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Academic tells fellow Catholics not to fear the virtual world, which he says may prove a fertile ground for new converts.

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we go to virtual worlds to get away from nutcases like these...if at least for couple of hours.

Posted by dondarko (261 comments )

July 27, 2007 5:58 PM (PDT) Like Reply Link Flag

Its so wonderful: To see such an enlightened expression of tolerance for people with
differing views.
Posted by rapier1 (2575 comments ): July 30, 2007 11:32 AM (PDT) Like Link Flag

This story just screams talking Harry Potter heads: There's a funny cartoon about the Jesuits coming to Second Life here:
<a class="jive-link-external" href="http://www.itgumbo.com/mumbogumbo/2007/08/jesuits_to_enter_second_life_a.php" target="_newWindow">http://www.itgumbo.com/mumbogumbo/2007/08/jesuits_to_enter_second_life_a.php</a>
Posted by itgumbo (3 comments ): August 3, 2007 8:59 AM (PDT) Like Reply Link Flag

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