http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/humor-religion/ en-us Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:38:28 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2413405/posts VATICAN CITY -- To put it as the devout Ned Flanders would, the Vatican's newspaper thinks "The Simpsons" are an okely dokely bunch. L'Osservatore Romano on Tuesday congratulated the show on its 20th anniversary, praising its philosophical leanings as well as its stinging and often irreverent take on religion. Without Homer Simpson and the other yellow-skinned characters "many today wouldn't know how to laugh," said the article titled "Aristotle's Virtues and Homer's Doughnut." The paper credited "The Simpsons" -- the longest-running American animated program -- with opening up cartoons to an adult audience. The show is based on "realistic and... AP via theindychannel.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2413405/posts#comment Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:38:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2411211/posts I know this isn't a "religious" issue, but since most of us here celebrate Christmas, I thought you might find this clever video clip (http://patrickmadrid.blogspot.com/2009/12/jack-bauer-interrogates-santa.html) amusing. Merry Christmas! Patrick Madrid http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2411211/posts#comment Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:20:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2409803/posts Stroll by the Capitol building at Little Rock, Arkansas, and you'll come across an unlikely duo: A traditional nativity scene next to an eight-foot "freethinkers" display which features noted freethinkers including Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Mark Twain, and Thomas Jefferson, among others. The nativity scene has been on display during the holidays for more than 50 years; the freethinkers display was slated to be in place yesterday. For several years, the Arkansas Society of Freethinkers had requested that it be allowed to put up a display celebrating the Winter Solstice and freethinkers next to the nativity scene. Arkansas officials denied... ComputerWorld http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2409803/posts#comment Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:42:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2407093/posts (ENS, Rome) The Emperor of Rome, Gaius Caligula, announced yesterday that he had become a convert to Christianity, and that the Roman Empire would now become the "Episcopalian Empire." In celebration of this momentous event, he said that he would make his horse, Incitatus, a bishop in the Episcopal Church. "I have learned that the Episcopal Church is a very inclusive church," he said in an interview with Empirical News. "Their Presiding Bishop has said that she will take orders to consecrate any bishop elected in accordance with the rules. Incitatus has been baptized, and so now under the Church's... Anglican Curmudgeon http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2407093/posts#comment Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:30:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2404707/posts To the surprise of the majority of Americans and the entire world, on 10/9/09 U.S. President Barak H. Obama was chosen to receive this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Today Obama received his "prestigious" leftist award just nine days after ordering 30,000 more U.S. troops into battle in Afghanistan. It is no secret to any who follow politics or world events on the Right that the Nobel Peace Prize Foundation is an elitist, secular liberal body with a secular liberal utopian vision for the world and pushes a godless leftist agenda (Isaiah 30:1). The past recipients of this Award undoubtedy reveal... The Ignorant Fishermen Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2404707/posts#comment Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:58:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2403907/posts As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Fulton Sheen today, I thought it would be fun to look back at a memorable performance that still, all these years later, is a delight. The TV star appeared on the old quiz show "What's My Line?" and -- well, see for yourself. Deacon's Bench http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2403907/posts#comment Wed, 9 Dec 2009 19:12:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2400253/posts THE Christians have been waiting a while and it's finally happened. Rejoice, my earnest and well-meaning if misguided and deluded brothers! Jesus Christ has returned to earth ... as a stain on the bottom of an iron belonging to an American woman from Massachusetts in the US. Why the son of God chose the iron of Mary Jo Coady upon which to make his triumphant return hasn't really been established, but Mary Jo is rapt. She says the resemblance reassures her that 'life is going to be good' and that it proves 'he's listening'. I'm no theological expert, as you... Townsville Bulletin Opinion http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2400253/posts#comment Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:17:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2399467/posts Watch the video . . . Patrick Madrid http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2399467/posts#comment Thu, 3 Dec 2009 17:43:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395148/posts There is Protestant drinking and there is Catholic drinking, and the difference is more than mere quantity. I have no scientific data to back up my claims, nor have I completed any formal studies. But I have done a good bit of, shall we say, informal study, which for a hypothesis like this is probably the best kind. To begin with, what is Catholic drinking? It's hard to pin down, but here's a historical example. St. Arnold (580-640), also known as St. Arnulf of Metz, was a seventh-century bishop of Metz, in what later became France. Much beloved by... Inside Catholic http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395148/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:22:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2394584/posts In the light of what is, what is not, what is going to be, how then shall we proceed? At the very least in light of life’s realities, be thankful! God is good no matter what or why or who and God’s saving grace is sufficient for you. Thanksgiving Deserves the Right Attitude A right attitude towards God is needed, not a attitude of indifference and rejection as in Romans 1:21 – “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were [they] THANKFUL; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.”... The Ignorant Fishermen Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2394584/posts#comment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:38:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2393669/posts Silent Monks SIng Hallelujah Chorus gkupsidedown.blogspot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2393669/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:58:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2393051/posts via charlotteobserver.com Sarah Palin, the hottest name in the Republican Party, took a detour from her book-signing tour Sunday to dine with Billy Graham at his mountaintop home in Montreat. "He's followed her career and likes her strong stand on faith," said son Franklin Graham, who was present for the 2 1/2-hour get-together. "Daddy feels God was using her to wake America up." The former Alaska governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate told Billy Graham about how she came to faith in God as a girl in Bible camp. She quizzed him on the presidents he's known and wanted... HotAirPundit http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2393051/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:08:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2392851/posts From the deepest recesses of South American Jungles to the coldest corners of Siberia, native people groups everywhere are rejoicing over the latest announcement that the English-speaking world will be spending millions of dollars for yet another English translation of the Bible. The excitement erupted after Zondervan Publishers announced that it would be making a major revision and update to its New International Version, first released in 1978 "Our goal is to put the NIV into modern English so that people born after 1988 can understand the Scriptures," said Ronald Overbeck, head of research at Zondervan. "We're going to spare... Tominthebox News Network® http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2392851/posts#comment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:13:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2392744/posts Thanksgiving is coming! For most people, despite what the media try to tell us, the day is just that – a day to give thanks to God for all of the blessings we have enjoyed over the past year. Every year Thanksgiving is tough on some people who are facing tough times and this year that may be especially true with many Americans separated by war, some who grieve for the loss of loved ones because of that war, others without jobs and always for those who are alone. Most of us will at least offer a prayer for our... Tractorthoughts.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2392744/posts#comment Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:32:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2391403/posts H/T In Hoc Signo Vinces for news of the Bad vestments blog. Here is the Vision Statement:This site is dedicated to subjecting particularly awful Christian liturgical vestments to the ridicule they so richly deserve.Submissions are welcomed and can be e-mailed to websterglobe at juno dot com. The Hermeneutic of Continuity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2391403/posts#comment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:42:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2389893/posts Just in the nick of time we see some real leadership from the Archbishop of Canterbury. No no, he isn't doing anything crazy to save the Anglican communion like embracing orthodoxy or anything. Canterbury leads us in a different direction, off a cliff. Rowan Williams has come out strongly in favor of the doctrine of higher taxes. Further, he gives us the source of this divinely inspired revelation, Big Brother 11. [Telegraph]Dr Rowan Williams said that taxation should not be seen as a way of stifling business or redistributing wealth but helping to make the world a better place in... Creative Minority Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2389893/posts#comment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2382170/posts http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2382170/posts#comment Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:56:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2381280/posts A Saudi court has ruled in favor of the public display of a crucifix, despite a Kingdom-wide ban on Christian symbols. The only proviso is that a beheaded human body has to be attached to it: RIYADH (Reuters) – A Saudi court of cassation upheld a ruling to behead and crucify a 22-year-old man convicted of raping five children and leaving one of them to die in the desert, newspapers reported on Tuesday. The convict was arrested earlier this year after a seven-year old boy helped police in their investigation. The child left in the desert after the rape was... First Things http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2381280/posts#comment Sun, 8 Nov 2009 03:57:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2380427/posts A priest in the Diocese of Scranton has been removed as administrator of three Throop parishes after he inadvertently displayed four photos of what a diocese spokesman called "minimally attired adult males" before the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Bridget's Church on Oct. 25. The Rev. Edward P. Lyman was using his personal computer to project an informational DVD about the diocesan Annual Appeal fundraiser when he accidentally showed the "inappropriate personal photographs" that were stored on his computer, according to a diocesan statement read at the Throop Masses on Sunday. Diocese spokesman William Genello said the photos were not... Curt Jester http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2380427/posts#comment Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:27:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2376616/posts Without a doubt every picture ever painted was made with but three primary colors. Black is no color at all and they say all colors are found in white light. So many things can be made with a few basic building blocks. So understand that I realized all of this when I found myself on a roll this morning churning out strange sentences. If they had not formed such an unique strange pattern and story I wouldn't bother you people with them. The other day something inspired me to write a halloween message that would add up to 666 in... Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2376616/posts#comment Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:52:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2375176/posts English is the language of America. America brought the internet to the world. Thanks to Obama we will probably be the country that finances the start of the New World Order. I can't quote any statistics but my guess is that more Jews speak English than any other language in our present day. So using basic English I practiced a little gematria using A=1 and B=2 up to Z=26. I came up with this 666 Holloween message. The generation that sees an Israel reborn will see the coming of Christ. In numbers that's 33+108+49+48+15+64+72+56+29+33+61+21+77 = 666 That's thirteen words. 13... Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2375176/posts#comment Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:03:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2373263/posts Riding high in the saddle Francis Beckwith is in a tizzy. Sometimes you have to wonder when the poor guy isn’t in a tizzy. Apparently, “coming home” hasn’t brought him the peace of mind he was seeking. One of my pet peeves is the intentional overuse of "Rome," "Roman," "Romanist," etc. by Protestant critics of Catholic theology. Here's why: the Catholic Church is a collection of many churches in communion with the Bishop of Rome. It's catechism--The Catechism of the Catholic Church--is that of all these churches that are in communion with one another and with the Supreme Pontiff,... Triablogue http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2373263/posts#comment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:18:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2371429/posts David Gibson's head appears to be spinning over at The Washington Post: When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected pope in April 2005, all the world rejoiced -- or recoiled -- with the certain knowledge that the cardinals had settled on the one man who would be more conservative than John Paul II. <snip> Thus far, Benedict's papacy has been one of constant movement and change, the sort of dynamic that liberal Catholics -- or Protestants -- are usually criticized for pursuing. In Benedict's case, this liberalism serves a conservative agenda. But his activism should not be surprising: As a sharp... Insight Scoop http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2371429/posts#comment Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:43:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2371195/posts I have been involved with Internet discussions and apologetics for a very long time, at least in Internet terms. I remember debating a man from the Netherlands via email about Catholic theology in 1992, before I was even officially received into the Catholic Church. Considering “Internet years” are somewhat like dog years, I figure that’s 119 years of online debates and discussions (and it even feels like more sometimes). Over that time I have developed some rules of engagement for Internet apostolate that might be helpful for others. 1) Always remember the superiority of the real world over the virtual... The Divine Life http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2371195/posts#comment Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:59:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2369738/posts Guest blogger Mantilla Amontillado, Ecclesiastical fashionista comments on the Anglican Ordinariate.Let me tell you something hon, I went to England one summer for to study the English you know? I was maybe seventeen and I go to this English Language School in Kent. It was really nice, and on Sunday I go into town to go to Mass with my friend Anna. So we find this nice old church and go to Mass and it is beautiful. The priest is very nice. He's wearing an old lace alb and fiddleback chasuble, maniple, the works. The deacon has on this beautiful... Standing on My Head http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2369738/posts#comment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:19:43 GMT