Archive for July 6th, 2005

Inadequate explanations

Wednesday, July 6th, 2005

Simply comparing the structures of various organisms of differing sophistication without explaining where the more primitive ones came from in the first place, what genetic mutations could practically have resulted in the existence of these more advanced ones, and how each successive organism’s neuro-muscular system knew what to do with this new information to allow [...]

Judges and litmus

Wednesday, July 6th, 2005

Just as I post the previous entry, I see a couple of FindLaw articles on President Bush’s ideas for judicial nominees.[1][2] The reports are undoubtedly twisted to reflect the hopes of the liberal media, but they are all I really have to go on here. They are not really good news at all.

While I admire [...]

The critical nature of good judges

Wednesday, July 6th, 2005

For once Mr. Pat Buchanan has posted an editorial I agree with. Though somewhat disingenuous, blaming the Warren court for every poor Supreme Court decision since, he accurately summarizes what these outrages have been.[1] Like him, I wonder if President Bush understands just how critical it is that he nominate good judges who will [...]

Persecution in Sudan

Wednesday, July 6th, 2005

Along the same lines, a priest in Sudan is quoted reporting the harsh reality that Sudanese Catholics face.[1] This is true not just of Sudan of course, but in many African countries where militant Muslims hold sway.

[1] Catholic News Agency. “In Sudan, ‘Martyrdom is real’, says priest” 2005-07-06 http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=4308

Persecution in China

Wednesday, July 6th, 2005

The Catholic News Agency is reporting that one of the Bishops in China loyal to the Pope has been arrested again.[1] Apparently this is the sixth time in eighteen months.

In better news, they claim there are twelve million Catholics (not fake “Patriotic Catholics”) in China!!

[1] Catholic News Agency. “Chinese Government arrests Vatican faithful [...]