Swimming Upstream

Swimming Upstream

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Swimming Upstream episodes

  • 47: Beginning Lent
    Today is Ash Wednesday, so I thought I’d discuss the season of Lent, including my own disastrous first Lent and what I learned from it. Resources: Catholic Answers: Lent
    10 min
  • 47: Beginning Lent

    Today is Ash Wednesday, so I thought I’d discuss the season of Lent, including my own disastrous first Lent and what I learned from it.

    Resources:

    • Catholic Answers: Lent
      • 10 min
    • 46: Can a Pope Be Removed from Office?
      Controversy surrounds Pope Francis again. This time he allegedly covered up abuse allegations against a Chilean bishop. This has led some (including myself) to openly wonder if he should be removed from office if these allegations are true. But as I think more about it, I realize that there is no (human) way to remove a […]
      11 min
    • 46: Can a Pope Be Removed from Office?

      Controversy surrounds Pope Francis again. This time he allegedly covered up abuse allegations against a Chilean bishop. This has led some (including myself) to openly wonder if he should be removed from office if these allegations are true. But as I think more about it, I realize that there is no (human) way to remove a pope from office. He either dies or voluntarily resigns. And in the long run this is a good thing, even in the face of potential scandals.

      Resources:

      • Victim Letter Given to Abuse Commissioner in 2015 Casts Doubt on Papal Denials of Barros Evidence
      • Papal Primacy by Klaus Schatz
      • My tweet suggesting the possible removal of the pope if allegations are true

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        11 min
      • 44: My Hall of Fame Ballot
        I don’t actually get a vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame, but here’s what my vote would look like if I did. I also discuss why I’m #Never Bonds and #NeverClemens. Resources: Article: My 2018 Hall of Fame Ballot BBWAA Rules for Election Hall of Fame Candidate Stats  
        11 min
      • 44: My Hall of Fame Ballot

        I don’t actually get a vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame, but here’s what my vote would look like if I did. I also discuss why I’m #Never Bonds and #NeverClemens.

        Resources:

        • Article: My 2018 Hall of Fame Ballot
        • BBWAA Rules for Election
        • Hall of Fame Candidate Stats

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          11 min
        • 43: The Coming Singularity
          In the tech world, there is a lot of talk of the “Singularity” – when technology advancements take over the world. It even has taken on religious connotations. I discuss this phenomenon from a Catholic perspective. Resources: Are You Ready for the Singularity? (article at Catholic Answers) Inside the First Church of Artificial Intelligence
          11 min
        • 43: The Coming Singularity

          In the tech world, there is a lot of talk of the “Singularity” – when technology advancements take over the world. It even has taken on religious connotations. I discuss this phenomenon from a Catholic perspective.

          Resources:

          • Are You Ready for the Singularity? (article at Catholic Answers)
          • Inside the First Church of Artificial Intelligence
            • 11 min

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          Swimming Upstream is a podcast about life, liberty, and the pursuit of holiness. Hosted by Eric Sammons.