by Catholic Wise Guy | Aug 25, 2023 | Essays, Stories & Poems
Does Religion Cause War? Are Most Wars Caused by Religion? The Catholic Wise Guy decided to investigate the oft-repeated claim that most wars are caused by religion. The corollary is if we could just get rid of religion, wars would cease, and worldwide peace would...
by Catholic Wise Guy | Jul 28, 2023 | Essays, Stories & Poems
Chasing Rainbows The storms of life lash and overwhelm us and we search for rainbows as the storm passes. When we find one, we head for it. The colors draw us in. We bask in their presence, feeling refreshed, happy, and peaceful, however briefly. But the colors pass...
by Catholic Wise Guy | Jul 2, 2023 | Essays, Stories & Poems
A Modest Proposal Part II For preventing the offspring of America from being a burden to their parents or country; and for making them beneficial to the public. Children. What to do about them? Frantic parents search for guidance, trying the latest methods. Nothing...
by Catholic Wise Guy | Jun 28, 2023 | Essays, Stories & Poems
Don’t Take Me Out to the Ball Game I had a long and beautiful relationship with baseball, and it pains me to say, “Don’t Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” Forget the peanuts and cracker jacks, I’m not root, rooting for my home team or any team, not even the Cubs. One,...
by Catholic Wise Guy | May 23, 2023 | Essays, Stories & Poems
Happy Holidays It was not uncommon for a heated discussion on religion or politics to erupt at Bloom family gatherings. After the heat dissipated, Jake Bloom often regretted something he had said, wishing he had been wiser, more parental. He felt thankful his family...
