Gumby Catholics and Gumby Republicans

Gumby Catholics and Gumby Republicans

(NOTE:  Having just published a book on the Catholic Church and its pedophile scandal, I’ve been asked what the state of American Catholicism is today. As I considered it, I realized that the question of identity extends beyond religion these days into new regions.)...
Why the Church Keeps Screwing Up

Why the Church Keeps Screwing Up

Back in 2003 I submitted an article about the Church’s problems with pedophilia to Newsweek. They liked it and said it would run in three weeks. They sent a photographer out to my house, where we spent three hours getting just the right ‘thoughtful’ pose for a serious...
What Defines a Cult?

What Defines a Cult?

Try this exercise:  A new religion has come to your town. The rules governing its leaders include: You can’t marry (though you’ll be expected to counsel your faithful on the topic).No sex, even with yourself.Homosexuality is a sin.Women are second-class citizens,...