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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Saturday, April 23, 2016

Opus 2016-115: The One Eared Man

You have heard it said that in a land of the blind the one-eyed man is king.  That is not true when it comes to hearing.

I feel like I am the only person at my school that has working ears.  I hear announcements made, for instance that cell phones will not be tolerated.  They are to be turned off and out of sight.  I have heard it in a school wide assembly.  I have heard it over the PA system.  I have seen it in print multiple times. 

Yet if you are a student and do not have your cell phone out, you are a weirdo. 

Am I the only one with ears?  I feel like a shrill harpy.  I feel like the only cop in California writing speeding tickets.

I am learning to ignore the rules.  I just hope it doesn’t come back to bite me too hard.  I know the consequences will continue to mount.  If we kick the can down the road far enough I will be gone before it blows up.

homo unius libri

4 comments:

  1. Ah, Grasshopper, there is a difference between hearing the words and hearing what they really mean. (What they really mean is that, if the Powers That Be choose to get you in trouble, they can skewer you with the rules. The fact that everybody else is breaking them has no bearing.)

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    1. At my age I forget the humility in which Grasshopper responded. Let me just say that it sounds like you have been paying attention.

      Stay off the radar.

      Grace and peace.

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  2. Schools have become a place for simply warehousing the young, just like nursing homes warehouse the old.

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    1. One key difference is that nursing homes don't let their inmates loose on the general population, unlike schools. Other than that, spot on.

      Grace and peace.

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