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The Synod of Jerusalem – AD1672 – The Confession Of Dositheus: An Orthodox Response To Calvinist Ideas

(Eastern Orthodox Synod of Jerusalem, 1672) Context of This Confession A Synod of Eastern Orthodox Churches was called in Jerusalem in 1672 to refute the position of Cyril Lucaris, Patriarch of Constantinople, who had published a Confession in which he attempted to express Orthodox beliefs in terms of the predestination beliefs of Calvinism. From a … Continue reading The Synod of Jerusalem – AD1672 – The Confession Of Dositheus: An Orthodox Response To Calvinist Ideas

Creed of the Modern Thinker

A poem by Steve Turner We believe in Marxfreudanddarwin We believe everything is OK as long as you don't hurt anyone to the best of your definition of hurt, and to the best of your knowledge. We believe in sex before, during, and after marriage. We believe in the therapy of sin. We believe that … Continue reading Creed of the Modern Thinker

Intellectually Honest

Intellectually Honest For me... It's God In my heart, Or A gun In my mouth. ...................... The End My mother always said Just focus on your own life And forget about the rest. But I can't just close my eyes As civilization Crumbles around me ...................... The longer we are apart, love, The deeper my … Continue reading Intellectually Honest

Parking Lot Philosophy

Parking lot philosophy Steel table science Cool breeze spirituality And a forest fire religion ......... Flame does not catch On concrete and steel and glass How cold and safe we live Tearing out the beauty Before it has a chance to grow In fear it might move us To a place slightly more dangerous ......... … Continue reading Parking Lot Philosophy

Rhetorical Questions (Poetry)

Rhetorical Questions Who gives the goose such courage? Standing guard over its nest and mate Harmless yet heroic creature Standing up to us Six times his size. Don't worry bird We're just here to admire your river And the webs on your feet And the wings Which carry you across the sky. Who is your … Continue reading Rhetorical Questions (Poetry)