YES to the American Right!!! Much of my family is on that side of the fence and I honestly don't even discuss religion with them. Not throwing pearls before swine. The Christianity these people are trying to nationalize is not Orthodoxy, and it's not Orthodox friendly, either.
Here Here!! I've never heard the term "salty" used in this way, but I love it!
And may I be so bold as to add my own "salty" item to your list?
Bishop Alexei of Alaska's non-apology apology. And this goes to the larger "pet peeve" I have with our beloved Church. Yes, we are a "praying" church. Please don't get me wrong, prayers are good & absolutely necessary, except when we hide behind them and use them as an excuse to do what we can to bring about the change we are praying for. Case in point:
Before and during the historic meeting between Trump & Putin, Bishop Alexei asked (implored?) the faithful of his diocese to pray for peace in Ukraine. Then, he had a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY to put all those prayers into action, and he failed, utterly & completely. Then, when this was rightly pointed out, he offered an apologetic non-apology by simply not addressing the issue at all, and instead diverted attention to the Russian Missionaries to Alaska and the purpose of icons. (Don't we already know the purpose of icons?) Anyway, will our Metropolitan accept Bishop Alexei's non-apology? Probably. According to his statement, he seems more concerned that Bishop Alexei met with Putin without his knowledge, than what actually transpired. It seems the Church has lost its prophetic voice...and don't even get me started on the genocide in Gaza taking place before our very eyes. Yes, of course, we are praying for it to end. Lord Have Mercy!
I don’t think the right or the left is a friend to Orthodoxy.
YES to the American Right!!! Much of my family is on that side of the fence and I honestly don't even discuss religion with them. Not throwing pearls before swine. The Christianity these people are trying to nationalize is not Orthodoxy, and it's not Orthodox friendly, either.
Love it!
Here Here!! I've never heard the term "salty" used in this way, but I love it!
And may I be so bold as to add my own "salty" item to your list?
Bishop Alexei of Alaska's non-apology apology. And this goes to the larger "pet peeve" I have with our beloved Church. Yes, we are a "praying" church. Please don't get me wrong, prayers are good & absolutely necessary, except when we hide behind them and use them as an excuse to do what we can to bring about the change we are praying for. Case in point:
Before and during the historic meeting between Trump & Putin, Bishop Alexei asked (implored?) the faithful of his diocese to pray for peace in Ukraine. Then, he had a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY to put all those prayers into action, and he failed, utterly & completely. Then, when this was rightly pointed out, he offered an apologetic non-apology by simply not addressing the issue at all, and instead diverted attention to the Russian Missionaries to Alaska and the purpose of icons. (Don't we already know the purpose of icons?) Anyway, will our Metropolitan accept Bishop Alexei's non-apology? Probably. According to his statement, he seems more concerned that Bishop Alexei met with Putin without his knowledge, than what actually transpired. It seems the Church has lost its prophetic voice...and don't even get me started on the genocide in Gaza taking place before our very eyes. Yes, of course, we are praying for it to end. Lord Have Mercy!
This is definitely on my salty list
You just crack me up. You’re an amazing writer. I’m really sorry about the worst day of your married life.