the gates of hell by theRusso on DeviantArt Yesterday, I was on an art website, a quite legitimate one, and it's a sad commentary on the current state of our society that I have to aver that it is a legitimate art website. But, that is not my point. … [Continue reading]
A Disney Aslan nightmare
Disney Narnia by M-Mannering on DeviantArt And ... this is why we should never allow Disney to buy the rights to produce the Chronicles of Narnia. Could you imagine a Disney Narnia? The drama in the Chronicles would be reduced to a song and dance … [Continue reading]
Bad ideas are sometimes appealing
baaad idea by nebezial on DeviantArt We have all had those bad ideas. You know the ones I mean. The ones that you know will get you in trouble, but the joke is too good to pass up. As a child you knew you should not play a joke on your brother or … [Continue reading]
On libertarian and public release of taxes and health records
Kerfuffle by KicsterAsh on DeviantArt Recently there has been a kerfuffle going on in the political campaign. In different ways it involves both Hillary and Trump. And, it has me frustrated because it is a kerfuffle that is based on pressure outside … [Continue reading]
09/11 – Remembering the largest maritime evacuation in history
This is to honor a large group of civilians who were never properly honored. We remember the police and firemen of 09/11. Most of us are not aware that the largest maritime evacuation in history took place on 09/11. It is estimated by the Coast Guard … [Continue reading]
Response to “King James English and Orthodox Worship”
I normally do not respond directly to another writer’s blog, as this can lead to strong misunderstandings and sometimes even inappropriate comments. It is worse when I generally agree with most of the writings of that particular author. In all … [Continue reading]
A source of Guayabera clergy shirts
Eight years and one month ago I published a blog post about the unavailability of clergy shirts in a guayabera design. I pointed out that clergy shirts in Panama design were available but that, sadly, no guayaberas were available. Well, I am … [Continue reading]
Chrysostom: Wealth, Poverty, Government, and Ideals
Saint John Chrysostom has several things to say about wealth and poverty. His sayings have been collected into a booklet titled “On Wealth and Poverty” which you can get at Amazon. Most everyone who is into the whole subject of wealth and poverty … [Continue reading]
Inconsistency of King James English only Orthodox believers
I published a post yesterday on a subject that included, in passing, a comment on the insistence on the use of King James English only in Orthodox services. There are only some that insist on that, but they are a strong enough force to prevent the … [Continue reading]
On tradition and old habits
As Orthodox, we pride ourselves in conserving the Holy Tradition that we have received from the Fathers. We pride ourselves on the surprise people get when they read some of the Early Church fathers and find that it sounds like some of what the … [Continue reading]
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