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Orphaned Thoughts

Boredom on a Deserted Island

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Previously I introduced A Theological Defense of Darwinism, Intro, which is a segue into the next few posts. Continuing with my comments, let us assume we were stranded on a deserted island. There was enough food, fresh water, shelter and clothing, but we were bored. So we get on our knees, pray to God, and … [Read more…]

A Sunday School Story

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Despite my mildly Semitic last name, my paternal grandparents were Greek Orthodox immigrants from Syria (we have since moved up to become Lebanese parvenus).  My father ‘got religion’ after had he established the family business and married my mother, and in his 30’s went to college and became an Episcopal priest. ‘Father Abraham’ no less. … [Read more…]