Category Archives: The Church

Putting a Spolight on “Spotlight”

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Declan Finn

Finn’s Law: Never Attribute to Malice What Can be Equally Attributed to Stupidity. [Preface to the evil religion blog posts is here.] After the start of my online Twitter career, some moron threatened me because I even implied that someone … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Geek: Rory Modena and David Chalmers 08/30 by We Built That Network | Culture Podcasts

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Declan Finn

Declan Finn (Honor At Stake, The Pius Trilogy) has the wonderful RK ‘Shadowdancer’ Modena and her cohort David Chalmers. We’ll cover art (which Declan knows nothing about), censorship in gaming and game chat, as well as their upcoming collaboration on … Continue reading →

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Must the State Promote Virtue?

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Matthew Bowman

As I have mentioned, I help teach students at Christendom about creative writing. In the course of a conversation in the last week, I found out that some of those students, who enjoy attending the college’s Chester-Belloc Debate Society, will … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Sex and Porn

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Matthew Bowman

There’s something I frequently touch on when talking to students at Christendom College. I go there to lecture on creative writing, and my intent is not just to help them create great fiction but also to understand it — both … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Geek Review of Deadpool

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Matthew Bowman

I did not plan on seeing Deadpool this weekend. I did not plan on seeing Deadpool next weekend, or the weekend after that, or basically any time. I’ve rarely enjoyed a moment of one of his appearances in print or cartoon. I … Continue reading →

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The Body on Screen

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Ross Windsor

The newly-released Deadpool movie has brought with it a whirlwind of controversy over film content. Foremost in that discussion has been the subject of nudity, and pronouncements that the film is immoral because of scenes with full nudity, both of men … Continue reading →

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A Free Lenten Wallpaper

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Matthew Bowman

Long ago, in the ancient days of the Internet (meaning nearly twenty years ago) search functions were somewhat less . . . selective than today. It’s hard to describe to anyone who didn’t experience it in that era, but it … Continue reading →

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The Liturgy Wars: Some Good News

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Lori Janeski

It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, we need to PARTY! Yeah, go do that.  Because the Most Reverend John F. Doerfler, STD, JCL, Bishop of Marquette did something completely awesome. He just mandated Gregorian Chant in all … Continue reading →

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The “Unnecessary” Miracle

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Ross Windsor

On the third day there was a marriage at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; Jesus also was invited to the marriage, with his disciples. When the wine failed, the mother of Jesus said to him, … Continue reading →

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The Liturgy Wars: It’s Not About You

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Lori Janeski

I’ve already talked quite extensively on why the music we hear at Mass is more than a matter of personal taste.  I’ve already explained why the “art for art’s sake” at the Mass is just as much a problem as … Continue reading →

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Twitter Twits Theater: Fundamentalist Conspiracy Edition

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Matthew Bowman

Last week, a Fundamentalist, God-doesn’t-like-organized-religion, conspiracy-shouting, and grammatically-incoherent (but no doubt pleasant) man found us on Twitter and decided to try saving our souls. @CatholicGeeks chrislam is Catholicism Islam charismatic protestant including all other false religions with Pope Frances as … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! (Wait, What?)

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Matthew Bowman

Happy New Year, everyone! *blows party horn and throws confetti* Uh . . . wait, what? Did we just skip December? *checks calendar* Yeah, see? It’s still November! What gives? Why are we skipping ahead? Answer: we’re not. Longer answer: … Continue reading →

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Why I No Longer Complain About Christmas Before Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Matthew Bowman

It’s that time of year. It’s Thanksgiving (in the United States). Just a few more days . . . but we’ve had Christmas decorations, songs, commercials, and anti-consumerist pleas for literally months now. The annual joke is that it happens … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Geek Radio Show: Potluck Podcast!

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Matthew Bowman

Tonight, on The Catholic Geek Radio Show, Lori and I will co-host as we explore the latest in Catholic and pop culture news, from superheroes to theology; Star Wars to ISIS; TV shows, domestic news, and more. Plus, special guest: Strawpope Frank! … Continue reading →

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Catholicism and Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Matthew Bowman

One of these days, I’ll have to actually see The Nightmare Before Christmas. But that’s not the point today. No, it’s time to address two questions: “What is Halloween?” and “Isn’t it a pagan thing and Catholics should stay away?” Yes, that question. The … Continue reading →

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AAR The Catholic Geek radio show: #GamerGate Primer with ShadowDancer, Ninjas and More 09/27

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Declan Finn

Declan Finn (Honor At Stake, The Pius Trilogy) has the wonderful RK “Shadowdancer” Modena return. RK Modena is an artist whose work is on sale (and quite beautiful). She will join a panel that includes Matthew Bowman and Tom Knighton. … Continue reading →

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AAR: The Catholic Geek radio show: “The Young, Catholic and Restless,” with J. Ryan on 09/13

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Declan Finn

Jonathan Ryan (Dark Bride) of Ave Maria Press joined Declan Finn (Honor at Stake), discussing being an editor, and “The Young, Catholic and Restless” revolution, his book Dark Bride, as well as working as an editor for Ave Maria Press

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AAR on The Catholic Geek radio show: Erin Lale on WorldCon 09/20

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Declan Finn

Tonight, host Declan Finn (Honor at Stake) will talk with Damnation Press’ Erin Lale, as Erin gives us an after action report on this year’s WorldCon. Erin Lale is an author and editor.

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The Catholic Geek: Rory Modena and David Chalmers 08/30 by We Built That Network | Culture Podcasts

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Declan Finn

Declan Finn (Honor At Stake, The Pius Trilogy) has the wonderful RK “Shadowdancer” Modena and her cohort David Chalmers. We’ll cover art (which Declan knows nothing about), censorship in gaming and game chat, et al Source: The Catholic Geek: Rory … Continue reading →

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What the Pope Doesn’t Say

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Declan Finn

There is a lot of people online complaining about “Why hasn’t the Pope condemned Obama? Planned Parenthood? Abortion? Communism? WHY HASN’T HE SAID EXACTLY WHAT I WANT SO I CAN BE REASSURED OF WHAT HE BELIEVES.” Yes, really.  If they … Continue reading →

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