Headlines from various sites…
“Why would God Chastise China?”
This may be another reason non-believers like to hate Christians. Right in the middle of a great disaster and huge loss of life, that even secular media is calling apocalyptic, some religious person comes out with an article about God chastising China. If indeed God was busy chastising China - the world ought to recognize the chastisement is meant for us as well. What did our Lord say in the Gospel about the towers that fell? “You will all come to the same end unless you repent.”
“California Court Legalizes Same Sex Marriage.”
And people are surprised? The Court was divided- but the issue passed anyway - and if it goes to the US Supreme Court, I’m sure it will be thrown out. The SS marriage issue is nothing more than an economic issue. SSA couples simply want the legal rights heterosexual couples and their families enjoy - it’s not really about love. In the American pantheon of idols; tax, health and monetary benefits, along with entitlements, are two of the most important. (Even though Ellen was in love with Ann Heche, she will now wed Portia de Rossi, who is much prettier BTW.)
“What’s with all the gay stuff?”
A question frequently asked here. but just check out Lifesite News - there is always gay agenda stuff there.
That’s all.
May 16th, 2008 at 11:15 am
There was the same sort of “chastisement” nonsense after the San Francisco earthquake. Someone pointed out that a lot of the churches were destroyed, but the Hotaling Distillery was spared. That gave rise to the rhyme.
“If, as some say, God spanked the town,
for being over-frisky,
then why did He burn the churches down
and save Hotaling’s whisky?”
May 16th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
I don’t think God has been chastising China. He’s been trying to tell them “You know, folks, you really shouldn’t be living here.”
Earthquakes, Floods and Civil/Military Unrest in Recorded Chinese History
1290 Chihi China -100,000
1556 Shaanxi China -830,000
1642 China, Flood -300,000
1850-64 Tai Ping Rebellion -20-30,000,000
1887 Huang Hie River China -900,000
1911 Chang Jang River China -100,000
1920 Gansu China -180,000
1927 Nan Shan China -200,000
1931 Huang Hie River China -3,700,000
1932 Kansu China -70,000
1939-45 World War II -55,000,000
1949-52 Communist Victory -2,000,000
1959-61 Great Leap Forward -30,000,000
1966-69 Cultural Revolution -2,000,000
1976 Tangshan China -242,000
May 16th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
A headline from Cathy says it’s your birthday? Can this be confirmed?
http://therecoveringdissidentcatholic.blogspot.com/
May 16th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
SF - Poor Cath. She writes from a mental institution you know. She is one of their best patients. She is always all dressed up and sits in the lobby- many visitors mistake her for the hospital administrator. She makes things up.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Happy birthday! Beautiful day out there! May you have many more.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
You are so funny! That’s a confirmation—happy birthday!!! I said extra prayers to Our Lady for you!
May 16th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Happy Birthday Terry! I’m praying an extra rosary for you today!
May 16th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Happy Birthday!!