Tag Archives: Catholic church

Random Thoughts (23)

Posted on 2018-10-07 by Andreas Moser

Sure, World War II had some bad sides to it. But at least it got the Oktoberfest suspended between 1939 and 1945. Many times as I entered Israel, I was questioned thoroughly about the origin of my last name by … Continue reading →

Posted in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Books, Economics, Germany, History, Israel, Romania, Terrorism, UK, World War II | Tagged Australia, Brexit, Catholic church, fireworks, flying, Maps, money, Terrorism | 12 Comments

The Secret Nuclear Program of the Catholic Church

Posted on 2017-03-07 by Andreas Moser

As I stood on top of the Bastion of Saint Remy and looked down over Cagliari, my sharp eyes noticed something suspicious. Can you spot it? Yes, there is a nuclear reactor in the middle of the city. Cleverly hidden in and … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Military, Photography, Sardinia, Technology, Travel | Tagged Cagliari, Catholic church | 1 Comment

6% or 7% – but definitely too many

Posted on 2017-02-23 by Andreas Moser

The film Spotlight cited a study by Richard Sipe, according to which at least 6% of all Catholic priests are pedophiles and actively practice their “passion”. This was confirmed by the research of the Boston Globe. In my film review, I posed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion | Tagged Australia, Catholic church, child abuse, children, christianity, crime, criminal law, Statistics | 10 Comments

Film Review: Spotlight

Posted on 2016-11-18 by Andreas Moser

The best film of the year – as confirmed by my friend Oscar from Hollywood– is one without explosions, without car chases, without a love story, without superheroes, without perfectly shaped asses in tight dresses, without shootouts. It simply shows people … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema, Law, Religion, USA | Tagged Catholic church, christianity, Cinema, journalism, Media, movies, newspapers, Spotlight | 4 Comments

The Pope in Britain. What kind of a “state visit” is this?

Posted on 2010-09-18 by Andreas Moser

Much has been written about the costs of at least 12 million £ that British taxpayers will be stuck with for the “state visit” by the Pope to the UK in September 2010. The argument that British taxpayers should not … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Religion, UK | Tagged Benedict XVI, Catholic church, christianity, christmas, church, diplomacy, Pope | 1 Comment

“The Case of the Pope” by Geoffrey Robertson is a flawed case.

Posted on 2010-09-12 by Andreas Moser

This week I attended a lecture at LSE by Geoffrey Robertson who was introducing his new book “The Case of the Pope: Vatican Accountability for Human Rights Abuse”, conveniently published just days before the Pope’s visit to Britain. Mr Robertson … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Politics | Tagged Benedict XVI, Catholic church, child abuse, international law, international public law, Pope, Vatican | 1 Comment