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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.

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Opus 2017-330: Headlines: A Blizzard of Snowflakes

It looks like the battle between the working classes in America and the prima dona snowflakes of the sports world is escalating.  Again some disclaimer.  I do not pay attention to professional basketball.  I have never paid attention to professional basketball.  Now it seems that they are moving toward the list of overpaid-to-play-games crowd that live in a bubble. 

The NBA champions (?) will not be invited to the White House this year.  I think that is the impact of the headlines I am seeing at My San Antonio.  There seems to be some disagreement on whether they were invited in the first place or would ever consider attending but it is more fun to watch than an NBA game, at least for me.  I remember ignoring sport teams visiting the White House in the past.  Now I can ignore them not going.

We have all the hoopla over the NFL knee problems.  America as a whole has been cheering Trump as he says, “Fire the bums” even if we think turning off the TV is enough.  Now it seems to be spreading to the world of basketball.  Will baseball be next?  (Just checked Drudge, the answer is yes)  NASCAR?  Probably not, it is hard to kneel while driving a car.

I only hope that the librarians of America don’t start getting political in this way.  I would hate to boycott the public library.

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  1. Gorges SmytheSeptember 24, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    I'm sure libraries have altered the lists of books they order due to snowflake tastes, but I think they're safe otherwise. As for who was invited and who wasn't, I think only one guy was "uninvited" due to his mouth and the rest of the team (according to one guy, at least) chose not to go.

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    1. PumiceSeptember 25, 2017 at 5:22 AM

      Even that issue is up for debate and I don't have enough interest to sort through it.

      There are a lot of forces warping our libraries. One of them is new editions of old books. I am sure you heard about some editors snowflaking Huckleberry Finn. It also goes to such staples as the Hardy Boys. The originals had them praying over dinner and going to church. I believe those have been edited out of the new editions.

      Let the reader beware,

      Grace and peace.

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