The quote below is from a CNN news article: (CNN) — For the first time, a patient has received a synthetic windpipe that was created in a lab with the patient’s own stem cells and without using human donor tissue, researchers said Thursday. Look carefully at the sentence. The stem cells were the patient’s own […]
Happy July 4, 2011
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. — A politician from the 1950’s. I like the quote above. It is a quote that could be applied to Christianity as well. Let me give you some thoughts. The Boston Tea Party was an emotional outburst of […]
When evil enters the Church
The story below is from the time of the Nestorian controversy. It gives us an idea of what can happen when evil men misuse the Church for their personal gain. But, it also gives the witness of a holy man standing up to that evil. Our Lord warned that there would be both wheat and […]
What is wrong with this picture of the New World?
The picture on your right comes from the Trafficking in Persons report for the USA Department of State. This was a report that began to be published the first year of President George W. Bush’s first term in office. Because of the outbreak of war, it was lost that both President and Mrs. Bush (but […]
Christians, vaccinations, and herd immunity
A devout Christian heard an urgent news report on his radio that a flash flood was within minutes of entering the peaceful valley where he lived. Immediately he went to his knees and prayed for safety. The words were still on his lips when he became aware that water was gushing under his door. He […]
Don’t you just hate the cult of positive thinking
From one of my favorite bloggers comes this video. It is a long one, but, as Pithless Thoughts puts it, this is one of the best critiques of positive thinking that I have seen and heard. It is purely secular and it is 10 minutes long. But, take the time to watch. It will be […]
The CDC gives advice on possible zombie apocalypse
Besides being a priest, Father Orthoduck is a published medical professional. (No, he is not a physician.) So, he is quite aware of how often people do not pay attention to medical warnings or medical directions. For instance, there is a regular problem with people returning with an infection that has not been cured. Often, […]
Odd astronomical coincidences
Most of us are not aware that groups such as the Chinese, the Arabs, the Mayans, the Aztecs, and the Incas knew significantly more about astronomy long before the Europeans. During the European Dark Ages, the Chinese, the Koreans, the Japanese, the Anasazi (American southwest tribal people) and the Arabs record a new star appearing in the skies. It was […]
Disney has no sense of shame
Father Orthoduck is rather upset today. Why is he rather upset? Well, please go to the website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. While there go to the “Trademarks” column and click on option 2, “Search Marks.” On the webpage that comes up, look at, “Select a Search Option,” and click on “Basic […]
Spotting military fakes
Yesterday, I posted about a pastor who lied about his military service and exemplified how Satan can take an even good man, and little by little seduce him to the dark side. However, for those of you who wonder how one can spot a military phony, there are several websites that will help you find […]
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