The word “heretic” is indeed used too frequently nowadays. It has a definite meaning and function, to distinguish new teachings from the Orthodox teaching; but few of the non-Orthodox Christians today are consciously “heretics,” and it really does no … [Continue reading]
Post about artistic creativity on the Orthodox Christian Network
When I write on the Orthodox Christian Network, I cannot repost it on this blog. This is not because of the OCN. Rather, it creates a problem with Google. Why? Well, as you all know, Google uses algorithms in order to page rank. But, when the same … [Continue reading]
Excellent questions for the VA
I am listening live to a House of Representatives committee interviewing various VA officials. I have heard a couple of questions that are really excellent. My favorite one has to do with Information Technology. My second favorite one has to do with … [Continue reading]
A little phrase that I really like
Every saint has a past, and every sinner a future... – Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde’s life was both enigmatic and scandalous. In fact, his life has the makings of many a past and future Ph.D. thesis. He was sentenced to two years in jail for the charge of … [Continue reading]
The VA scandal and pro-life musings
The informational poster above comes from the website of the American Legion. We are fortunate in Alabama that none of our facilities have been found wanting at this point. I am proud of that and I hope that our record keeps up. I know that we have … [Continue reading]
When opposing the President is more important than consistency or integrity
Sgt. Bergdahl was recently released by the Taliban in trade for five prisoners. Since then, a wave of criticism has come from various Republican members of Congress. This would be slightly more believable had not these same members of Congress not … [Continue reading]
When a prisoner exchange becomes just another opportunity for political attacks
Several Republican lawmakers have already raised concerns that President Obama violated U.S. law by approving the exchange of prisoners at Guantanamo without notifying Congress 30 days in advance. Others are worried that it violates a U.S. precedent … [Continue reading]
A VA suggestion with which I agree
Yesterday, the Vietnam Veterans for America (to which organization I belong) issued the following statement on the departure of Shinzeki: (Washington, D.C.)—"Eric K. Shinseki has tendered his resignation as Secretary of the Department of … [Continue reading]
Look around you
“If, then, I were asked for the most important advice I could give, that which I considered to be the most useful to the men of our century, I should simply say: in the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.” ? Leo Tolstoy, … [Continue reading]
Painful times at the Department of Veterans Affairs
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Association issued the following statement today: IAVA CEO and Founder Paul Rieckhoff issued the following statement: “The new IG report on the Phoenix VA is damning and outrageous. It also reveals the need for a … [Continue reading]
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