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Archive for December, 2009
St Nicholas: “Re-claiming” Christmas
Around this time of year we often hear about “re-claiming” Christmas; often with very little effect. However, this piece by Religion & Ethics Newsweekly on a move to re-claim St. Nicholas is I think a very thoughtful and possibly one of the more effective places to start. Tweet
John Damascene
Born to a noble family around AD 675 – John was well educated, and served as a counsellor to the Caliph. When iconoclasm began, under Emperor Leo the Isaurian, John wrote in defence of the icons. As a member of the Caliph’s court, John was beyond the reach of Leo; so he had a letter [...]
Zephaniah
One of the minor prophets. Zephaniah lived in the 7th century BC. Tweet
It’s All Fake!
Have a look at this vid of behavioral economist Dan Ariely describing an interesting experiment involving fake fashion – you know the ones – you find “Gucci”, “Prada” handbags and sunglasses being sold for £5 at street vendors all over London. In the experiment he discovers that wearing fake fashion items seems to . . [...]
Philaret the Merciful
Philaret lived during the second half of the 8th century. HE WAS A LAYMAN! (huray!). . . . He was well established, and lived comfortably with his family. Throughout he earned a reputation for his generosity – especially to those in need. Due to theft, he lost most of his wealth. Philaret continued to give [...]