sometimes. We can be a very selfish people, self-centered, greedy, and given to violence. Often we seem like a culture with only goods and services and no soul, no heart, and nothing beyond the next gadget to buy. We can be promiscuous and vile, indulgent to our every whim as if it were the entire … Continue reading I Hate My Country…
Category: Politics
For Your Information…
December 7, 2013 The President and Mrs. Obama; The White House; 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; Washington D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President and Mrs. Obama, Greetings and best wishes to you and to your two precious daughters in the spirit of this Holy Christmas season. I was honored to receive your invitation to attend a White House holiday reception … Continue reading For Your Information…
A Plea…
So they believe they found chemical weapons in Syria and they believe that they were used by the government so I guess the best solution is to take a side in this civil war and add even more munitions and death into the mix. Plus we get the human and financial costs of potentially being … Continue reading A Plea…
Some Thoughts…
I think it's a good thing for observant Christians to ask questions of those in public office. The question is always a matter of style. Remember, we need to seek the salvation of every human, even those who would do us harm, and so our approach has to be towards that end. We can state … Continue reading Some Thoughts…
Yes…
What a strange culture we live in, in which people are expected to approve of everything those they love believe in and do, or be guilty of betraying that love. I have friends and family whose core beliefs on politics, sexuality, religion, etc., are not the same as my own, and it would not occur … Continue reading Yes…
I Hate Writing…
about politics these days because so much of the news is dismal and my soul is darkened when I wallow in the controversies of the world. Yet when I do speak, because sometimes it is a necessity, I try to speak for freedom, for that which would be good, for solutions, and hopefully not for … Continue reading I Hate Writing…
This Statement…
is from a man (Metropolitan Paul) who has been kidnapped by terrorists in Syria and whose whereabouts are unknown. He was kidnapped with another Bishop and their driver was killed. Please pray for the Christians of the Middle East, especially Egypt and Syria. They are being subjected to daily harassment by either their governments or … Continue reading This Statement…
On Religious…
restrictions around the world. A study from the Pew Forum.
A Thought…
A Video…
to help the world and Orthodox Christians understand. When you view this one YouTube you can see the whole series.