Tag Archives: violence

Progress, Violence, and Change

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Bishop Craig

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Celibacy and Abuse

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Bishop Craig

I just saw a “spiritual teacher” make a claim that mandatory celibacy for Roman Catholic priests is responsible for the pedophilia scandal in that Church. Nothing could be farther from the truth, and spreading such misinformation contributes to the ongoing … Continue reading →

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Arrogance: the Root of all Evil?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Bishop Craig

Holy Cow! Those zany folks at the National Council of Churches and their local affiliates are at it again! Check this nonsense out! I added red to one sentence for emphasis, but it’s all more than a little bit smelly. Marin Interfaith … Continue reading →

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Daily Teaching for Thursday, January 31st

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Bishop Craig

Violence never solves anything. We must learn to solve our problems non-violently if we are to survive as a species.

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Victims of War

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Bishop Craig

Victims of war are everywhere. Last week, a female police officer in the Wauwatosa, WI – the city I grew up in – was shot and killed while on duty. She was shot twice in the back of the head … Continue reading →

Posted in violence, war | Tagged casualty, gang, marine, military, police officer, shot, soldier, violence, war, wauwatosa | 1 Comment

Responding to Tragedy

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Bishop Craig

Check out my response to the Newtown, CT shootings on the website of The Universal Anglican Church (www.theUAC.org): Responding to Tragedy.

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Oh, He Thought They Were Muslims!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Bishop Craig

A friend of mine pointed out something last night on Facebook that has been bothering me since coverage of the shootings at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin this past Sunday began. The media keep reporting that the shooter may have … Continue reading →

Posted in people behaving poorly, personal responsibility | Tagged domestic terror, media, sikh temple shooting, violence, wade page | 2 Comments

They Know Not What They Do

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Bishop Craig

I just finished watching some videos on the “Welcome Home Blog,” which posts videos of family – and sometimes pet – reunions with returning veterans. I challenge anyone to watch these videos without tears in their eyes. They stand as … Continue reading →

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Will You Let Me In?

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Bishop Craig

Behind the building the key doesn’t fit. He’s on me before I hear or see him, so I make my best play – “What up?” is all I have. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, can you let me in?” It’s a … Continue reading →