Metaphysical Paralysis

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Next Step #412: From accidents to determinism, the factors that defy fatalism make for a background to a metaphysical analysis. The aftermath and afterglow of 101 years and counting. Political myth and hype that keeps the masses entertained. Opportunities missed and the next step.
Announcing the new Gor Mkhitarian album “Passport”
Calliandra Shade by Ian Anderson
Aurora Prize in Armenia
St. Peter Armenian Church, Glendale
100 Year Journey trailer
100 Year Journey virtual tour: www.100yearjourney.org
Fr. Vazken in Rwanda
Cover Photo: “Hanging at Micky D’s on the 24th” by Fr. Vazken, 2016
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Ahead of the Game

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Next Step #411: Disenfranchised/Disillusioned Priests: Moving beyond “Props” and finding a message of “Liberation” through Christ. More political humor… Here is a message for the 101st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Sainthood of the Martyrs moving to victory from victimization. And some personal reflections from the early Karabagh movement. Good feelings for a few words.
Seven Springs by Zulal
Leveraging Love
In His Shoes – a “movement” www.InHisShoes.org
Armenia: Open Wound
Window: Liberation
Photo: Duet Mission by Fr. Vazken 2009
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Props for the Play

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Next Step #410: Quest for Peace – a different way of looking at responsibility in Artsakh & Armenia. As clergy are placed as props* in the grand opera, here’s a chance to reject political agendas and opt for self-determination in sync with Christ’s invitation. Taking Christ OUT of the Church is not too bad when you realize it’s demanded by Christ Himself. Much food for thought in this edition.
* Definition of Prop: a pole or beam used as a support or to keep something in position, typically one that is not an integral part of the thing supported.
Links: “Nobody’s Fault” Dixie Hummingbirds
Adam Schiff & Condoleeza Rice on the word “Genocide” (from minute 3:20)
Vespers & Talk on Peace – April 13, 2016
AYF Azeri Protest April 8
Catholicos Aram statement
Jesus Christ Superstar (Movie)
Politics First – Antonovich’s Respect?
Cover Photo: Flowerboxes in Yerevan by Fr. Vazken, 2014
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Effective Prayer & Protest

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Next Step #409: Attack on Artsakh and Armenia. You’re asked to pray; now let’s make it effective. Are all wars really civil wars in the sight of God? Does God have his favorites and pick sides? Imagine no borders and imagine an end of evil? Is it easy, if you try? Concentrated protest with an edge – leveraging love and finding God. Comparing with MLK and finding the secret advantage. “Death of God” – 50 years later. Personal story: A baptism for all the right reasons.
Photo: “Imagine No Borders” by Fr. Vazken 2014
Song: Garabaghi Yeghnik – Qemache
Azeri Attack on Karabagh
Artzakh TV – Archbishop Pargev
Gala on Next Step #248
Leveraging Love
Karl Barth
Time Magazine “Death of God” 1966
Butterfly Effect
“I found the Pearl”
Fr. Vazken on Martin Luther King Jr.
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