I was going to post this (with a gloating wrapper) at 00:01 on 5/22/11, the day after the end of the world. But the discussion has heated up beyond my expectation, and I don’t want to wait. Continue reading “7-Point Program from the Brink of Insanity”
Category: Faith & Ideology
Preaching to the Choir
Preaching tells people what they need to know. Preaching to the Choir tells them what they want to hear. Continue reading “Preaching to the Choir”
A Prayer for Enemies
A Prayer of St. Nikolai Velimirovic for one’s enemies Continue reading “A Prayer for Enemies”
Church and State
Georgia State history professor David Sehat adds to the Washington Post “Five Myths” series a worthy “Five Myths about Church and State in America.” I’d like to add a few observations, though.
Continue reading “Church and State”
Holy Friday
Some excerpts from the Orthodox services of Great and Holy Friday (from Fordham University), with apologies for formatting. Continue reading “Holy Friday”
Empty Promises
I finally got my fill of President Obama last week and stopped biting my tongue about him. I’d given him the benefit of the doubt for 27 months, but there comes a point when doubt ends.
There were at least three reasons why I’m sick of the man.
Annunciation
What human being ever gave God something He didn’t already have?
Stay tuned for the answer after this break, brought to you by Christianity as it was believed and practiced for 1500 years.
The Gospel in HOW many words?!
Will Campbell, formerly a hero of mine (I’ve not kept up with him), was taunted by a skeptical friend to summarize his “simple Gospel” in ten words or less. Continue reading “The Gospel in HOW many words?!”
Westboro Ba*t*** Church
Who wants people to hate God and go to hell? Satan and Westboro Ba*t*** Church, that’s who. Continue reading “Westboro Ba*t*** Church”
Seeing through things
I’m not a big fan of heartwarming internet stories. In fact, when I first read this story, and again when I saw the video a while ago, my first reaction was snarky. I still haven’t wet a hanky over it: Continue reading “Seeing through things”
Tipsy Teetotaler ن 