Eric Scheske

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I am the Way, the TRUTH, and the Life

Churches are turning to aggressive marketing. Is there something wrong with that? It's hard to say, but it's worth keeping in mind that the most common criticism of advertising these days (after criticism of its saturation of public space) is that it is more concerned with

The Pope and the (Other) Brothers

Pope Benedict will meet with Muslims in Cologne. This article has a good overview of the radical Muslims' activities and beliefs in Germany. Link [http://www.chiesa.espressonline.it/dettaglio.jsp?id=37837&eng=y]. Excerpt from introduction: > The penultimate event of Benedict XVI's visit

Revivalist Russian Orthodox Church?

Theophan the Recluse [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theophan_the_Recluse] wouldn't be happy: > Russian police called out after complaints of loud music and rowdy singing found the noise was coming from a local church. > Officers arrived at the building in Moscow's Textiltschiki district

Metal Priest? . . .

A priest playing heavy metal music in the vein of Marilyn Manson? Isn't that kinda like Jerry Falwell throwing a kegger? > Shock-rocker Marilyn Manson sparked furore when he announced his desire to perform in Croatia - but a Croatian Catholic priest has leaped to his defence. >

Like the Opening Scene from Gangs of New York!

From Ohio: > Fights broke out during the annual Feast of the Assumption pilgrimage in Carey Sunday afternoon at the Our Lady of Consolation Shrine. > The religious event is supposed to bring thousands of people together to honor the Virgin Mary, which falls on every Aug. 15. > The

Kneeling Scientists?

Quite a disconcerting shock to those who can't think themselves out of the empiricism/materialism box. Link [http://www.washtimes.com/national/20050814-115521-9143r.htm]. Excerpt: > America's scientists are a surprisingly spiritual group, according to a survey in which almost 70 percent agreed "there are

World Youth Day Coverage

Tim Drake is covering World Youth Day, if you care to follow. Link [http://www.youngandcatholic.com/].

Gospel Idol

The Gospel Music Channel is starting its own American Idol show. It's called Gospel Idol 2005. We're not making this up, and we're not making up this interview with the host: > How will the show compare with "American Idol"? > I

Yet Another Biblical Event Verified

Archeology hasn't proven a single Biblical incident to be fictional, and it has established many as facts. The most recent: > When the sewer line in the Old City of Jerusalem needed repairs in the fall of 2004, the workmen made a historic discovery: the biblical Pool of

St. Hef

Clever leftist theologian quoted at Mere Comments: > It is not often that I commend the writings of a liberation theologian. And I'm not about to do so now, at least not in totality. But Native American liberationist Vive Deloria's thirtieth anniversary edition of God Is