Orthodixie

… Dawn Discovers:

“Evolution is the official state religion. Although it is possible to believe in God and evolution, it is not possible to not believe in God without believing in evolution — otherwise, atheists have no explanation for why we are here. Thus, it’s very important for the liberal clergy to force small school children to believe in a discredited mystery religion from the 19th century — evolution — in order to prepare them to believe in the nonexistence of God, one of the main goals of the American public education system.”

— The A. C.

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“In the Bible it is said that Moses heard the voice of the Lord saying to him, ‘Moses, Moses, tell thy brother Aaron to light a lamp before Me day and night, for this is pleasing in My sight and is an acceptable sacrifice to Me.’ That is why the Holy Church of God has adopted the custom of lighting lamps and candles before the holy icons of the Lord, of the Mother of God, and of the holy Angels and holy men who pleased God.”

— St. Seraphim of Sarov

Thanks to FWD from Fr Josiah Trenham who goes on to write:
Toward this end candles are provided in the narthex of the church for those who wish to make this special offering. The action of purchasing the candle, and then offering it with a special prayer is a holy action. Candles are not to be taken without purchase like a church bulletin. Nor should parents allow children to take candles and play with them like play-dough in the church.

Let us attend!

The conservative politics of the Bush administration forced me to have an abortion I didn’t want. Well, not literally, but let me explain.

What Happens When There Is No Plan B?

Thanks to FWD from Theodora Elizabeth

Did you know that the Planned Parenthood Abortion Business made nearly $900 million last year?

It’s H E R E.

Thanks to FWD from Paul in SC.

I saw him in concert; it was 1973. It was Big Ways Birthday Ball, the old Charlotte Coliseum. The headliner was Black Oak Arkansas. (Not my pre-teen cup of tea.)

Also on slate: Charlie Daniels Band (pro-hippy & pre-Jesus) and the Four Tops. I can’t remember the other acts. But, I’ll never forget that big ol’ Billy P hair. He came running out on stage in a shiny suit, swinging the jacket around over his head. He tore up the ivories … “Will it go round in circles!”

Another thing I remember? I remember Black Oak taking the stage in big ol’ whiteboy frizzy hair (pre-conditioner, combs & brushes, too), dressed only in spandex pants. (Unfortunately, that part at least: unforgettable.)

Then, Jim Dandy of Black Oak Arkansas said — growled — after their first incomprehensible number: “People call us animals! We’re not animals! Are we?” (The crowd, hippies nearly all, yelled back in the negative.)

Dandy continued: “WE’RE ALL ALIKE!”

That’s when my Dad said, “Come on, let’s get out o’ here … I ain’t like him.”

I realize I’m showing my age when, thank God, some are asking: “Black Oak What?”

Showing my age, too, by thinking … 59? Whoa. That’s way too soon to go.

May God rest his soul.

June 6, 2006 (6/6/6)

For many of you this would be a good day to start that New Exercise Program.

And, after a tiring workout, what could be better than a little needle work?

Sigh. Ours might just be the first generation to bore the ol’ devil.

Then again, what a spoiler this is, perhaps we should just check it off as another day.

SIXSIXSIX UPDATE: Know your enemy!