Did you know...?

Did you know that:

• There is a group of conservative Christians who are setting about re-writing/translating the Bible to make it more politically-conservative-friendly? I kid you not. Now, this is nothing new; there are many versions of this document, which just speaks to my continuing grain-of-salt approach to it. The pen of the translator is a powerful one, indeed.

• Rome-based Archbishop Raymond Burke argues that any Catholic who even votes for a pro-choice candidate should be denied Communion AND funeral rites? He is part of a group who tried to prohibit Ted Kennedy's church funeral! (WWJD?)

• Moses is the inspiration for a multitude of American images, policies and analogies, from The Statue of Liberty (who holds a tablet) to Superman's back story, to many presidents' speeches? A fascinating book by Bruce Feiler, titled, Prophet: Moses and the American Story, traces all this.

• R. Crumb, creator of Felix the Cat, has come out with his own graphic novel version of the Bible? Jeepers.

Just tryin' to keep y'all abreast.

Confession #110: I believe soooo many zealous "Christians" have veered so far from the loving intent of Christ.