De-Baptism?

Sent to my by my friend Theresa (who is certainly not looking to de-baptize). No surprise though – there's an almost visceral hostility to religion among many in Great Britain.  Following atheist trend, Britons seek 'de-baptism' More than 100,000 Britons have recently downloaded "certificates of de-baptism" from the Internet to renounce their Christian faith. The initiative launched … Read more

Notre Dame alumnus on ND decision to honor Obama: “moral incoherence”

Great column. Along with this one, Great statement by the South Bend Bishop on Notre Dame's awarding President Obama it really sums up the shameful decision. William McGurn Says Notre Dame's Choice of Barack Obama as Commencement Speaker Is Morally Incoherent – WSJ.com "We hope for this to be the basis of an engagement with him." … Read more

One million attend Papal Mass in Angola

The Holy Father returns to Rome on Monday. Pope decries 'clouds of evil' over Africa at Mass Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Mass Sunday with an estimated one million Angolans and decried the "clouds of evil" over Africa that have spawned war, tribalism and ethnic rivalry that reduce poor people to slavery. The biggest crowd of … Read more

Recent doings at Farandaville

I haven’t really posted much lately about the mundane, every-day, fun, fun, fun, we have around here. Mainly, becuase it’s more work than simply posting an article which I’ve read online, or a joke or youtube video I’ve been sent. So here’s a little catching up. Joe’s indoor track season ended almost six weeks ago. … Read more

Almost funny – the SEIU, “the most influential union in the nation” – is involved in an unfair practices labor dispute with it’s employees

Truth, stranger then fiction? Union in Dispute Over Layoffs – washingtonpost.com The Service Employees International Union, considered the most influential union in the nation, has notified the union that represents about 220 of the SEIU's national field staff members and organizers that it is laying off 75 of the employees. In return, the workers union, … Read more