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About the rainbow bridge, I am so sorry
After expressing my views about rainbow bridges, I’ve been informed that many pet owners believe in the rainbow bridge. When their beloved pets leave them, it is to cross over the rainbow bridge into an eternal back yard. Although I … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, The Facts of Life, The god problem
Tagged Norse mythology, Rainbow Bridge, Richard Wagner, The Ring Cycle, Valhalla
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Let’s check in on the god problem
As summarized by Harper’s Weekly Review: The Bible will be removed from elementary and middle schools for depicting “vulgarity or violence” in a school district in Utah, where the Book of Mormon will also be undergoing review. A purification ceremony … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life, The god problem
Tagged baptism in Pirate's Cover, Bible in Utah, Book of Mormon, Harper's, St Peter's Basilica
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Outtakes and Vagabonds: A contemplation of heroes, and the first Oscar
Years ago, a boyfriend told me about a discussion he was having with his son, a student, who was taking a course in ancient mythology. He’d been given an essay assignment to describe heroes. His father, who had taught comparative … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Human rights, Revolution, The Facts of Life, The god problem, voting and voting rights
Tagged "Wings", Academy Awards, Adolph Zukor, Alexei Navalny, Charlie Bluhdorn, Frank Yablans, Gulf + Western Building, heresy, heretics, mythological heroes, Oscars, Paramount Pictures, the Oscar, Vladimir Kara-Murza
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