Priest-Off!

Protection for the Catholics...better than garlic!

What were they thinking!?

Self defense for alter boys

*The self-defense techniques are only to be used on sexually aggressive clergymen. Most priests are swell guys. (This disclaimer presented as a tip o' the hat to Catholic League president William Donohue.)

The religion of the Hulk

Yes, I know it's a comic... but these heroes are today's modern mythology. I'm not sure if anyone cares what Bruce Banner or Bruce Wayne believe theologically, but I like to explore the 'what ifs'. They're bound by their mediums at times and therefore can't change their ethics much, eg. Batman can't 'kill' the Joker, (even though he should) because we'd run out of decent bad guys. I think this is ummm.. bemusing? Plus I like to get 'green' pictures on my blog for aesthetic reasons...

Anyway this is the Hulk... enjoy:

Bruce Banner's overriding passion at times appears to be science. But even Banner's love for science is often subsumed by his complex anger and peculiar psyche that gives rise to his monstrous alter ego. Banner also appears to be a classic narcissist, as he usually appears to be more concerned with his own problems and his "cursed" life, often with seeming disregard for the lives he has destroyed (including the people closest to him) and the many people, including soldiers and innocent bystanders, he has doubtless killed while transformed into the Hulk.

So, it is possible that Banner's failure to kill himself might be a result of a narcissism and pure secular materialism. Or his choice might stem from deeply held Catholic beliefs and fears regarding suicide. Thus, this aspect of the character can not really be used to identify his religious affiliation or beliefs. A truly utilitarian secular humanist, for example, would almost certainly feel compelled to commit suicide if he posed such a danger to society, and many religions and denominations do not have the strict teachings against suicide found in Catholicism.

One explanation for why Banner does not destroy himself looks to all the positive things the Hulk has accomplished. As John McDonagh observed: "While the Hulk does cause damage, he for the most part does not rampage across planets or dimensions. However, he has opposed creatures who are much larger threats than he himself is, threats to solar systems and so forth. Therefore, he must continue to exist to stop Thanos, the Galaxy Master, etc."

I wore a dress for a while... I was an alterboy, OK!

I spent 16 years in the Catholic church. I went every Sunday very obediently with my mum and li'l bro. Most Sunday mornings I would pretend to be sick or very very tired but that did not often grant me a morning off. Still doesn't work on Monday mornings. I really hated enduring such a tedious and boring hour long service. The only thing I remember enjoying about the morning was the Violet Crumble bars Rob and I would buy after the mass. Other than that is was like being tortured by Jack Bauer.

During my high school years my secret 'Alterboy' life was being exposed. Wearing a long white dress every Sunday was not something I could live with while trying to impress the girls. I used to get in trouble by the priest for wearing thongs under my alter robes (that's thongs, as in the rubber shoe things, not g-strings... and no, the priest never tried to touch my thong).

The dress didn't help with the 'fagman' nickname I was getting tagged with either. Bastards. I was definitely not gay and have never came close to wanting to be gay. People love to label each other, especially in school... I've been described recently as the gayest straight guy someone has ever met. Thanks J, you're a riot... geesh.

Father Bob's Billboards... and life advice for nothin'

Salvaged from the old blog --->

Father Bob's Billboards:

This church is prayer-conditioned

God wants full custody not just weekend visits

The best vitamin for a Christian is B1

Looks like you need a faith lift

1. Don't push people down to get what you want.

2. Nothing is worth not getting 8 hours of sleep.

3. Don't lie. Expecially to children. These are insults they'll never forget.. trust me..

4. Have a twisted sence of humour. It stops you from doing twisted things to people who break 1 and/or 3.

5. Keep It Simple Stupid.. K.I.S.S.
6. Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Preformance. P.P.P.P.P.P.
u're comfortable where you in life are try helping others feel comfortable.

7. Hope for the best, but plan for the worst.