Porky and Piglet: sacrificing their blood for you...

Porcine plasma

Knowing that a fine mist of pig's blood will be sprinkled all over his body after his bomb explodes may well cause an Islamic terrorist to think twice before following through with his heinous act

I'm no dad but I want to join!

Dads Against Do-Rags

I will not be a slave to fashion. I will not wear recycled pantyhose on my head. I will honor the best traditions of my forebears. I will be free!

If this isn't a strange blend of Orthodox Judaism and Amish 'worldly renunciation'...

Rabbi Rules on Sabbath Skating

The Institute for Science and Halacha is 'not an institute that is looking for loopholes' yet it houses, 'amateur inventors tinkering at work tables to find Shabbat-acceptable devices. Among the latest projects is a doorbell that uses air pressure instead of electricity' and 'an attempt to create Shabbat wheelchair that uses pneumatic power as an alternative to electric power.'

The institute is a mix of library, workshop and warehouse. In one room, Orthodox rabbinical students pore over books. Next door is a workshop loaded with switches and wires, a place to experiment with ways around using electricity on Shabbat.

outside the Church there is no salvation... !(?)

For those who would malign my posts, know that they are directed as much at Orthodox (myself and others).

You ask, will the heterodox be saved... Why do you worry about them? They have a Saviour Who desires the salvation of every human being. He will take care of them. You and I should not be burdened with such a concern. Study yourself and your own sins... I will tell you one thing, however: should you, being Orthodox and possessing the Truth in its fullness, betray Orthodoxy, and enter a different faith, you will lose your soul forever.
St. Theophan the Recluse

Life-giving grace

…the tradition we have received through life-giving grace must remain unchanged forever. He who redeemed our life from corruption gave us the power to be renewed, and the source of this power is hidden in an indescribable mystery. It brings great salvation to our souls, but to add or to take anything away from it is to forfeit eternal life.
St. Basil the Great

A wonderful example of a pseudo-corinthian column blended with an exquisite fiberglass vault.

For those afraid to ask...

...you can now find out in two steps if you're saved!!

My favorite replies to those damned souls:

Good works cannot save anyone.
Water baptism and communion are for those who are already saved.
Born of Christian parents.: This can not save you. The Bible says: 'They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God...' (Romans 9:8)
Confirmation., Penance., Extreme unction., Membership in a lodge or fraternity.: These are man made doctrines and are not taught in the Bible. God says: 'But in vain they do worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.' (Matthew 15:9)

They somewhat redeem themselves saying, "AFTER you are saved, obedience to God brings love, joy, peace and happiness -into your life." However, there's nothing of deification in those words...but to be expected coming from a B-thumpin' crowd.

Christ Died... That's History. Christ Died For Me. . . That's Salvation! 'For God so loved the world that He gave Son, That _______________ whosoever (your name) believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' (John 3:16)
Friend, if you can sincerely put your name in the blank space above, on the authority of God's Word, you can KNOW you have eternal life. 'Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on Me HATH (possesses now) everlasting life. (John 6:47)

ps. For all those "saved" after reading this post, send me an email.

The super "new calendar"...

This is going to upset the Church year for sure..."Through a study of various passages in the Bible, a timeline can be calculated, which begins with the date of priestly service of Zacharias during the Jewish two-week "course of Abia." The timeline continues through the conception of Zacharias' son, John the Baptist, on July 31st, and on to the birth of Jesus Christ, indicating October 31st as the birthday of Christ."

Protestant wisdom

God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world - Although many accuse him of it.
John Wesley

I think this is about my favorite quote from a Protestant - it's just so witty.

Who's up for a road trip?

Nov. 4: Boston Gay Men's Chorus will perform at Wellesley College, Houghton Memorial Chapel, at 7:30 p.m. The concert, which is free and open to the public, is jointly sponsored by Wellesley College and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills.

Psychologists...

...it's such a blessing to have them to tell us that....du du du du...halloween is scary...

Cinema-geddon

...getting bible prophecy in the hands of top actors and filmmakers... With the conflict in Iraq making daily news, and a guaranteed market in the faith-based organizations, this high-action, highly relevant film addresses our modern conflicts with a positive message: Hope. ...the formula for Armageddon that is pure Hollywood on film, but accurately centered in scriptural references. ... Mr. Gossett, Jr. had this to say regarding the underlying issue of war and peace as humans: "You can't end the war in the world until you end the personal war within yourself." In World At War, Mr. Gosset Jr., playing the President of the United States of America aptly addresses both issues using actual references and biblical prophecies in the context of leadership.

Does that last line sound in any way familiar to anyone else?

Cloud Ten CEO Peter Lalonde sees a new paradigm. "I'm not sure how to even categorize this movie," he said. "It is not a theatrical release, but rather some kind of hybrid. Our goal is to provide Churches, and other Christian venues, with a well-supported, turn-key event that allows them to both reach out to their community and raise funds for their local ministries instead of pouring it into theatres' coffers. It's a means to an end."

Spreading heresy as a "means to an end"? ...but wait, the end is also heresy...

And I grew up thinking I was a midwesterner...

Your Linguistic Profile:

80% General American English

10% Yankee

5% Dixie

5% Upper Midwestern

0% Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Is that a cookie in your bag or are you just planning to blow up the airport...?

"Both of those items together on the screen gave the appearance of an ... improvised explosive device"

Get real?

Free Workshop "GET REAL About Contraception"
Attend a free workshop sponsored by the Department of Family Medicine entitled "GET REAL - An Open Discussion on Contraception". The workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 26th from 12:00-1:00pm in the 4E Conference Room of the Outpatient Care Center at 1801 W. Taylor Street. Workshop is open to all students. Participants will receive a free gift

I wonder what kind of free gift is to be given out...

Isn't it ironic?

Campus Paper's Publications Targeted by Anti-Conservative Vandals
The publisher of a conservative student newspaper at the University of Georgia says he finds it ironic that liberal students who champion tolerance on campus have apparently demonstrated extreme intolerance by vandalizing his fliers and newspapers.

That's a long time holding it...

Cindy Sheehan and other peace activists plan to 'die symbolically' for the next four days outside the White House to represent the American soldiers who have died in Iraq.

'I'll be laying down and not getting up,' Sheehan said Tuesday to a small crowd in which the number of journalists exceeded the number of protesters. 'When they let me out, I'll do the same thing if I get arrested.'

Cindy loo-hoo

It's nice to see the Heinz estate will live on...

Heinz Kerry settled suit for $15 million
Heinz Kerry sued the owners of the airplane on which her husband, U.S. Sen. John Heinz, was traveling, as well as the owners of the helicopter involved in the crash. ...
The 1997 settlement states that $3 million would go to Heinz Kerry as co-executor of the Heinz estate. The remaining $12 million was paid to Heinz Kerry and the couple's three sons, John IV, Andrew and Christopher, according to court records. ...
Heinz Kerry, who was born in Mozambique, is heiress to the Heinz Co. food fortune, estimated last year to be worth $500 million.

Nationwide 'All American Gospel' Vocal Competition Canceled

No Gospel Idol for you

Don't worry Colonel K there's always next year for you...

Intolerance in action

Mellette event to feature speaker, pork, ice cream
Northwestern Area Connections Central and Preschool will present Thom Flamboe on Sunday at the United Methodist Church in Mellette.
A pork supper will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by ice cream sundaes. Flamboe will deliver his speech, "I Am Somebody," at 6:30 p.m. A free-will offering will be accepted.

I don't think this planned event is very tolerant towards Muslims who wouldn't be able to attend since pork will be served...