An interesting beginning, both were quoted by the moderator on remarks that showed less than exciting opinions of the vice-presidency. Gov. Palin got the first answer and was able to make a little joke out of her response. Sen. Biden was not able to … [Continue reading]
Biden vs Palin, 50 to 70 minutes
They are still on foreign policy. The subject has been on the Middle East for several minutes now. Again, both of them are going at it, toe to toe. I am amazed at the high level of debate that has been expressed in the last few minutes. I feel like I … [Continue reading]
Biden vs Palin, 30 to 50 minutes
Gov. Palin is going right after Sen. Biden, while, so far, Sen. Biden is being much more cautious with Gov. Palin. (In passing, the moderator is a very strict time-keeper, and, so far, she is asking the hot-button questions for both sides.) Now … [Continue reading]
Biden vs Palin, first impressions
You will notice that there is no post for the first 1/2 hour of the debate between Biden and Palin. That is because I was at a Bible Study. And, yes, I think a local Bible Study is of more significance than a national debate. Because I missed the … [Continue reading]
Scripture, Tradition, and Ecumenical Councils, part 05
It took a little longer to return to this subject than I thought. But, what is Holy Tradition? In order to understand more about Holy Tradition, it is very helpful at this time to use a way of speaking that is much more common in the East than in … [Continue reading]
Roots of Mysticism, post 02
In God, the 'eros desire' is outgoing, ecstatic. Because of it lovers no longer belong to themselves but to those whom they love. God also goes out of himself . . . when he captivates all creatures by the spell of his love and his desire . . . In a … [Continue reading]
Descarados Republicanos
Descarado is a Spanish word that may have several meanings, but one of them is shameless. The root of the word is cara, which means face. So, a descarado is a "faceless" person, that is a person without honor, in other words, a shameless person. For … [Continue reading]
Christians behaving goodly
Today the New York Times has a story on the Roman Catholic school system in France providing sanctuary to Muslim students. You can read it here. The schools are still overtly Roman Catholic, with crucifixes in every room. But, they also allow respect … [Continue reading]
I don’t understand
OK, I do not understand. The majority of the Democrats vote for the 700 billion dollar rescue bill. The majority of the Republicans did not. Now the Republican party is blaming the Democrats for the failure to pass the bill. Supposedly, it is Rep. … [Continue reading]
AAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!
OK, breathe deep! It will be OK. The sky is not falling, no it's not. Breathe, breathe. Click on the picture if you want to see the store that sells it. … [Continue reading]
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