paganism

Devotees conduct Kirtan in a Christian church. A group of people sing and pray before an ornate altar with religious icons, including a statue of Jesus. The church interior features wooden pews and golden decorations. Text reads: "Devotees Conduct Kirtan in a Christian Church"."

Tempting Akita’s Fire: AmChurch Wreckovations, Hare Krishnas, and Tokyo St. Ignatius Removes Kneelers

By John B. Manos | November 8, 2015

Back in the 90s, I remember seeing images of then Archbishop Rembert Weakland donning a miter that bore an upside down triangle with a rainbow and a rainbow chasuble. During those years, it was common to hear rumors of Churches being “renovated” and the end result being white washed interiors and sanctuaries being leveled and converted…

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Stained glass depiction of Saint Patrick in red robes and mitre, holding a staff and book. Surrounded by intricate designs and the text "S.PATRK." with Catholic iconography, including a church."

March 17 is Perfect for St. Patrick, don’t move this Feast!

By John B. Manos | March 17, 2015

Every year I wonder about the draw of so many to the green day. It used to be that you’d see shamrocks and the “Erin go braugh” or more recently, it seems that “luck of the Irish” is the bigger hit anymore, but I don’t see as many shamrocks, more leprechauns than anything else. I think that…

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