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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Opus 2016-75: Thoughts on Bug Squashing

Usually I can squash a bug and think nothing of it.  Today my mind took a detour. 

The little black spot was moving so even without my long range glasses on I could tell it wasn’t something I had dropped.  I changed glasses, got a napkin and grabbed the little critter before he could get away.  I then proceeded to flush him down the toilet.  I guess I didn’t actually squash, I flushed.

I personified and began to wonder what was going through his little excuse for a mind.  Remember that I teach middle school so I am familiar with how little minds work.  Was he panic stricken or did he feel like he was on a wild ride at Six Flags?  Do bugs feel pain or fatigue?  Had I just committed murder?  Was I helping a Buddhist on his way to Nirvana?  Was it really a bug from the NSA and I had broken a federal regulation?  Is this just my way of trying to forget that we could have a choice between Donald and Hillary in November?

I guess I will pour another cup of coffee and worry about it later.

homo unius libri
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  1. Gorges SmytheMarch 17, 2016 at 6:07 AM

    If your voting choice makes you THAT distraught, you'd better make it Irish Coffee (for today only)! lol

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    1. PumiceMarch 18, 2016 at 9:46 AM

      Are you trying to say that the NSA did not send that bug to check me out?

      Grace and peace.

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  2. chipmunkMarch 17, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    Haha, it's kind of comforting to know that I'm not the only one who ponders such things!

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    1. PumiceMarch 18, 2016 at 9:47 AM

      You are not alone. If you don't believe me then listen to the voice in your mind.

      Grace and peace

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  3. Vincent TonMarch 17, 2016 at 5:58 PM

    #BugLivesMatter. Only white men kills black bugs. Bug on bug crime is a lie. #Racist

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    1. PumiceMarch 18, 2016 at 9:49 AM

      I guess God is a racist because He, or She if you prefer, made very few white bugs.

      Consider it karma.

      Grace and peace.

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  4. Gorges SmytheMarch 18, 2016 at 6:46 AM

    I give a lot of critters a "burial at sea." Incidentally, I responded to your comments if you're curious.

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    1. PumiceMarch 18, 2016 at 9:50 AM

      I am always curious even if my name is not Gorges.

      Grace and peace.

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