Gaspard II de Coligny (1519 – 1572)
Gaspard, a nobleman who could claim descent from the likes of Alfred the Great and William the Conqueror, became another victim of the fierce confl… Read More
A 51 year old Chaldean catholic priest was arrested in Canada. Amer Saka of the St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church was raising funds for refugees who escaped from the war zone. Saka had bee… Read More
The Blaine Amendment was proposed by Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives James G. Blaine in 1875. Blaine was a Politician from Maine who ran for President in 1876, 1880, and 1884. H… Read More
President Trump on Thursday will ease Restrictions on Political Activity by Churches and Charities, White House officials said, but has backed away from a Broader Religious Liberty Order tha… Read More
This entry is part 16 of 16 in the series The problem of ...
Many people take one side of an issue. It’s an either – or thing. But what if there’s anot… Read More
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series What God versus religion is about
Is a toxic combination of religion and politics taking us closer and closer to the End-Times – both intenti… Read More
Like the title says, I like to keep my posts up to date as well, so here’s an update to keep something from May 30, 2011, well – up to date.
If you’re a regular readers of… Read More
In Cumberland the ability to roll a marble an exact distance is highly prized. The climax of the marble rolling season is the Carlisle Round on the last weekend of August.
The roads around t… Read More
This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series God versus religion - why?
This one is for Darrell, who asked a question a couple days ago, based on something I wrote on The Lord’s Prayer… Read More
Carnival is the final festivity before the commencement of the 40 days of Lent, during which Roman Catholics abstained from eating meat. Carnival either has its roots in a primitive festival… Read More
Foix was the hometown of the woman who probably epitomises how far ahead of their time the Cathars were. Esclarmonde de Foix was born around 1160 and had six children with her husband before… Read More
The story of creation in the Bible and the Qur’an are the same, right?
They ought to be. We’re told so often that Christians and Muslims believe in the same God… Read More
Do you want to read the Bible more than you have in the past? If so, you’re not alone. Have you been successful in reading the Bible more often? Then you are nearly a… Read More
A Democratic Congressman is quietly working with GOP Colleagues to try to find a way to keep the Chaplain of the House in his Job, despite Speaker Paul Ryan (R, WI-1st District) abruptly for… Read More
So the first half of the year is almost over! Where has the time gone? I really don't know - I'm sure it was only January last week! But with the second half of the year comes more book… Read More
This entry is part 9 of 9 in the series God, government and religion China appoints seven Catholic Bishops. Huh? Yes – The Vatican and China signed a provisional deal reco… Read More
Every place you visit in the world has an interesting story to tell you and Belfast, Northern Ireland doesn’t let you down. The History of Belfast is an incredibly fascinating one that… Read More
Fight in the Goodwill
– Fierce Fiction by Lane Mullin –
The window display in the Goodwill relied on an imaginative employee. Sometimes washed, occasionally smokey, and al… Read More
Let’s continue out look at countries where Christians are persecuted by checking out what’s going on in Mexico. Believe it or not, there’s no single answer to how man… Read More
Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam. Really. The Pope and a Grand Imam. Agreeing on the “Human” Fraternity&rd… Read More
Ireland has always done things differently, we have our own Irish traditions and customs that make us unique to anywhere else in the world. From our language, music, arts, literature, folklo… Read More
What is the forgotten holiday? Actually, maybe not so much forgotten. More like never really celebrated that much. Ever. I call it the “forgotten” holiday… Read More
Hidden in the rocky hills of County Antrim’s east coast lies Islandmagee, a grassy peninsula town epicentre to the nearby ports of Larne and Whitehead. Sparsely populated and distant f… Read More
Bachelor Party
– Fierce Fiction by Derek Dubois –
Sometimes
it comes in fits and starts and sometimes all at once in a deluge, but when
you’re edging thirty years old… Read More
William Butler Yeats (June 13, 1865 – January 28, 1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, mystic, and public figure from Sandymount, County Dublin. He is widely considered as one of the mo… Read More
Did the Pope really change the Lord’s Prayer? He did. Sort of. Pope Francis did change the translation of the Lord’s Prayer. But the original Greek remain… Read More
Do Americans believe the Bible is true? Since this country is still overwhelmingly Christian, the answer has to be yes. Doesn’t it? That depends. Approximately… Read More
What is freedom of religion? It depends. Who gets to define freedom? And who defines religion? Maybe even who defines “of”. We’re looking at C… Read More
Ireland is known for being one of the most beautiful and fascinating islands in the world. The island has a reputation rich in history, tradition, literature and music, not to mention its ch… Read More
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst … Sounds like someone who wants to dig into the brunch picture below. Especially when we realize that the sentence ends with &ldquo… Read More
How much do you do when you travel to a place? I assure you the less you do, the less satisfied you will feel. How much you do also depends on how well conversant you are to a place. Someti… Read More
Italy is home to many of the most significant pieces of art and architecture in the world. Italy is the fifth most popular country in the world for tourists, with over 55 million tourists v… Read More
Deduct Tithes From Salaries, Archibishop Begs GovernmentDeduct Tithes From Salaries, Archibishop Begs Government
The Archbishop of Kampala, Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, has advised the Ugandan g… Read More
While planning a trip to Cuba, you will have four different options for accommodations. Firstly, you can go for a three to five star international resort with lots of amenities and often inc… Read More
Brazilian Court Orders Netflix To Take Down ‘Gay Jesus’ Film
TV and Movie Streaming Service, NetflixPopular Movie-streaming tech giant, Netflix has been ordered by a Brazilian j… Read More
This then is how you should not pray. Actually, it’s this then is how you should pray. You may or may not recognize those words. But you’re much more like… Read More
Is abortion the only pro-life issue? This isn’t the first time I’ve written about abortion. Or about other issues that should be of concern to Christians. But i… Read More
Is the work really done? That question came to mind when I was listening to a Christian song. One of the lines is “The work is done”. But is it? Or should… Read More
Christians – are you afraid of politicians? Donald Trump seems to think you are. Or at least hope you are. But really, the question is deeper than that.
But first, le… Read More
Will the beast in Revelation be able to deceive Christians? The answer, unfortunately, is absolutely yes! If you’ve read the book of Revelation in the Bible, surely you rem… Read More
Pope endorses same-sex civil unions, says homosexuals are children of God
Catholic leader, Pope Francis has endorsed same-sex civil unions despite the Catholic church’s teaching on h… Read More
Casablanca is a huge city: it is the largest in Morocco, the largest in Northwest Africa (otherwise known as the Maghreb region), and the eighth largest in the Arab world. It has a populatio… Read More
In Part 2 of The letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna, we’ll look at the Divine Knowledge. The things Jesus knows about the church. Usually, this is good news for the receiving c… Read More
Here in the U.S. the push is for Christians to say Merry Christmas. Actually, it’s more of a push by Christians to make everyone say Merry Christmas? But is that even appropriate, f… Read More
Religion. The word generates lots of different emotional reactions. They run the whole spectrum from extreme love to extreme hate. But given all those emotions, what is rel… Read More
The headline in Christianity Today is shocking: Gallup: Fewer Than Half of Americans Belong to a Church. How can that be when somewhere between 70-80% of the population claims to have some… Read More
Curious what the Irish President’s house looks like? Visit Aras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President, or just take a stroll through one of Europe’s large… Read More
Are you travelling from Kochi to Thekkady? Any trip to Kerala will help you know how beautiful and magnificent nature can be. In Kerala, nature is unspoiled and so relaxing with tea and spic… Read More
The headline: Christian Pastor Claims Biden Surrounded By Demonic Hedge of Protection. Is it really true? Can it be true? Is it even possible? All these questions come to mind in a few s… Read More
December is a month of celebration around the world! With so many different holidays and traditions, it can be hard to know where to start. This festive guide will help you learn about some… Read More
Galway is located in the West of Ireland and over looks the Atlantic Ocean. Today it is a city of culture and a popular tourist destination, with great music and entertainment. The entire co… Read More
The Great Commission and The End Times – Is the completion of one the beginning of the other? When the Great Commission has been fulfilled, will The End Times begin? Are we… Read More
The nights are getting darker and colder, Halloween is over and you’ve eaten way too many sweets so what now? There’s another fun festive treat instore on the first weekend of No… Read More
The Elizabethan Era marks a significant phase in the history of Great Britain. It existed between 1558 and 1603, and historians classify it as the golden age in the country’s history… Read More
There is no symbol greater than the cross when it comes to Christianity. Simple, powerful, and strangely beautiful, the cross stands for the crucifixion of Jesus and, by extension, the s… Read More
Ireland has been a religious island since the dawn of time, and its religiousness shows in the varied holy places in almost every county. The island venerated Gaelic and ancient Irish gods a… Read More
Pope Francis on Sunday announced he has chosen 21 new cardinals, including prelates from Jerusalem and Hong Kong — places where Catholics are a small minority — as he continues t… Read More
Pope Francis, the leader of the Vatican, has made a plea for peace while the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) under the guidance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejected… Read More
Pope Francis criticized the "backwardness" of some conservatives in the U.S. Catholic Church, accusing them of replacing faith with ideology. He acknowledged the divisions in the Church betw… Read More
Pope Francis has opened a three-week meeting at the Vatican to discuss the future of the Catholic Church, addressing contentious topics such as allowing priests to marry, divorced and remarr… Read More