Author Archives: David Ancell

My blog was just recently noticed in the last place I ever expected. The local Memphis paper, The Commercial Appeal, received a brief mention of my blog by Jon W. Sparks of the C.A. Eye column (often the only part … Continue reading →

Here is an interesting article suggesting why young women wear sexually provocative clothing. Whether or not this is a correct assessment is not something that I can be sure of. The paragraph on sexual harassment is quite revealing. I remember … Continue reading →

Well, actually, I’m just trying to help Earl publicize the new location of Times Against Humanity. It looks great, especially with the new banner.

This will probably get me in trouble, but go here and scroll down to One priest’s reflection on “The Passion of the Christ”. This post is not meant to cast Fr. Val as a professional offendee. Do not take it … Continue reading →

Michelle writes about all the dialogue that The Passion is supposed to harm according to professional offendees (and then refutes it with a quote). However, it really might harm inter-species dialogue. I mean, there’s a scene where Jesus hurt an … Continue reading →

The House of Representatives approved legislation last Wednesday that would prevent people from suing fast-food restaurants because they are fat. Surprisingly, there are some reps who are actually arguing against this law. Here is a memorable quote: “With all the … Continue reading →

Do you remember the Planned Non-Parenthood poster contest celebrating choice? Well, now NARAL Pro-“Choice” America is having their own contest for a supposed March for Women’s Lives. How low can you go? How about this poster that says “March for … Continue reading →

In case you hadn’t discovered, I was happy to learn that Fr. Benedict Groeschel is now able to speak again and is now writing his own updates on his condition. I hope to see him make a full recovery. He … Continue reading →

A reader commented on my post, based on a Word of Encouragement from Catholic Exchange, that Christianity is not altruism. He asked me what part of altruism, as displayed on his site, Jesus would disagree with. Well, there is plenty … Continue reading →

By now, you have read plenty of things about the John Jay College of Criminal Justice’s report on the abuse scandal. You have probably also heard earlier statements claiming to have “turned the corner” on the scandal. Honestly, I don’t know … Continue reading →