I was going through a bout of sneezing this morning and it didn’t seem to want to stop. I kept acting like I was in polite company. I would cover my nose and try to stifle it. Then I let go one massive sneeze and sprayed it all over creation. This is not a problem since I was sitting on the front porch, before dawn, by myself. I was free to do so.
And I noticed that the sneezing stopped. This makes me ask a question. Would it be healthier if we would stop trying to contain our sneezes and just let them blow? Is the sneeze a natural, God-given, way of dealing with something in our head. Will we be better off if we would stop trying to stop?
How many of the habits we develop to be courteous and civilized are potentially unhealthy?
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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.
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, May 18, 2024
Opus 2024-120: Sneezing
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