Showing posts with label Social commentary on economics politics the environment and other issues of importance to humanity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Social commentary on economics politics the environment and other issues of importance to humanity. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Social commentary on economics, politics, the environment, and other issues of importance to humanity

 Here are several blog posts, each as a hot link to my various blog pages, and arranged into 2 lists: Humanity, Society, Caring, CommunicationJesus / Church Crucified to Humanity. 

Please note that many of these links have probably changed and are changing all the time... you may have to do a fresh search on each of these linked topics.



Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - 
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
LINGO MASTERY - How has Amazon become flooded with language books concealing legitimate authorship and publication credentials?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Sunday, May 05, 2024
What is a woman to do when her man "treats her like dirt"? What does a man do when his woman "treats him like dirt"? When one "gets religion" and makes life hell for the other?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Saturday, July 1, 2023
Why are Western societies disintegrating? Western civilization? America may provide the template or key to the paradigm.

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Yes to palliative care available to all, but no to euthanasia under the name "medical aid in dying"

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Friday, January 08, 2021
Entertainment and the related industry vs art that is true and

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Monday, September 21, 2020
The Covid-19 Pandemic - an excuse to strangle the practice of religion?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Wednesday, September 09, 2020
How can high level bankers and financiers hold their heads high in public?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Tuesday, August 04, 2020
DAY 148 of the COVID-19 WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC in 2020

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Tuesday, July 21, 2020
It may be legal, but it remains offensive

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Compare Covid-19 to all other deaths worldwide

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Monday, January 13, 2020
Boeing 737 Max - What about the common good?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Saturday, October 19, 2019
Green for our environment but toxic for human life?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Sunday, September 22, 2019
Canadian Federal Election Guide for Roman Catholics and Other People of Good Will

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Capitalism - to suck us dry or to build us up - it's our choice

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Thursday, July 25, 2019
Hope through resistance in the midst of troubled times Cf. the Venezuela "meltdown"... Earth is dominated by a single version of capitalism... American, and anyone who disagrees is labelled "communist" or "socialist" or "subversive" and dismissed. Those are "goon tactics". Actually, other versions of capitalism exist where the workers are owners rather than a wealthy handful of people. It really works and enriches the entire society; whereas the American way impoverishes everyone else.

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Saturday, March 9, 2019
Emotions connect us - they are at times troublesome but they add colour to life

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Friday, June 1, 2018
Worldwide Sexual Revolution - originally sparked by criminal manipulation of facts - but still seeking to be free of morality, meaning, or purpose

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Saturday, April 08, 2017
The suicide of a loved one provokes an upheaval in the survivors. What happens when we die? What comes next? What can we do about death before it happens to us?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Friday, March 24, 2017
When a loved one dies, our loss plunges us into deep grief. We need God's help to continue caring for ourselves and for others.

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Anthony Bourdain suicide - What? But why?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Monday, November 05, 2018
Why does losing a loved one hurt so much?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Monday, February 06, 2017
There are more affluent people than ever in human history; yet why are they / we so miserable? The original sin as rebellious selfish will still pulls at us.

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Sunday, November 27, 2016
Why do people destroy plants, torture animals, or hurt other people?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015
Men and women are complementary – but what does that look like in practice? By Hillary Mast

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Monday, June 22, 2015
At a wedding a priest sings a secular song with adapted lyrics

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2015
At BioLogos, Stephen Meyer Clarifies the Disagreement Separating Intelligent Design from Theistic Evolution - David Klinghoffer - January 19, 2015

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2014
Opinion: Research shows that global warming isn’t natural - By Shaun Lovejoy, Special to The Gazette June 9, 2014

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Thursday, March 6, 2014
A Brief History of Modesty by Abigail Williams - 2014

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Violence in quiet Scarborough : We are all responsible

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Tuesday, August 02, 2011
America is out of control - its citizenry has been betrayed and given up to the "sharks" - money has substituted human life as the highest value

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Saturday, March 06, 2010
Elderly Adolescents – Senior Teenagers – a new phenomenon

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Is this Dutch politician correct in warning that the demands of Muslim immigrants are eroding Western democratic and social institutions?

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Monday, July 6, 2009
MOD - Modern or Modest? - by Flavia Fernandes - Mumbai, July 2009

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Modesty in the Culture of Shamelessness - by Michael O'Brien - October 8, 2008

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Great Moments Catch Us Unaware.... by Fr. Joe Lutz (RIP)....

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2007
ESCC - English Speaking Catholic Council - Ethical Guidelines Handbook for the Catholic Laity in Apostolic Service - Montreal QC CANADA

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Lament for New Orleans (or some other devastated place) - by David Knight

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Tuesday, October 7, 2003
SCREAMING FLESH - by Jayme-Dawn Kryskow - October 2003

Humanity, Society, Caring, Communication - Wednesday, September 11, 2002
September 11, 2001 – Reflections


Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity -
Friday, July 05, 2024
Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano - What is the meaning of his excommunication by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith in the Vatican? Friday, July 5th, 2024

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Thursday, May 16, 2024
Humanity at the beginning of the Third Millennium is in crisis. The R.C. Church is in crisis, but so are the other Christian churches and other religions. What are we to do about it in 2024?

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Saturday, December 23, 2023
Pope Francis, representing Jesus the Good Shepherd, is authorizing the giving of blessings even to those who are in "irregular situations" as individuals or as couples, but without it resembling a marriage ritual - Isn't this confusing? If confusing; to whom is it confusing?

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Wednesday, December 14, 2022
How can we understand how well or poorly our Church in Montreal is dealing with complaints?

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Friday, May 06, 2022
Whirlwind Tour in Spirituality and the Beauty and Meaning of Everyday Life for Us Christians

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Wednesday, April 20, 2022
How secular society "views" our efforts in the Roman Catholic Church of Montreal to implement "responsible pastoral ministry" and accountability in our Church's use of its "servant authority" - with attention to protecting, defending, and promoting the safety and rights of all members of the population - especially the most vulnerable.

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Everywhere we turn, we see the human condition in all of its poverty, struggle, anguish, and dissatisfaction; with life and love just out of reach....

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Sunday, May 23, 2021
Let us choose life and every Sunday worship God with gratitude for all He does for us - and avoid scandalizing little ones which is what we do when we stay home.

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Pope Francis - What on Earth is he doing?

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Thursday, October 22, 2020
The Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes, and Lawyers are at it again, only this time, instead of going after Jesus it's Pope Francis!

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Thursday, May 28, 2020
Is Sunday Just Another Day?

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Thursday, May 28, 2020
When Sunday is just another day

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Monday, November 25, 2019
Is the Pope a heretic, or are we Pharisees, Sadducees, Chief Priests, Scribes, or Lawyers?

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Sunday, September 29, 2019
Online helps to become free of sexual addiction and recover our original innocence which is God's gift to human beings

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Thursday, May 23, 2019
Christians, like Jesus Christ, have always been hated

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Friday, December 7, 2018
Marriage - Jesus Has a New Paradigm for Life and He Went to a Lot of Trouble to Bring It to Humanity - the old paradigms don't work... look around you....

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Saturday, September 8, 2018
Archbishop Lépine: No refuge in the Church for sex assault perpetrators & "BREAKING THE SILENCE" - Claude Ryan Lecture, Newman Centre, McGill University

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Friday, April 20, 2018
A World Day of the Poor Story – The Joy of Encounters Given and Blessed by God

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Gay Lobby / Revolution - Woman - Gender Issues - Pastoral Care of Persons in Various Situations

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Fathers - You are vital; Males - Be Men before God!

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Saturday, February 25, 2017
The Sanctity of Work - 7 Ways to Find God in Your Ordinary Life

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017
EUTHANASIA - Various issues around death & dying, suffering, the meaning of life, and palliative care

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Monday, February 20, 2017
Controversy and confusion over Pope Francis & "Amoris Laetitia" Part 2 - In more personal settings and situations we need to show more compassion, wisdom, understanding, and counsel.

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Saturday, February 18, 2017
Controversy and confusion over Pope Francis & "Amoris Laetitia" Part 1 - Many are uncomfortable with God's mercy and prefer to "lay down the law".

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Pope Francis vs critics = mercy vs legalism - People have trouble holding to both the truth and mercy as God has always done towards us.

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Monday, October 24, 2016
How parishes can help address the epidemic of domestic abuse

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Thursday, September 15, 2016
Divine Renovation - What the Holy Spirit Is Doing to Renovate the Roman Catholic Church from the Inside Out

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Monday, March 14, 2016
We should not stay away from our assembly as is the custom of some, but encourage one another

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Friday, February 19, 2016
Pope Francis regarding Donald Trump's "Mexico Wall" - what is or isn't Christian?

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Saturday, January 30, 2016
Laudato Si (On Care for Our Common Home) - How do we dialogue with Muslims?

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Thursday, July 31, 2014
Pope Francis' 10 Tips for a Happier Life

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011
EUTHANASIA AND ASSISTED SUICIDE: WHY NOT? QUICK ANSWERS TO COMMON ARGUMENTS - Catholic Organization for Life and the Family

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2010
Betting on the Afterlife By Msgr. Fred Dolan, Opus Dei - April 1st, 2010

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009
What are we to make of “Conversations with God”? - Anyone declaring things that contradict of deny Jesus Christ the Son of God and his Gospel is against Him

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2007
Women religious orders that are in SERIOUS TROUBLE because they’ve adopted false spiritualities – “New Age” and other occult practices - in a letter found on the Web Sep. 17, 2007.

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Monday, December 11, 2006
How to love enemies and deal with offensive people.

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Wednesday, November 8, 2006
C.S. Lewis' Most Important Discovery - Why God Is Not Vain to Seek Praise

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Saturday, August 27, 2005
Modest Dress at Mass What I Wish I Had Known by Karen Lynn Ford - August 27, 2005

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - Saturday, December 6, 2003
“The Passion” by Mel Gibson

Jesus / Church Crucified to Humanity - MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2001
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