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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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) … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Dr. Who concert 2013
The British have a tradition of what they call the “Proms” every year. For those of you who are really really geeky, above is an over one hour Dr. Who concert. Enjoy! … [Continue reading]
Oh my! Arizona GOP censures its own senator
The resolution quoted in the next several paragraphs was passed by a voice vote at an Arizona GOP meeting on the 25th of January of the State committeemen. I am assuming that there were women present, however, if you were to go to the Arizona GOP … [Continue reading]
Strictly Cuban fun
The above video is strictly for comedic enjoyment. There is no other point being made, other than that being Cuban is a privilege. Enjoy, have a laugh, maybe even smoke a cigar without telling the Surgeon General. … [Continue reading]
A note of liberal madness
María Conchita Alonso is a Cuban-born singer / actress who was raised in Venezuela. She has won a couple of Grammy awards and had some gold albums back in the early 1980’s. By the mid-1980’s she entered into films, and you might have seen her back … [Continue reading]
You cannot GOP this up
The Facebook post above is a real one. It is not made up. It is not a Photoshop. However, it was taken down by early evening today. Unfortunately for the GOP, this was both shared and had screen shots taken of it by various people and news … [Continue reading]
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