Re: The new government regulations in Statutory Instrument 171, published 16 April, regarding religious services.
I see two anomalies with how these regulations are formulated.
1) Section 2(f) perm
One of a number or criticisms put out about the Working Document is its very negative view of Australian secular society. Contrast this with Thomas Merton (rejected by the American Bishops) -
"On M
James Alison's insider view as a gay priest of a deeply dishonest clerical system.
https://www.abc.net.au/religion/frédéric-martel-and-the-structure-of-the-clerical-closet/10843678
Already 'meritocracy' is under just attack for the implicit insult it delivers to millions in 'advanced' societies who cannot find work, or self-respect, in an increasingly AI controlled and robotised
Hans Kung RIP
I did not realise that Hans Kung also wrote a book with the title "Why Priests"
Garry Wills' book of the same title is, I think, a masterpiece if only for it's detailed critique of (th
This will be really good.
The Scottish Laity Network had a similar event with Fr. James a few months ago and it was an excellent evening. So, I can highly recommend it.
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