Liberals Can’t Be Catholic: Evidence from the Catechism and Canon Law

“Liberals can’t be Catholic? But I’m both!” If that was your reaction to this post’s title, please keep reading. I want to show you why I make that claim, and I think by the end, you’ll agree. It is my observation that those who identify as liberal disagree with at least one of the Catholic … More Liberals Can’t Be Catholic: Evidence from the Catechism and Canon Law

The Grizzly Wizard

He was born an ordinary cub, and grew under the loving care of his mother and the forest guardian, an old nymph. The nymph knew she was aging, and for several years had been searching all who were born in her forest for a new guardian, some youth worthy and capable of replacing her. She … More The Grizzly Wizard

My Basis for Morality

For a long time, I wrestled with the question of why, other than divine fiat, to avoid acts like murder. I could argue fear of law, but I really don’t care about the law, even though I normally follow it. Eventually, while driving home from work one day, it hit me: causing suffering is bad because suffering … More My Basis for Morality

November 14, 2010

I remember it being a rainy day, and I remember being in need of a shower. The rain might be a figment of my imagination. It was Sunday again. Once, I had looked forward to this day, for it meant sharing in the ritual of church. Indeed, I used to like that ritual enough that … More November 14, 2010