The maps below come from a study done by Kansas State University. I am not fully sure how good it is. But, their methodology is interesting. For instance, lust was graphed by looking at STD patterns in the USA. Enjoy looking at the maps, and seeing where your area stands on the sin scales. From […]
Internet myths and truth
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By now, all of us are aware that you can find many false claims on the Internet. Yet, at one time or another, we have all been taken in by an Internet myth, by both print stories and by video stories. Why is this so? Well, there are several reasons: Let’s face it. Incredible things […]
Hobbits?
No, I have no explanation for the photograph above. The only place that I have seen it is on Hyperdox Herman. However, see the photograph below from a post of mine from nearly four years ago. Look at the chalice. I believe that it is the same one. As to whether this is the same […]
Feast of the Presentation 2014
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel. This past Sunday was the Feast of the […]
Noah movie coming 2014
One of the Superbowl commercials had to do with a coming movie, called simply, Noah. It has some impressive star power behind it. From Emma Watson through Russell Crowe through Jennifer Connelly through Anthony Hopkins, etc., there is a lot of star power behind this movie. It looks like it will be a very typical Hollywood […]
Vampires (Vrykolakas) and crosses
This is a post for those who watch vampire movies and/or read vampire books. Have you ever wondered why it is that, in the old tales, vampires (vrykolakas) react to Christian symbols? In the original Dracula, by Bram Stoker, Dracula reacted not only to the cross/crucifix, but also to Holy Water, the Rosary, garlic, and […]
Inculturation or Syncretism, it is hard to know, part 03
It is not my intent to offend with the picture above, but it most certainly does give a good visual example of what happens when there is syncretism. Syncretism is not merely the use of practices or clothing or even similar sounding names from another culture. Syncretism is the transfer not simply of a practice […]
Inculturation or Syncretism, it is hard to know, part 02
Yesterday, I wrote about the difference between inculturation and syncretism, about a passionate and a dispassionate analysis of how a new religion interacts with the old existing culture. But, today I am going to mention that sometimes the adoption of cultural practices is purely accidental. The photograph above is of a Native American kiva. Notice […]
Inculturation or Syncretism, it is hard to know, part 01
The photo above is of a fresco found in a Roman Catholic Church in Chivay, Perú. I would pass through Chivay on my way from Arequipa to Cabanaconde where I would mount a mule to go to celebrate the Liturgy in Choclo. Choclo is an indigenous (Quechua) village in the Colca Canyon. However, if in […]
When using Hitler terminology goes way over the line
I wish I could tell you that the comic above is not true, but sadly, the first panel is completely true. It is an actual quote from a billionaire named, yes, Tom Perkins, from the last couple of days. While Republican are upset that someone dares to raise the minimum wage for those employees over […]
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