Tag Archive for: Politics

Post-Election Determinism

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Next Step #440: The campaign is over, finally, and that’s about the only thing that is over. Beyond politics, some metaphysics in this post-election analysis a la Armodoxy. Connecting dots: Free Will & Determinism, Responsibility & the State, Trump & Hillary and a few more. New language: new ends for new means.
“Little Willow” by Paul McCartney
Bradley Effect
Newsweek double Covers
In Memory of Harout – IHS Feed
Embracing Faith Conference
Election Results
Cover: Eaton Site 2016 by Fr. Vazken
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Orange Color Politics

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Next Step #439: Politics is front and center in this episode as Fr. Vazken visits his childhood church, remembers the ugly politics inside the church and now  on the world stage with US elections in a few days. Social ethics – the importance of self-determination and a rejection of destiny, finding the tools to make our decisions. A metaphysical discussion has political and practical implications and applications in our world today. And no, we don’t serve on the altar!
“Observer” by Gor Mkhitarian
Truman/Dewey picture
Murder at the Altar by Terry Phillips
Catholicos at meetings in New York
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary
Embracing Faith Conference – Save the Date 
Whitewashed tombs
St. James, Los Angeles
USC School of Religion
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Missing Link of Revenge

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Next Step #438: Revenge is sweet they say, but never like this. It comes in the form of answering the Armodoxy puzzle and providing a missing link to the equation of love. It all comes down to patience: watch out instant-grats! Also – Prayer of healing, Naregatzi. American politics – voting for the lesser of two evils doesn’t make it right. It never has – or so we experiment and find out. The ethnic vote – Antonovich’s miscalc.
Zinvori Mayr by Shoushan Petrosyan
Narekatzi Prayers
Accident in Palm Springs
Faith of the Centurian
Next Step #282 – Halloween Edition
Embracing Faith Conference – Save the Date
Photo: Pumpkin Patch, Pomona 2016
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Mess without Poetry

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Next Step #424: A look at the messiness of political situations and unrest in the world; answers on the spiritual plane in the absence of Church. Too little, too late… and not even a prayer? Themes of non-violence, seeking justice, pursuit of happiness and the changes from the 60’s to today.  More on the bait and switch as found in Pokemon (#423). Coup in Turkey, Unrest in Armenia and the Trump wild-card, all in this edition.
Song: My City by Gor Mkhitarian off of the Passport album
Joseph & Mary’s Son
Armenia Live Feed
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Dignity
Declaration of Independence
NS #423 – Church business plan for Pokemon Go
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Power Tools

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Next Step #422:  Understanding the purpose of tools in getting the job done. The illusion of power through social media, the strength of religion to build and the unnoticed dangers of politics. Understanding the emotional vs historic Bible, the red letters and Telstar 5 at Big Bear. Announcing the decennial event of 7×77 Forgiveness Conference. And more.
Gagik Gasparyan
IHS Universal Peace Circle
Forgiveness Conference Archive: www.7×77.org
Bible in the Armenian Church
Telstar 5 Satellite
AC101 – Vartavar
New Orleans killing
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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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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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Worse Odds than the Lotto

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Next Step #397: No statistician necessary for this one – we hit two jackpots in one-week, both with worse odds than the $1.5B PowerBall but with much bigger payouts. Life-stories from the world of Armodoxy and one from Las Vegas (at the border) – odds you can live with. Religion, politics and more.
Song: “Stormy Monday” – Cream at Royal Albert Hall
Twenty things more likely to happen than hitting the Powerball
Obama’s Christian Tenure
Obama’s 2016 State of the Union
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A World & Life Anointed with Miuron

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Next Step 381: The Blessings that come with the Holy Miuron – part 2 (continued from last week #380) of the Miuron Blessing. Also – Pope Francis in the US and his remarkable remarks before Congress. Definitions: The value of Religion and the direction of Politics. A reminder of the Golden Rule and the danger of Christianity in the leftist debate. “Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.” – Oscar Wilde.
Song: “Strangers in a Strange Land” by Leon Russell
Miuron Blessing: www.etchmiadzin.com
Pope Francis’ Remarks before US Congress, video (Pope’s entrance to chambers at minute 51:00)
Pope Francis’ Remarks before US Congress, transcript
Lunar Eclipse
Vanity Fair Late Night
Photo credit – Last Rites
Fr. Junipero Serra
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The Butler Did It

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Next Step #374:  “The world is changing, I didn’t know where I fit in…” said the Butler, and so the challenge begins. In this episode – the 70th Anniversary of the Bomb on Hiroshima, ghost hackers, hitting the Trump piñata and politicians asking for Christian credentials. Along with…does the sun rise or set on Ararat?
Song: Aravod “Tears & Thick”
Hiroshima 70th Anniversary
Hackers
Obama Christian Credentials
The Butler
Pinata
CSNY “Shock & Awe”
Photo by Fr. Vazken “Outlook”
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