And, er, yes, I realize that in the second sentence above I basically just completely described the Episcopal church in America. It's just...I love my little band of misfits, standing vigil at the gates of San Quentin when there's an execution, stubbornly using the gender-inclusive and neutral language that was recently forbidden, speaking up during the Prayers for the Faithful to ask for the ordination of women, getting arrested every Thanksgiving crossing the line at Fort Benning/SOA, marching on every union picket line in the East Bay, the priest who preached against Prop 8.
I posted the above before seeing this. I've almost gotten arrested outside Fort Benning! Good times. And there were a lot of good Catholics with me. So I guess I should add to what I said before - you remind me of some of the fucking remarkable people I've known, and you're the most present person in my life who shows me what Catholic faith can be at it's best.
So, um, from an unbeliver with massive religion issues. Thank you.
Aside from my family, I am definitely grateful for the presence of awesome religious people here and elsewhere on the internet. (Edit: For providing positive examples.) JZ, Liese, Anne, and others I'm sure I'm forgetting.
QI had a whole bit last season about a Pope who dug up another Pope and put his corpse on trial.
Speaking of religion, I got a menu in my mailbox from what is apparently a Mexican restaurant associated with a Christian ministry.
JZ, I also love hearing about your church. The problem with the Catholic Church seems to be with the hierarchy; so many of the individuals I know - including you - are such good people.
And, in case there was any doubt, Matilda seems to have inherited her mother's sense of style (and fondness for hats).
Also, I got a note in the mail from my parents' minister. Nice!
I got a menu in my mailbox from what is apparently a Mexican restaurant associated with a Christian ministry.
I have an Italian menu with bible quotes on it. I wonder if they like heathens ordering from them, but I figure in the end they're business.
You're reading the quotes, right? It's all good.
That's only true in some parts of Northern Virginia. In others, all roads lead to Braddock Road.
I'm pretty sure that in Arlington, all roads lead to Glebe Road.
I got two matches from speed dating!
You're reading the quotes, right? It's all good.
I don't remember them though. Something godly.
I got two matches from speed dating!
Stud!Scola!
