I stumbled across a Politics Test (available here). After answering perhaps 50 questions, the program says that I am a Social Conservative (26% permissive) and an Economic Liberal %****% permissive) — best described as a Totalitarian.

I never considered myself Totalitarian before, but I’ve long known that I have a socially conservative but economically liberal mindset. The graph above plots me as a Socialist Republicodemocrat! Does that equate to being a moderate? I’ll have to look up which historical figures were considered “totalitarian” and see if I agree.

Take the test yourselves and see if you’re as conservative/liberal as you thought!

Fr. George Rutler published this short admonishment in the parish bulletin this week:

“An increasing number of individuals, especially during weekday Masses, ignore the notices in the narthex about turning off cellular telephones. More than one or two have even been seen answering them. It is unlikely that such individuals read the parish bulletin or would remember what is written, but it behooves the faithful to remind these visitors that their interruptions are offensive and that anyone who withdraws during the Sacred Liturgy to speak on a device should not return and attempt to receive Communion. Distractions during Mass are venial sins, but willful distractions are more serious. At the opera, offenders are removed. Unlike the theatre, the House of God is sacred, and this notice is gentler than what is prescribed in many other public spaces.”

Not to mention people who show up to Mass dressed as if they’re going to the beach or a nightclub.