The Archive

Day: November 20, 2015

God is written out of “Downton Abbey.”

November 20, 2015 18 Comments

Presumably the Crawley family is Church of England, but the only time you’ll see anything religious on “Downton Abbey” is during a wedding.

Faith Reels: “Suffragette” power concedes nothing without demand

November 20, 2015 1 Comment

The most striking thing about this film is the stark reality of the early feminist movement. It was dangerous business to go against the will of the male dominated power structure and working women in particular who dared to do so paid high personal prices.

Bishops respond to the governors who’ve closed the door to refugees

November 20, 2015 18 Comments

UPDATED: Here is a sample of some of the Episcopal Bishops who have responded to the governors who have closed the doors of their states to Syrian refugees.

Letter to the Editor: On Fear

November 20, 2015 46 Comments

Remembering Aquinas’ words that “fear is such a powerful emotion for humans that when we allow it to take us over, it drives compassion right out of our hearts,” the author reacts to recent terrorist attacks and our response to them.

Popping Collars #27: Any Given Sunday

November 20, 2015 No Comments

Betsy, Greg, Liz, and Tom Ferguson (aka Crusty Old Dean) talk about the NFL and the ethical choice to leave it behind.

Speaking to the Soul: Kingdom of Mercy