Ok, so why did I not post today? (It is 10 pm right now.) Well, frankly, I was driving back from visiting the grandkids. I spoiled them and my daughters (two of the three) rotten, as well as a future son-in-law. We went to the Birmingham Zoo; I … [Continue reading]
David Letterman manages to unite conservatives and liberals
Father Orthoduck™ wishes to commend David Letterman on finally uniting both conservative and liberal women's groups. Normally those groups work against each other on various issues, and rarely do they agree. Nevertheless, after a serious two-day … [Continue reading]
Be mindful, oh Lord . . .
"Be mindful, O Lord, of those who bear fruit and do good works in thy holy Churches, and who remember the poor." -- from the Anaphoras of St. John Chrysostom and St. Basil. So, what might a costly grace look like? The Department of Education of … [Continue reading]
Orthodoxy, Bonhoffer, and cheap grace
Why should a person whose only commitment to Christianity is that they attend church on most Sundays, give some, and behave correctly (by and large) not feel a little concerned? Pastor Dietrich Bonhoffer said, "cheap grace is the preaching of … [Continue reading]
On right-wing wackos and the Dept of Homeland Security
In April of this year, Secretary Napolitano warned the USA that we were in danger from right-wing extremists. At that time she was attacked for having improper views of people with conservative political views and asked to apologize. In particular, … [Continue reading]
On yesterday’s Holocaust Museum shooting
Yesterday we all received the shocking news of the attack on the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. A known racist and extremist, James von Brunn, decided to make the Holocaust Museum a blood bath that would be remembered on his tombstone. And, he must … [Continue reading]
Posts from 1850’s southern arguments part 03
Again, my apologies for not having much analysis, but I am quickly posting this from our diocesan conference. This next excerpt has to do with Dr. Ross' view of the development of human history. As I have said before, I do not agree with Dr. Ross. … [Continue reading]
Posts from 1850’s southern arguments part 02
This will be a quick post, since I am at an Econolodge on the way to the diocesan conference. Let me do a quick cut and paste from the Wikipidea on a movement that has had much influence in American Evangelicalism and Fundamentalism. That movement is … [Continue reading]
Posts from 1850’s southern arguments part 01
This week I am at the diocesan conference. So, I am going to publish some excerpts from a book in the public domain. I do not agree with the arguments in the book. If I can, I will make some comments, but, mainly, I want you to see the exegetical … [Continue reading]
An American Saint — the committee
Father Orthohippo and Father Orthoduck were both assistant pastors in the same congregation once upon a time. We know each other well enough to laugh together, share grandducklings (or grandhippos) stories together, etc. He recently posted the below, … [Continue reading]
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