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From a distance, one’s adversaries seemed fiends, but with a closer view, one saw the sincerity, and it was as great as one’s own. Perhaps Satan was the sincerest of the lot.
“Each of us repeats Adam’s journey and acknowledges, with the loss of innocence, that he is mortal. Weep and pray, O Arseny. And do not fear death, for death is not just the bitterness of parting. It is also the joy of liberation.” (Laurus, p. 30)”
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“Truth resists simplicity.”
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“Why would I want to win anything other than a beautiful game?”
― The Wise Man's Fear
― The Wise Man's Fear
“For the Orthodox Christian, the assurance is very clear. There is nothing to fear in this phenomenon, UFOs are merely a further manifestation of demonic presence. Our task is not to engage with them, or pursue them, it is to focus on the same spiritual struggles that the Church has always taught us. We are not in danger, UFOs cannot harm us, as long as we confess and repent of our sins, pray, receive Holy Communion, and trust in God’s love. Satan is a liar and we must reject his deception.”
― The UFO Deception: An Orthodox Christian Perspective
― The UFO Deception: An Orthodox Christian Perspective
“Long gone are the days when automobiles expanded possibility and choice for the majority of Americans. Now, thanks to its ever-increasing demands for space, speed, and time, the car has reshaped our landscape and lifestyles around its own needs. It is an instrument of freedom that has enslaved us.”
― Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time
― Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time
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