The trend in much fantasy writing today (especially in steampunk) is to show werewolves and vampires who are not controlled by their passions, but rather control their passions and—particularly in steampunk—manage to behave as civilized ladies and … [Continue reading]
Independence Day and rebellion, some thoughts
“Please him whom you serve as soldiers, from whom you receive your wages. Let none of you be found a deserter.” – Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to Saint Polycarp, circa 108. St. Ignatius wrote the phrase above as he was being taken by soldier to … [Continue reading]
Prosperity teaching and early Christian reality
I saw the comic above on Facebook. It reminded me of how often certain doctrines can only be upheld if one carefully "cherry-picks" the available information. This is also called "quote mining" in some quarters. It is often used in both print and … [Continue reading]
La poesía cristiana y la verdad
¡Oh llama de amor viva que tiernamente hieres de mi alma en el más profundo centro! Pues ya no eres esquiva acaba ya si quieres, ¡rompe la tela de este dulce encuentro! ¡Oh cauterio süave! ¡Oh regalada llaga! ¡Oh mano blanda! ¡Oh toque delicado que … [Continue reading]
Radicalized Christians
I have posted three images above: Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant. All of them speak to the idea of radical Christianity. And, all of them say pretty much the same thing. Two of the quotes are from saints, one a Catholic saint and one an Orthodox … [Continue reading]
Paul, Silas, the Blind Man, and the government
The death of Mohammad Ali gave me a bit of a different view of the Scriptures for today. Yesterday, I mentioned how Muhammad Ali’s legal fight helped set a precedent at the Supreme Court that has been of benefit to groups such as the Daughters of … [Continue reading]
Mohammad Ali, Islam, and Christian preachers
Muhammad Ali, the former Cassius Clay, was a controversial figure during most of his young life, but he ended up dying as a beloved person. His transition was quite interesting, and has been studied more than once. A braggart who could back up his … [Continue reading]
Platitudes, preaching, and panic
Preaching is a frightening task. On the one hand, God warns you that you will be responsible for what you teach and preach, to the point that in one of the Gospels he comments that it would be better to tie a millstone around your neck and drown … [Continue reading]
Orthodox and conversion
This is not a thought out theological reflection. I simply want to point out that the Old South, at its best, pointed out theological themes that had either been ignored in history or had lessened in value below what the Scriptures and Holy Tradition … [Continue reading]
Denial or reality?
I do not have a very profound point to make today. The problem with our reality is the problem of how often we are wrong. Any policeman can tell you, and has been able to tell you for decades, that eyewitness statements are notoriously unreliable. … [Continue reading]
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