Yeah, seems like a pretty pointless article to me, too....

I think it's insane that a supposed Christian writer is coming out against extending health care to our less fortunate neighbors and against regulation to protect our planet from the excesses of industry that have already ruined our water, air and land. He's also angry that corporate monopolies won't have the right to steer the activities of their competitors and smaller players in the broadband ...more

I think it's insane that a supposed Christian writer is coming out against extending health care to our less fortunate neighbors and against regulation to protect our planet from the excesses of industry that have already ruined our water, air and land. He's also angry that corporate monopolies won't have the right to steer the activities of their competitors and smaller players in the broadband market.

Sounds like somebody has their Christian values confused with his political preferences. Save it for OP ED...less

This persecution and the need to combat it has been on the Church's agenda as far back as one can remember. John Paul II came from a country oppressed by the Nazis, then the Communists, so he understood the urgency. That extra attention is being brought to the issue by this high level meeting on a symbolic date doesn't diminish the work being done constantly and consistently by the Church to add...more

This persecution and the need to combat it has been on the Church's agenda as far back as one can remember. John Paul II came from a country oppressed by the Nazis, then the Communists, so he understood the urgency. That extra attention is being brought to the issue by this high level meeting on a symbolic date doesn't diminish the work being done constantly and consistently by the Church to address persecution of Christians worldwide. It's only one more effort in an ongoing battle for religious freedom that the Church has been waging for decades.less

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer because of conservative, "free market" ideas. Since Reagan we've seen the erosion of tax benefits for the middle class. We've seen the erosion of union membership, the drivers behind post war prosperity that made the middle class what it was. We've seen obscene greed rewarded at the corporate level while health benefits, pensions, profit sharing, etc...more

The rich get richer and the poor get poorer because of conservative, "free market" ideas. Since Reagan we've seen the erosion of tax benefits for the middle class. We've seen the erosion of union membership, the drivers behind post war prosperity that made the middle class what it was. We've seen obscene greed rewarded at the corporate level while health benefits, pensions, profit sharing, etc., for employees have vanished. Voters need to analyze just what they're voting for when they pull the lever for conservatives. They say they're preo-family, but only if that family is wealthy, it seems.less

I suggest you look up the definition of religion before you condemn it. You'll find the word applies to anyone with a set of beliefs concerning a diety. I don't know what you're getting at, but maybe if you understood the terms you're using, it would help make your post clearer.

I don't think something like Harry Potter is "going backwards." It has s tory line that is, basically, good versus evil, where good triumphs in the end. That's a good lesson and you shouldn't be a fraid of being "corrupted" by sorcery, unless your faith is that weak.

PS If Tony Perkins is involved, run for the hills....

Too many "religious" leaders are confusing their faith with an extreme right wing political agenda that has no real relation to faith. That's why the religious right loses more and more credibility every day. People can see through their religious rationalizations and see the ugly politics underneath.

The majority of America just wishes she'd go away. We don't need any more intellectually challenged, publicity seeking, celebrity types clogging up the airwaves.

NO problem. The Catholic Church is the largest Christian Church in the world, over 1.4 billion strong. They are an apt icon, if you will. There are simply too many - thousands - of disunited protestant denominations for any one to really represent Christianity the way the Church does with it's long history, worldwide acceptance and reach and it's place as the Mother Church to all that came af...more

NO problem. The Catholic Church is the largest Christian Church in the world, over 1.4 billion strong. They are an apt icon, if you will.

There are simply too many - thousands - of disunited protestant denominations for any one to really represent Christianity the way the Church does with it's long history, worldwide acceptance and reach and it's place as the Mother Church to all that came afterward.less

Midnight Mass from St Peter's Basilica was broadcast last night on NBC. It was a beautiful celebration of the birth of CHrist.

HUH???!!!

How true. Many have returned to the Church after a midnight Christmas Mass that they attended with friends or relatives. Christmas inspires an atmosphere that can lead to a return to Christ.

Christmas is a celebration of the message of peace and love, good will toward your fellow man. Everyone can embrace those ideals, regardless of their religious affiliation or lack thereof. It's good for all to celebrate Christmas and the idea that we should treat each other with love, compassion, charity and respect.

Prophet, Christ said "this IS" not this is like or this is symbolic or this is allegorical. Christ said it that way for a reason. They are HIS words, not the Catholic Church's.

Nice comeback by the Cathoic League!

Thanks, Rev and the best to you and yours. It's just that as a Christian, I can't abide by the "my church is better than yours" crowd. Nobody has all the answers and as long as you find Christ, what's the difference? Religious bigotry has no place and if you are trying to follow Christian teaching on how to live your life in a loving, giving way, you're on the right path. If you want to th...more

Thanks, Rev and the best to you and yours.

It's just that as a Christian, I can't abide by the "my church is better than yours" crowd. Nobody has all the answers and as long as you find Christ, what's the difference? Religious bigotry has no place and if you are trying to follow Christian teaching on how to live your life in a loving, giving way, you're on the right path. If you want to throw in a few statues or hymns or rituals, it's all for the greater glory of God isn't it? Who are we to judge, especially using only one, highly interpretable source, the Bible, for the rules. Some need to lighten up, look at the big picture and not get hung up on what they see as the letter of the law in the Word. Usually, they're wrong because there are as many interpretations as there are readers. The fundamentalist bandwagon is no place to be for thinking, compassionate Christians. Peace.less

Just avoid being annoying to other Christians you think need to hear the Word from you or hear about YOUR brand of Christianity. I've been hassled for lack of a better word because I'm not their brand of born again fundamentalist and it's insulting, regardless of their intentions. They should really know better and show some respect for their fellow Christians, especially this time of year. Bes...more

Just avoid being annoying to other Christians you think need to hear the Word from you or hear about YOUR brand of Christianity. I've been hassled for lack of a better word because I'm not their brand of born again fundamentalist and it's insulting, regardless of their intentions. They should really know better and show some respect for their fellow Christians, especially this time of year. Besides, they should also realize they're wasting their breath.less

CMI's Erin Brown commented, "The lack of focus upon the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, is a sad commentary on pop culture." Duh. The survey was about NEWS, not pop culture. The news covers events and stories surrounding Christmas, not the celebration day itself. If oyu want a true picture of how Christmas is represented, check popular programming, not news.

No more than I want the government meddling in my health care do I want moral meddlers in my hair. The right decries welfare recipients having large families, but wince at Planned Parenthood helping them prevent them. Hypocritical, I think. Planned Parenthood is about more than abortion, Think about it.