Thursday Oct 12, 2023
The Pulse #1 - ”LGBTQ, TLM, RFK” Alphabet Soup
The Pulse is a supplemental podcast discussing some headline and stories in Catholic news.
In this episode:
Two 12-year old vandals set fire in a church. But what becomes of them for their crime? My thoughts on RFK Jr. running for President as an Independant, having left the Democratic party. Some thoughts on Joe Biden’s re-election bid. Some anthropologists apparently believe gender is not binary, despite science. And Cardinal Tobin of Newark responds to questions about welcomeing LGBTQ+ Catholics in the Church, and whether Latin Mass-loving Catholics are "banished" from the Church.
Chapter Timestamps
(00:00) - Current Events Commentary
(05:37) - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. For President
Robert F Kennedy Jr. leaves Democratic Party to run as independent against Biden, discussing his stance on key issues.
(16:17) - Gender Diversity in Anthropology Session
Controversy over AAA's rejection of session proposal, silencing of conflicting viewpoints, and challenging binary view of gender.
(26:51) - Cardinal Speaks on LGBTQ and TLM
Inclusivity in the Catholic Church, questioning the need for a lengthy LGBTQ+ acronym and identity politics.
(38:58) - The Logic of Banishment vs Inclusion
Cardinal Tobin's comments on TLM restrictions and parallels to LGBTQ+ Catholics, emphasizing living in accordance with beliefs and universal call to turn from sin.
Links to Stories in this episode
RJK Jr. Running as an Independant
Tobin on LGBTQ+ and "TLM Mass" Catholics
Bio Link (All things "Catholic Adventurer")
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