Kevin Considine

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Biography:
Kevin Considine is a theology graduate student living in Chicago, IL. He has an M.A. in Theology from Catholic Theological Union, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Constructive Theology and hopes to work as a teacher/scholar at the university level.

He writes about the intersection of faith, politics and culture with a particular concern for the problem of human suffering. In doing so, he wants to remind people that God gave them a brain for a reason and that faith and thinking go hand in hand. He is a cradle Catholic in an ecumenical marriage to a wonderful woman who keeps him in line. He welcomes comments, critiques and/or fits of anger and can be reached at considkp@yahoo.com

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008 a 3:16pm
The truth is that Sen. Barack Obama is Christian. He isn't Muslim. But that brings up a question: Why would it matter if he was? It shouldn't matter at all. But apparently to some it matters alot.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 a 10:25am
Without God there is no justice. That’s short and to the point. And that has become my firm belief during my three years in seminary. But let me explain what I mean and what I do not mean by that statement.
Thursday, May 1, 2008 a 12:19pm
I’m glad Obama hasn’t left his church. But I wish more people would give him and Trinity the benefit of the doubt. No matter what they think of his political views. Because no Christian should be asked to abandon a good church.
Monday, April 21, 2008 a 5:08pm
Pope Benedict XVI's meeting with victims of pedophile priests was a symbol. It was meant to bring the suffering of the victims into the heart of the Body of Christ. It made the victims known to the head of the Church. And perhaps it will bring the U.S. bi
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 a 4:27pm
I am no expert on popes. And I often disagree with Pope Benedict XVI. But as I welcome him to the U.S. I see him as a pastor, a spiritual leader and as a real human being. And I think that all of us U.S. Catholics could benefit from doing likewise.