the Attack
It’s been a while since I wrote something on the brazen evil represented by the Koch-funded Heartland Institute, so I thought it might be time to rectify that. Linked below is an article that will make your skin crawl.
Sustainability and the Human Diet
I want to take a moment and introduce readers to the thoughts of J. Morris Hicks. As you’ll see in his remarks linked here and pasted below, the fellow has undergone a wonderful evolution in his work with respect to …
Pope Francis: A Breath of Fresh Air
From the Writer’s Almanac: It was on this day in 1633 that Galileo Galilei was put on trial by the Inquisition, for supporting the theory that the Earth revolves around the sun. In late April 1633, Galileo agreed to plead …
