De Omnibus Dubitandum Est.

It's difficult to blog about contentious issues. Yesterday, ministers cheered as it was announced that royal assent had been given to the Same Sex Marriage Bill, paving the way for the first same-sex weddings next spring. The Queen, who is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, gave her formal approval to the Bill. I am astonished at that fact alone. What does it say about our Monarch? It surely confirms the titular nature of her position? And that being the case, one has to wonder what the point is? The divisive nature of the bill is reported by the Telegraph which tells us that its passing...  ...marks the end of the centuries-old understanding of marriage as being solely between a man and a woman in the UK. The Roman Catholic Church described it as a “watershed” in English law and said that it marked a “profound social change”. Ben Summerskill chief executive of Stonewall, said the move would “bring joy to tens of thousands of gay couples and thei...

Cardinal O'Brien with the boys and I. Look how homosexual lobbyists  Stonewall demonstrate their tolerance . Harold Wilson once made a speech against extremists 'including extreme so-called moderates' - the context was different but the argument is as valid now as it was then. I've met Cardinal O'Brien, he ordained my friend Fr. Dominic O'Toole at St. Mary's in Clapham. He is personable, brilliant, generous with his time and spirit, not at all haughty or self important, very accessible and CATHOLIC. Cardinal O'Brien is OK too (—Sorry, couldn't resist!). Apparently he has made an interesting journey in his own life from a rather relaxed faith to one that focuses more on the essential truths of Catholic teaching. Today that is evident in the fact that he is not afraid to stand up and be counted. Priests and people love him. When the good Cardinal 'won' this ridiculous award, Ruth Davidson MSP (the Conservative leader in Scotland) ...