Category Archives: Church

Magic, Mystery, and Marriage

Earlier this month, we were blessed to celebrate the marriage of our elder daughter to a fine, young, Orthodox Christian man. It was a beautiful event, held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Washington, DC. A few … Continue reading →

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Does God cause hurricanes?

When an earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, evangelist Pat Robertson made headlines by saying the earthquake was God’s judgment on the Haitians for their wickedness. At least one of other religious leader, the Patriarch of Moscow, and a few Haitian … Continue reading →

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Christ or Allah: What’s the difference?

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? The question is sometimes posed by people who think that since Christians and Muslims both believe there is only one God, they must worship the same God, only in different ways. The … Continue reading →

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Moses and the Big Bang

Most creations myths are quite silly, starting with things like a giant egg or snake or rock. But not the ancient Hebrew account of creation in the first chapter of Genesis, traditionally attributed to Moses. The Genesis account actually makes … Continue reading →

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