Nice analogy regarding Creation and Evolution

"Suppose that after a thorough and lengthy scientific investigation of the, "Mona Lisa," I conclude that it was
the result of innumerable collisions of paint and canvas that moved gradually from indecipherable shapes and colors to a beautiful intriguing picture of a woman."

That is an entirely accurate scientific analysis, "But it by no means disproves or makes unnecessary Leonardo da Vinci as the painter."

A sad understanding of Catholicism

One of Pope Francis' allegiances might tell us something about the church's future | National Catholic Reporter

I was referred to this article by a well meaning friend and was quite troubled by this author's complete lack of understanding of what it means to be Catholic.  Every criticism this writer has of Comunione e Liberazione is refuting Catholic Dogma, Doctrine, or Catechesis.

"A church that emphasizes the inclusive ministry of Jesus"

The church young Catholics want - Guest Voices - The Washington Post

As I read this article I repeatedly found myself pausing and thinking to myself, "She doesn't really understand her faith."  And after the third or fourth time, it dawned on me, at her age, I didn't either.  Some of that is due to the catechesis I received, some our culture, some my youth, and some my selfish desires and concupiscence.  I drifted as a "Catholic" going to Mass on Easter and Christmas Day, getting my kids baptized in a Church I rarely ventured into except for the occasional pancake breakfast or youth activity that was using the social hall.  I thought, the Church just isn't relevant, it's archaic, it needs to update itself in a number of areas and get with the times.  But, slowly, over time God worked His way into my mind and then my heart and through pain, suffering, life experience, truly exploring and really searching for Truth, I came to realize that there is nothing wrong with the Church's teachings.  They are teaching the authentic Truth handed to us by Jesus Christ, God become Man.

"You will be like gods!"

And with those words, it went from "very good" to suffering and death...

Today, I was reminded of those words in a context that caused me to recall one of the theological arguments for the existence of One God.  And it struck as worth discussing...