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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

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.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Opus 2024-373: A Good Reason

I think all of us recognize that the current educators and academics have done everything they can to destroy patriotism and love of country.  Many of them actively hate America.  Others are just kind of sheep led along by those who do the hating.

Sunday we celebrated Veterans Day and part of the celebration was singing patriotic songs out of the hymnal.  It didn’t take very long to understand why these people hate patriotism.  All of the songs dealing with patriotism and love of country also dealt with love of God and giving God credit for the blessings we have.

Take for instance the Battle Hymn of the Republic.  The last verse has these words,

In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me.
Now that is a thought you would not want precious young woke minds to hear.

Or,
America!  America!  God shed His grace on thee,
And crown they good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea!
So if you’re looking for part of the reason why the songs are not popular ,why they’re not sung, why the whole topic is avoided, it’s because people who hate America also tend to have a hatred for God.  They may cover it up.  They may call themselves Christians.  Don’t believe it.

homo unius libri

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