Tag Archive for: Politics

Realigned to the Road Ahead

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Next Step #594: The Genocide is not a bargain chip nor a punishment: Rejecting a political solution for sacred remembrance. A look and re-look at a true mission for ourselves and our collective energy, as prescribed by Christ himself. “For this I was ordained…” (Luke 4) and its meaning today. Finding the poor, the brokenhearted, captives, blind and oppressed – in the here and now – not too far from home. A special Fr. Vazken annual review and one of the essentials for the In His Shoes and Armodoxy understanding!
Dizzy Gillespie – Odyssey
Salt Peanuts
Essentially Anush – Line drawings
Tweeting from Fr. Krikor’s Ordination
Luke 4
Western Diocese website http://www.wdacna.com/
Cover: Road in Jermuk, 2019 Fr. Vazken
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Expelling the Laugh Track

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Next Step #507: Expulsion Sunday is the backdrop of this episode as Fr. Vazken looks at the myth of Eden and the power of politicians and law makers, with attention paid to the placement of the laugh-track. Waking up with inspiration, motivating ourselves in face of violence, Florida and more. Jesus fulfilling the laws of the universe, beyond the Moses stories. And the “prime of equal proportion.” Practical Lenten practices as prescribed in Scripture: a look at Matthew 5 & 6.
Seminarians in Moscow
Gun Violence in Florida
Trump: Arming Teachers
Reclaim: Embracing-Faith.com
Lenten Journey Day 11
Billy Graham
Billy Graham on Race
Problem of Evil by Fr. Vazken
Soft & Hard Reset
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Eclipsed & Reset

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Next Step #481: Post Eclipse Blues: Fr. Vazken returns from Oregon and delves into the spirituality of the solar eclipse. Charlottesville: Political response offers insight into Einsteinian insanity and it ain’t what/who you think. Beyond metaphors, the eclipsed Sun does win in the end.
Compilation of Sun-songs by Ken Nalik
Eclipse 2017
The Voyager Journeys
Bible & the Armenian Church
Time Magazine on Charlottesville
Eclipsing the Eclipse
The Oregonian
Voodoo Donuts
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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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