Last night, my brother-in-law Mark and I watched the first half of the first episode of the new “Ancient Aliens” series on the History Channel. It’s an expansion of the documentary that came out a little while ago. Not being a scientist, as my friend George P. can attest, I watched the program solely with… Continue reading Ancient Aliens? A Troubling “Documentary” Series
Month: April 2010
Seeing a Familiar Protestant Painting Reminds Me That I Did not Completely “Reject” My Religious Upbringing
<disclaimer> This post will be a little more emotional and personal than what I usually post. Also, since this is a reflection, I will not be providing extensive citations. It’s kind of a tribute. Perhaps I will convert this in to a proper essay, after I’ve had time to let it sink in.</disclaimer> Some people… Continue reading Seeing a Familiar Protestant Painting Reminds Me That I Did not Completely “Reject” My Religious Upbringing
Pascha: Our Renewal
Dear Friends in Christ, Christ is Risen! Χριστός ανέστη! I write you this message during Bright Week, the glorious week immediately following Pascha, the feast of the Resurrection of Christ. The theme of Pascha (Easter) is exemplified by the following hymn: It is the day of Resurrection; Let us be radiant in the festival! Let… Continue reading Pascha: Our Renewal