Turns out you really can’t serve God and Mammon! Who knew? Tout le monde Conservative Alberta was reeling over the weekend at Friday’s news from Rome that Pope Francis, leader of 1.3 billion Catholics, has declared global warming to be a real thing and putting a price on carbon to
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Montreal Simon: Steve Bannon and the Undermining of Pope Francis
Much has been written recently about Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's closest adviser, and the man many believe is the real president of the United States.The alt-right fanatic who believes that an apocalyptic "cleansing war" is coming, and is obsessed with global destruction.But did you know that Bannon's fascist tentacles also reach
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Pope Francis and the Wolves in the Vatican
As you may know Pope Francis' encyclical on climate change has been leaked to the media before its scheduled release on Thursday. Pope Francis will this week call for changes in lifestyles and energy consumption to avert the “unprecedented destruction of the ecosystem” before the end of this century, according to a
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Vatican and the Unholy Conclave
Well I see they have been filing into the Vatican getting ready to choose a new Pope.Dozens of old men in red beanies. And one in a fedora.But before they start voting they want to know what is the Vatican HIDING? Who's REALLY pulling the strings?And of course, knowing them eh? Who
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Debased
It is the only word that seems remotely appropriate to describe the view of human nature implicit in this article, published in the National Post, dealing with the Pope’s butler, Paolo Gabriele, the man who leaked embarrassing documents to the media with the intent of exposing Vatican corruption he hopes
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Vatican Needs A (Re)boot
Although I am a man with spiritual beliefs, I have little but contempt for religious institutions, given as they are to making rules and interpretations that serve only to inhibit inquiry and honest discussion about the true nature of reality as they desperately try to maintain their waning political power.
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Vatican Makes Deal With The Devil
I can’t think that this arrangement passes the sulfur smell test. Recommend this Post
Continue readingTrashy's World: Friday miscellany…
… absenteeism, heat and, of course, the Del Mastro edition.. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ There is a lot of talk around this “leaked” document purportedly (I say purportedly, because very few have actually seen it) showing that public servant absenteeism is a BIG problem costing Canadians GAZILLIONS of $$$’s a year!!! The Sixth
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Vatican Has The Answer We’ve All Been Looking For
Those of us who thought that the Vatican was rampant with corruption and political power struggles now know better, thanks to this communique from the Pope’s second-in-command. Beshrew my cynical mind! Recommend this Post
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