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Forced Suicide Bomber

A mother describes the choice offered to her by Muslim terrorists during the seizure of Middle School 1 in Russia last year. Link [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,13509-1742594,00.html]. Excerpt: > She cannot explain exactly why one of the hostage-takers, calling himself Abdullah, took

Suicide Bombers

The always-insightful Theodore Dalrymple talks about the makings of an Islamic suicide bomber: > Clearly, although the fundamental socio-psychological conditions I have described apply to millions - hundreds of millions - of people, only a vanishingly small proportion of them actually want to be suicide bombers, even if rather more

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 "

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