Father Orthoduck wonders whether the priest pictured above is an Orthodox priest. :mrgreen: … [Continue reading]
On Luther and the Desert Fathers
All of us are aware of Martin Luther's deep awareness of his many sins. His compunction and his long confessions were legendary. In fact, they were legendary to the point that there is a small cottage industry among some "modern" theologians and … [Continue reading]
Church sign humor
Harry Potter as savior
Courtesy of the Orthodixie website, the picture above comes from an edition of The Dallas Morning News. As he points out some have found the picture to be quite offensive, as it is the traditional Orthodox pose by Jesus Christ. And, not surprisingly, … [Continue reading]
Wolvermouse
Father Orthoduck used to read the X-men quite regularly back when. And he used to love their exploits. However, Father Orthoduck has seen what the Orlando machine, and no he does not mean the basketball team, but the mouse, has done in taming every … [Continue reading]
Why is it hard to explain the Lord’s Supper?
Have you ever tried to explain the Lord's Supper, the Eucharist, to someone? It is difficult is it not? There are Scriptural references that say it is Body and Blood, and yet when we partake of the Lord's Supper, it is rather obvious that we are … [Continue reading]
Christians and sweat shops overseas
Father Orthoduck is aware that Christians from every political persuasion have condemned the sweat shops and forced child labor used in several of the countries that provide our clothing, toys, etc. There is no religious support for children being … [Continue reading]
Does God like democracy? — part 04
So, if a human monarchy does not appear to be what God wishes as his most preferred government then what type of governmental system does God prefer? Well, I could go governmental style by governmental style, but let me cut to the chase. The … [Continue reading]
Pope Benedict’s reply to Teddy Kennedy
As has been widely reported, the late Senator Edward (Teddy) Kennedy sent a letter to Pope Benedict XVI shortly before his death. Excerpts from the letter and the pontiff's reply were read at Sen. Kennedy's private burial service. I will only quote … [Continue reading]
Does God like democracy? – part 03
Now yesterday it might have seemed that I was supporting a monarchy, but that would not be true. I was pointing out some of the arguments that can be made pro-monarchy. But, there are arguments that can be made against a human monarchy. One version … [Continue reading]
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