487. Many Things, Part Two: Idolatry, Orthodoxy-Conservative or Liberal?, BBC & AJ, Perplexed about Abortion, Sexual Identity

This is the second of two Posts consisting of matters I’ve found or thought about, none of which are long enough to comprise an entire Post. I. Idolatry The First Commandment “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have […]

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486. Many Things, Part One: School Shootings, Why we desire God, Good Manners and Politics, The Clash of the Patriarchs and Russia’s War against Ukraine

For this Post and the next one, you’ll see a whole bunch of subjects I’ve been saving up, none of which is long enough to require a Post of its own.  Some are “editorials” from me. Others are from other sources. 1)   Editorial: School Shootings Really, I didn’t intend to put this first. I […]

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485. Patmos, Part Two: 1) The Revelation, 2) Saint Nektarios (on Patmos!), 3) An Appendix: True Religion

Understanding The Revelation (The Apocalypse) I came home from Patmos with a great tan which must have been a miracle, because my last Post implied that I spent my time there in church – yes? No. In the old days, I loved to go to a quiet beach and read. I found this little beach […]

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484. Patmos, Part One: The Island of Saint John the Theologian – with an Appendix: The Value of Travel

During August I’ve been repeating some Posts from years past – with a few improvements. (I’ve never been able to leave well enough alone.)  This one was originally published on October 6, 2017, telling about my trip to Patmos in September 2007. And as I write this, it’s August 30, 2024. Seventeen years ago – […]

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483. I’ve got to go traveling again! Greece and Saint Nektarios

I’m sorry this Post is a day late. I went to my eye doctor yesterday, who put drops in my eyes, so that my computer screen was a blur. I know this sounds like the old “my dog ate my homework” excuse, but it’s true!  As I’ve told you, I’m taking August off and repeating […]

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