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Syncretism, Absorption, The Curious Dynamics of “Christianizing”…and the Arrival of February
I have shared in the recent past, patient reader, that my doctoral studies were specifically in the realm of “theology” – from ancient Greek, meaning literally “a study/word about God.” Theology asks, among other things, what do we mean by … Continue reading
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Janus, Turn About’s Fair Play….Out You Go….and Don’t Let the Door….
This first month of the New Year, long named after the literally two-faced, old Roman god, Janus, began with one of his faces looking back at the old year 2010, having pushed it into the annals of history. And while … Continue reading
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Geminid Meteor Shower, Sun Sets Later, Winter Solstice, Sun Rises Later, The Cold Moon, Great Horned Owls
Faithful readers of this blog since it began in September have learned by now that hearkening back to my youth – and my long ago idea of becoming an astrophysicist – I still like to observe the starry skies and … Continue reading
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The Rev. Dr.'s Musings on Nature, Life & Belief 