The decision by the Hell Pizza chain to replace the cross with a pentagram on their hot cross buns, and then to market them with the slogan ” For a limited time. A bit like Jesus” has been described as pretty objectionable”… “on the grounds of its dismal witlessness alone”. The Almighty’s divine feathers are Read more
Predicting the demise of religion is hardly a new phenomenon. Nero was the first one to have a go at stamping out Christianity in 64 A.D. He is dead. Christianity is still alive. The predictions often have more to do with the beliefs of those making them than with the facts “It is reported that the study, by academics Read more
Archbishop of New York, Timothy Dolan, said he believed the church’s reaction to the sex scandal was rigorous and strong and he wants to see “zero tolerance for wayward priests”. In a interview on CBS, Dolan said the acts themselves and the decades-long cover-up are hard for him to bear or understand. “In some ways, Read more
Many churches are asset rich and cash poor. They are finding that the level of need in the community is stretching their resources. Hamilton diocese general manager Greg Schmidt says the Catholic Church is now run largely as a business despite its charitable purpose. He is a chartered accountant with a master’s degree in business administration. “We’re Read more
Japan and South Korea churches are working together in an effort to alleviate suffering in the light of the Japanese earthquake. Japan’s closest neighbours have begun to set aside long-term animosities in an effort to help the region most affected by last week’s devastating earthquake. With a drive to help Japan spreading across South Korea, Read more
A secret ingredient to good communication is listening, and new media is making it much easier, so says Vatican official Msgr. Paul Tighe. Tighe, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, said the key to using new media successfully is in “building relationships; it’s not just about transferring information.” “Good communication begins with listening, Read more