New Oxford Notes: April 2005
What Passes as Conservative These Days
Talk radio's talking-mouths are taking extreme liberal positions and passing them off as conservative.
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Rehabilitating Paul Shanley
National Catholic Reporter tries to put a good face on a serial pederast.
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Bishop Vicky & Bishop Gumby
It's luv, luv, luv that makes the world go round, and who cares what comes after.
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Now They Tell You!
Will prolife voters once again be snookered by a Republican president (as they were by Reagan and Bush Sr.)?
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I go with Burke: "I like a clamor when there is an abuse. The fire-bell in the night may disturb our sleep, but it keeps us from being burnt in our beds."
Kristin Lavransdatter’s story shows that following our own desires brings pain but also that God remains with us and draws us into His love and service.