Monthly Archives: May 2011

ON THE ASSASSINATION OF CHRISTIAN BISHOPS

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

We in the United States are not accustomed to physical persecution, or the assassinations of our religious leaders. It seems strange and alien, against all  civilized behavior. Of course, in Christian history we have numerous examples of Christians killing other Christians, not … Continue reading →

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BISHOP N. T. WRIGHT – “WHY ARE AMERICANS SO FIXATED ON HELL?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

Here is an interesting interview with Bishop N. T. Wright about a new book by Bell. This gives a new perspective on American idiosyncracies. Every nation has its own set of special emphases.  Hell is one of American Christianity’s. Fr.Orthohippo … Continue reading →

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THINK POLITICIANS CAN NOT INTERFERE WITH YOUR RELIGION? THINK AGAIN .

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

May 19, 2011 is the day when a ballot initiative was approved for the upcoming elections.  San Francisco voters will vote on banning circumcision of any male under the age of 18.  The wording includes the provision that there will … Continue reading →

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A TROUBLESOME PROBLEM

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

I recently became aware of a situation to which I had give no serious  thought over the years.  Most of you probably have also given little real thought to it. A report from CBS- Detroit asserts that 47% of Detroiters are … Continue reading →

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ON THE WONDERS OF ENGLISH

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

Be grateful that you grew up speaking English. Here are a few reasons for appeciating such an upbringing. [I am in the process of learning how to use my new PC.  It really is a bit different from my former Mac.  It … Continue reading →

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Incense Psychoactive

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

The wisdom of the ages can be found in many things.  The use of incense in worship services apparently heightens the worship time by making our senses more accute. Here  is a report detailing a study investigating just that, Hmmm. … Continue reading →

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