Dear Editor I remember when Israel Folau performed a Spiritual Work of Mercy, as defined by the Church, when he tweeted a quote from St Paul, warning sundry sinners to change their ways or risk Hell. For doing so, he was sacked from the Australian rugby team and sacked from
Proverbs 18 11 The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
Proverbs 17 9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
Proverbs 16 32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
Proverbs 15 30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
Antonio Graceffo Antonio Graceffo, PhD, China-MBA MBA, is a China economic analyst teaching economics at the American University in Mongolia. He has spent 20 years in Asia and is the author of six books about China. His writing has appeared in The Diplomat, South China Morning Post, Jamestown Foundation China
Proverbs 14 34 Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
Proverbs 13 21 Trouble chases sinners, while blessings reward the righteous. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
Proverbs 12 19 Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
Proverbs 11 17 Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
Proverbs 10 3 The Lord will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
Proverbs 9 13 The woman named Folly is brash. She is ignorant and doesn’t know it. If you enjoyed this BFD Daily Proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.
When misfortune strikes Ned Flanders, The Simpsons’ quintessential Charlie Church, he asks, in Job-like despair: why me, Lord? I’ve done everything the Bible says, even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff! Ned’s confusion is what awaits anyone who holds to the peculiar doctrine of Biblical literalism: that
Michael Cook Michael Cook is editor of Mercator. mercatornet.com October will be a busy month for Pope Francis and his critics. A few days ago five cardinals released an exchange of views on several sensitive topics. His responses were savaged in conservative Catholic circles. This week he opened a
