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Cleanliness is next to an evolutionary strategy

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So Time magazine has an interesting story about social scientists looking at a connection between clean livin’ and Windex. Apparently studies suggest that people behave better when they’re surrounded by the Refreshingly Clean Scent of Streak-free Windex. I don’t doubt this as my own behavior ranges from disorderly mayhem to prim and proper based on the state of my house. (Things aren’t so great right now, thanks for asking.)


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Nasty ink about Anglo-Catholic move?

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So far, most of the mainstream media coverage of the Vatican’s move to open a door for Anglo-Catholics into the Church of Rome has focused on the Anglican side of the story. This has, in part, created a news template that says Pope Benedict XVI has played a winning card that will result in thousands, if not millions, of new members for his flock.


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Archeology, anthropology snubbing theology

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I’m a bit embarrassed to admit it, but I’m definitely a fan of movies that include dramatic scenes of New York being consumed by a tidal wave or Los Angeles ravaged by earthquake/predators/itself.


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Crime without a votive?

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What we have here is either a crime story, a liturgical mystery or a sad story about one of the most distinguished and important Anglo-Catholic leaders of the 20th century. I have no idea which choice is the correct one, but I hope its a crime mystery. Here is the top of the Associated Press report:


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Harry Reid and litmus tests

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Do you believe in God? Do you promise to follow him and forsake sin? And do you endorse God’s one-and-only approved stance on this latest piece of legislation? Then (and only then) may you be counted among the elect!


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Chastity, celibacy and continence

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Reporting from London, the Los Angeles Times‘ Henry Chu takes a look at what the Vatican’s new Anglican provision means for both church bodies. The punchy story is written well and includes some helpful information. It begins by looking at one Church of England parish that is likely to make the move before putting that congregation’s story in context:


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