Day: 2008-07-20

LOLpology

By tigtog on 2008-07-20 • ( 7 )

I may regret this. I am venting at a bullying hierarchy, not the body of believers. I don’t find religious beliefs persuasive, but see no need to insult believers in general. The Vatican hierarchy is another matter entirely – I… Read More ›

The Papal apology for clerical abuse in Australia

By tigtog on 2008-07-20 • ( 8 )

Kim has some excellent analysis of where it fails to hit the mark over at LP. Two major problems: the setting of the apology (a mass for seminarians and clergy/religious orders only) reflects an inward focus on dealing with abuse… Read More ›

Oh, the hilarity

By tigtog on 2008-07-20 • ( 3 )

British stand-up comedian Russell Brand rings the Nottingham police from the stage of his show, and hoaxes them by saying he’s seen a man who might be the serial sexual assaulter whom they seek. He then issues an “apology” about… Read More ›