Life In Sherman Oaks

A Kansas jury found the murderer of Dr. George Tiller, who murdered him in a Lutheran Church, guilty on all counts. The defendant had attempted to argue that he was justified in walking into a Lutheran Church and putting a gun to the Doctor’s head before church, in order to save the lives of unborn children. During the trial, the defendant offered a near sociopathic account of the murder. Dr. [...]

CBS is going to run an ad from the right wing “Christian” group, Focus on the Family, headed by James Dobson — during the Superbowl. What the heck is going on here? Why the heck are you letting a political advertisement from the right wing, so-called “Christian” (which isn’t really) group play during the Superbowl? Don ‘t we get enough of that garbage the rest of the year? C’mon — [...]

Although the Mormon Church considers its finances the secret of all secrets, it has been estimated that the church is worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $35 to $50 billion. About $10 billion is invested in Wall Street, while the rest goes for welfare, building growth and maintenance and “educational activities.” It would seem that one of those “educational activities” is their ongoing effort to stop gay people from having [...]

See the video. Need we say more about this evil man?

Bishop Tobin, the bishop who refused to give communion to Patrick Kennedy last weekend, today stated that the Roman Catholic Church should come first; before ones allegiance to ones country and constituents. Patrick Kennedy, who has voted pro-choice — has been the object of attack by the Bishop. His punishment for not voting on civil law in the way the Catholic church believes he should — denial of Holy Communion. [...]

Pope Pius XII, Pope during WWII was a player. No one knows for sure if he was anti-semitic or not — but what we do know is that he didn’t exactly have strong moral character. Pope Pius XII was asked to condemn Nazi atrocities against Jews, of which he was fully aware. He refused. Pope Pius XII was asked to condemn “Jewish Statues” — he said that while the church [...]

9 of the Roman Catholic Archbishops in the United States have signed a declaration today which states they will not obey laws that they believe might be used to compel their institutions (mostly their “Christian Charities” arm which receives Federal money) and hospitals which receive Medicare) to participate in abortions, or to bless or in any way recognize same-sex couples. If they were to be successful it would mean that [...]

Pat Robertson (the 1980′s version of Sarah Palin), denounced Islam as a violent political system intent upon taking over the world. Now now one would really care what this nut job says, because he has said so many weird comments over his religious/political career — that no one should really pay attention. But the fact that Virginia’s new Governor was mentored by Pat Robertson. Pat Robertson gave the new Governor [...]

It doesn’t surprise me to find Catholic Charities in Boston to be so bigoted. Here’s what I know about the group called “Catholic Charities.” Back in the 1980′s, I worked for a national hispanic organization in Los Angeles. We have a nationwide federal grant to help older americans get retrained as workers, called The Senior Community Service Program (SCSEP). Our job was to partner with locaL organizations to find older [...]

Fred Phelps, the “preacher” who gained notoriety as he protested American soldier funerals — is now protesting outside the Obama children’s Quaker School. The church sport vile signs which express their claim that tolerance of homosexuality in the U.S. led God to cause the 9.11 attacks — attacked gays and Obama in unconscionable terms. Apparently the Obama girls took it all in stride.

Inb the 1930′s, Father Coughlin was a Canadian-born Roman Catholic priest at Royal Oak, Michigan’s National Shrine of the Little Flower Church. He gained notoriety as an outspoken critic of the new Deals Policies of Franklin Roosevelt. Like Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, various TV evangelists like John Hagee and Rod Parsley, he had a large following. During the 1930′s more than 40 million people turned into his radio broadcast each [...]

For the life of me, I could not figure out how “Christians” of any sort, could oppose Health Care Reform that would save the lives of 44,000 American every year. So I turned to one of the religious channels to listen. And I happen to find a program called “Center For Moral Clarity,” hosted by Rev. Parsley. And what did I find — lies. The whole show was about abortion [...]

The Family Research Council, presided over by Tony Perkins, is one of the most powerful lobby organizations on behalf of the “religious rights.” THE FRC’s stated goal is to affirm and defend the Judeo-Christian values that this nation is founded upon. However, Tony Perkins and FRC have led the way promoting religion (their religion) in the public square, taking choice rights away from women, and promoting bigotry among Americans. FRC [...]

77% of all Americans in 2009 self-identified as “Christian.” This represents a 8% drop from 1985 and a 14% drop since 1947 when 91% of all Americans self-identified as “Christian.” Is this drop due to other religious identification, such as Muslims or Jews? No – The drop has come as a result of the increase in non-believers. In 1947, 2% of the American population said they were non-believers. In 1985 [...]

Would Jesus have sold subprime mortgages? 17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. 19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not [...]

Do You think Jesus was a Capitalist? Consider this from Matthew. Jesus went straight to the Temple and threw out everyone who had set up shop, buying and selling. He kicked over the tables of loan sharks and the stalls of dove merchants. He quoted this text: “My house was designated a house of prayer; You have made it a hangout for thieves.” Now there was room for the blind [...]

Joseph Smith first came to documented public notice in the late 1820s after he declared that he had received a visitation from an angel named Moroni (the gold angel with a horn on top of Mormon churches) Smith said Moroni directed him to a long-buried book, inscribed on golden plates, which contained a record of God’s dealings with ancient Israelite inhabitants of the Americas. (there is no evidence of any [...]

Capitalism is an economic theory in which private individuals and businesses may freely use means of production to make profits through the exchange goods and services without intervention from the State. Christianity is a religion based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ taught that people were “their brothers keeper” and that they should love their neighbor. Christianity is actually more about people contributing according to their means and [...]

Armstrong, a British journalist and former nun, guides us along one of the most elusive and fascinating quests of all time–the search for God. For anyone who is interested in the history of faith, this book is excellent. Amazon.com Widgets  

Evangelicals tend to be less educated and have less income than any other religious groups in the country, save, Jehovah Witnesses. 50% of all evangelicals live in the southeastern United States. 1. Evangelicals tend to believe in smaller government 2. Evangelicals tend to believe that homosexuality should be discouraged. 3. Evangelicals tend to think the government should be more involved in regulating morals. Source: Pew Research