Daily Theology
Archive for July 2012
The Newsroom and Social Communications
Recently, several friends have asked me what I think of Aaron Sorkin’s new show The Newsroom. For the uninitiated, Newsroom’s main character is Will McAvoy, a cable news anchor intended to be a right-of-center Keith Olbermann. After a public meltdown/epiphany, McAvoy decides it’s time to stand up for an honest, good old-fashioned Cronkite-an newscast interested … Continue reading
Confronting our culture of violence
The horrific shootings at a movie theater outside Denver is shocking. As a nation, we again join in prayer for the victims of this seemingly senseless act of terror. The event again raises significant questions about our culture’s policies towards violence and firearms. While the details are still coming in about the incident, one thing … Continue reading
Responding to the God as Gift: The Social Responsibility of Young Christian Professionals
What is the role of the young Catholic professional/intellectuals today? In the context of a world shaped by hyper-globalization, this is an increasingly important question to address. Social and economic realities around the globe are putting increased pressure on young professionals in their personal and professional lives in three ways. A. First, many of us … Continue reading
Public Theology and Scientology
The Huffington Post is reporting that Katie Holmes, following the finalization of her divorce from Tom Cruise, is returning to the Catholic Church. First off, in the spirit of Mr. Kotter, I’d like to welcome Katie back to the fold. Second, while the details of their divorce remain confidential, her joining the parish of St. … Continue reading
