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Ales Rarus
A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog
random thought of the moment:
It is the power of the state to wage war and engage in an aggressive, imperialistic foreign policy that ought to be eclipsed by Christianity. Instead, Christians have willingly supplied the state with cannon fodder for its wars and military interventions.
— , “Christianity in Eclipse” [May 6, 2008]
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Be Fruitful and Multiply
Fans of Stuff’s latest about having lots of kids might find these articles interesting.
Bucking the norm, some families think big
It’s barely a blip on the nation’s demographic radar — 11 percent of U.S. births in 2004 were to women who already had three children, up from 10 percent in 1995. But there seems to be […]
The Vocation of Marriage and Parenthood
When Funky encouraged me to write a post about my desire for a large family and my friendships with people who already have large families, I could hardly believe my good fortune: this is my opportunity to fulfill my subversive plot to…..(cue B movie horror music)……change Ales Rarus into a MOMMY BLOG!!! (maniacal laughter echoing). […]
Proper Christian Behavior
More Christians should read the writings of the early Church fathers. Admittedly, I have only begun to do so myself. The first half of the following should be read and reread periodically by all Christian bloggers. "Cultivate quietness in word, quietness in deed, likewise in speech and gait; and avoid […]
Christian Bereavement
Apropos in light of the pope’s passing:
“The faith of Christ teaches more than courage in the face of death. Our attitude to death is transformed. As we come to a more intimate experience of the reality of God, we may enter into the overcoming power and strength of the great words […]
Faith Healing
I’m not talking about tent revivals and Benny Hin. This is serious stuff.
