DC Archdiosis threatens to pull out of social services contracts unless the district rejects same-sex marriage/antidiscrimination law.

I've always found the Book of Matthew rather beautiful: "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me...."

It goes on to say, "Unless you live in a city where gays can get married, in which case, to hell with it."

OK, it doesn't really say that last part, but the D.C. Archdiocese may be confused on the point.

How very Christian of them.

Yeah. And relatedly, Catholic Charities Stuns State, Ends Adoptions.

Some days, I really hate humanity.

Some days, I really hate humanity.

That's because some days, THEY SUCK.

And while we're on the subject: U.S. Bishops To Vote On Mandatory Feeding Of Vegetative Patients In Catholic Hospitals.

And do Catholic hospital officials intend to override advance directives or medical powers of attorney? Remember, many people live in a community that has only a Catholic hospital.

Jesus fuck.

Actually, the one reason I really hope they're right about the whole Jesus son of God thing is to see the epic smackdown he lays on their asses in the afterlife. Except shit - he's all about that forgiveness crap. Damn. Surely he'd make an exception? I mean, right? It's not like they'll repent.

Timelies all!

Happy Birthday Jessica!

Rainy, cold and windy- it's the November weather trifecta. Bleah.

You know if the Archdiocese decides to pull out of providing social services, maybe someone else can be found to provide the same services for the same amount of public funds the Archdiocese accepted?

Well, the UPS helper job doesn't guarantee hours of a certain amount per week or anything... but I do have an orientation to go to, and they start actually using you after Thanksgiving, so I may have a busy month+ coming up.

Apropos of nothing, thieves stole a circus van which, unbeknownst to them, contained a lion.