Category Archives: culture differences

No Comment About Brazilian Anglicans

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Fr. Orthohippo

Jônatas Bragatto shared a link. ANGLICAN CHURCH CELEBRATES THE FIRST GAY MARRIAGE IN SÃO PAULO.(BRAZIL) “Reverend Arthur says the ceremony will be traditional, like the rite that united Prince Harry with the actress Meghan Markle in May of this year, … Continue reading →

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USA CHANGING SPEECH PATTERNS

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Fr. Orthohippo

Recently I was shocked to discover that I was observing and ignoring a major shift in American speech patterns.  For some reason, I had decided it was just a part of  “Young folks” speech.  Woops! This August I was in … Continue reading →

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Sweden Plans to Ban All Religious Schools

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Fr. Orthohippo

By llvadmin On Mar 29, 2018 After lax immigration policies have enabled a flood of Muslim immigrants from war-torn countries such as Syria and Iran to take up refuge in Sweden, the European country must now contend with several troubling … Continue reading →

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How much of the World Sees LBGT (if you are willing to allow such folk their Opinion)

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Fr. Orthohippo

 http://nation.lk/online/2017/01/28/why-indecent-hurry-over-lgbt-rights.html WHY THE GREAT HURRY OVER LGBT There has been much brouhaha over an attempt to give legal recognition to those with different sexual orientations. Critics have accused some sections of the government of making surreptitious attempts to legalise homosexuality … Continue reading →

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Buildings that blend with nature: why Singapore has them in abundance and Hong Kong doesn’t yet

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Fr. Orthohippo

http://tpc.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-5/html/container.html#xpc=sf-gdn-exp-3&p=http%3A//www.scmp.com Singapore is one of my favorite cities to visit.  When I was last there, the greening had yet to begin, except in their wonderful biological garden area. I am not surprised that the city is being transformed. Fr. Orthohippo … Continue reading →

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Turkish bill clears men of statutory rape if they marry

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Fr. Orthohippo

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38030182 AFP Critics are accusing the ruling AKP party of legitimising rape A bill which would allow men accused of raping underage girls to be cleared if they marry the girl has been preliminarily backed by Turkish MPs. The bill … Continue reading →

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Arizona Newspaper: Border Fence Too High, Illegals Can’t Cross Safely

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Fr. Orthohippo

May 10, 2016 A mainstream Arizona newspaper wrote an article chronicling the hardships that can ensue for illegal immigrants trying to cross over a 14-foot-high primary fence section of the Arizona-Mexico border. An article titled “Border Fence Jumpers Breaking Bones” … Continue reading →

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Now you see it, now you don’t….CULTURAL SHIFTS WITH RIGHT AND WRONG.

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Fr. Orthohippo

Change is continual and ranges from minor to major to overwhelming. What apparently is now occurring in North America will soon, probably, be overwhelming. I have seen first hand the adoption of changed definitions of Right and Wrong. USA cultural … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Catholics Petition God To Remove Jesus From Trinity. Delivery may be a problem.

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Fr. Orthohippo

(Nothing which comes out of San Francisco surprises me.  It is an absolutely marvelous place to visit, but a rather dangerous place to make your home. Source is a satire publication –  Fr. Orthohippo) San Francisco Catholics Petition God To … Continue reading →

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GERMANY (MERKEL) TELLS JAPAN TO FACE HISTORY SQUARELY

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Fr. Orthohippo

One constant problem with individuals, nations, corporations, organizations, etc.  is the strong desire to recount our pasts in the most favorable terms.  All of us can remember when we did this (or at least were very tempted to do it). … Continue reading →

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