Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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A grand slam and no hitter — all in the same game!
I went to see the Tampa Bay Rays today, my first ball game in a very long time. Great game. Pitcher Matt Garza threw a no hitter, and Matt Joyce hit a grand slam. Nice. Sorry Detroit fans. Garza Pitches Fifth No-Hitter of Season in First for Tampa Bay
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Tulsa World: Speaker didn’t reflect the church’s views
Source: Tulsa World By: GEORGE C. MICHALOPULOS Recently, the Tulsa Interfaith Council sponsored an appearance by Frank Schaeffer. I had the pleasure of attending one of Frank’s lectures. As a fellow Orthodox Christian it’s always good to see Frank. Whether you agree with him or not, you know you’re in for a good and lively…
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Mattingly: Shocking words to the Presbyterians
Source: The Republic Anyone who attends one of the national church assemblies that dot the calendar every summer knows that they are highly ritualized affairs. Officers will be elected. Political issues will be discussed. Lofty resolutions will be passed. At least one long business session will include a proposal about clergy benefits and salaries. […]…
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Colson: Christians and Civil Disobedience
Source: Colson Center
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Turkey offers citizenship to Orthodox archbishops
Source: Today’s Zamann Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan has quietly led the gesture to the Orthodox, who face a shortage of candidates to succeed İstanbul-based Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, 70, and serve on the Holy Synod, which administers patriarchate affairs. Turkish law requires the patriarch to be a citizen. But the Orthodox community in Turkey, an overwhelmingly…
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