tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236152873981220889.post1652558630994530461..comments2023-08-21T09:11:19.517+01:00Comments on Marginal Musings: Scotland's Resurrection, England's Crucifixion?Tina Beattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04324786100032395008noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236152873981220889.post-40706471622655896372014-10-09T15:52:24.163+01:002014-10-09T15:52:24.163+01:00Please take a Sabbatical; subsequently, you should...Please take a Sabbatical; subsequently, you should be in a stronger position when addressing The Guardian's readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236152873981220889.post-78218098068544869322014-10-09T08:30:51.876+01:002014-10-09T08:30:51.876+01:00G'day Tina,
That should warn you that I am ne...G'day Tina,<br /><br />That should warn you that I am neither English nor Scottish nor even Irish. I am an Australian former priest and Professor of Theology, author of a self-published book "From Illusions to Illumination. The Itinerary of a Franciscan Priest from Catholicism to Atheism" and creator of blog that will irritate you enormously, blindfaithblindfolly.wordpress.com<br /><br />I have just read your article in today's Guardian, and rather than add a comment to the Dialogue of the Deaf on the attitudes of the Church towards sexuality, I have taken the liberty of introducing myself to you directly. Your very impressive track record commands my respect. I just wanted you to know that I know how you feel when speaking engagements are cancelled and how frustrated you must feel staying in there to fight a battle you know you can't win. I have to admire your courage and dogged determination. If you were to do me the honour of checking out my blog and offering a comment on the post of your choice, I would be more than honoured.<br /><br />That pun on my name, Frank O'Meara, deserves a word of explanation. Since my doctoral studies at the Institut Catholique, Paris, fifty years ago, I have lived here in France except for the decade I spent teaching in the States. I have pushed francophilia to the point of becoming a French citizen.<br /><br />I do hope to hear from you.<br /><br />Frank (frankomeara@free.fr) Frank O'PHilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14879820897431701716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236152873981220889.post-75102177325650211282014-09-27T13:19:31.589+01:002014-09-27T13:19:31.589+01:00Deo Gratias. The snake oil salesman was repulsed. ...Deo Gratias. The snake oil salesman was repulsed. Mr Salmond never answered a question. Typical politician, or indeed "theologian". Expect us to trust them. As if.....Kennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346801564305334415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236152873981220889.post-70739413326186261772014-09-19T18:19:07.884+01:002014-09-19T18:19:07.884+01:00Gordon Brown's speech was brilliant. Cometh th...Gordon Brown's speech was brilliant. Cometh the hour...<br /><br />http://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=QMvwsMmXvDY<br /><br />Loved its subtle biblical references expressed with the intensity of an old time preacher.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236152873981220889.post-34336713027780060052014-09-18T10:37:42.047+01:002014-09-18T10:37:42.047+01:00Thank you for this. Beautifully written as ever.Thank you for this. Beautifully written as ever.Joe Fordenoreply@blogger.com