One of our major cultural assumptions is that we are destined to spread democracy throughout the world. Now, when I say “destined,” I mean destined in the full sense of the 19th century idea of Manifest Destiny. As you listen to recordings of presidents from both Democrat and Republican ranks, you can hear the drumbeat […]
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When to use incense
After watching this video Father Orthoduck found himself thinking two things. One, Father Orthoduck is very very glad that he is Orthodox. Two, may I suggest that this is a situation in which even the most die-hard Evangelical may wish to use lots of incense?
Israel was neither a democracy nor a constitutional monarchy
This is a small caveat to all our discussions in which we look at Old Testament Israel to try to apply some of what was done back then to today’s economic and political situations and this caveat applies whether we are conservative or liberal. Israel was not a representative democracy. Israel was not a constitutional […]
On false accusations
Father Orthoduck is not a fan of Rush Limbaugh. I agree with those who say that he has gone beyond being the entertainer he claims to be to being a person that is dangerous to the well-being of the USA. Nevertheless, that is no excuse for passing on false information about him. So, here is […]
John 6 was not just offensive to Jews
Huw, another blogger, comments on the Gospel of John, chapter 6. St. John 6 is the chapter that has Jesus’ teaching on eating his Body and drinking his Blood. The Gospel is offensive. It was so to some early Jewish followers and also to some Gentiles who heard it. So it is to many of […]
On taxes and the Old Testament believer
So, what percentage of the income of an Old Testament believer was taken from his pocket in by way of direct taxes and how much by indirect taxes? Most Christians would answer 10%, since that is what has been preached from pulpits for several generations. But, is that actually the case? Well, this may surprise […]
Chrysostom vs Eudoxia
The post below comes from the post of Justin Taylor. I must admit, unless the Holy Spirit were to directly intervene inside of me, I do not think that I would have the strength or the presence of mind to answer as clearly as he did. I think I would be simply satisfied if I […]
On Katrina and Judgment — quote of the day
From the blog of a conservative Baptist pastor: “More than a few preachers have said that Hurricane Katrina was God’s judgment on New Orleans. Which is apparently why it almost destroyed New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and left the French Quarter in place.” Father Orthoduck wonders whether this means that every time a hurricane hits […]
Still in love with my Kindle 2
Yes, Father Ernesto is still in love with his Kindle. He now uses it to listen to Audible books while driving his car. He listens to it while typing on the computer and doing his work. The more he uses his Kindle, the more he likes it. Just another friendly update on Father Ernesto’s Kindle […]
On the Bible and forensic evidence
Have you ever wondered why some of the rules of evidence in Scripture are so strict? Read the New Testament account of the trial of Jesus. Look at the words of the high priest as he confronts Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is utterly frustrated because of the testimony of the witnesses. Now the chief […]
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