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About paulyr2

Single male, b. 1955, U.S. citizen, Italian, Christian, B.A. (Political Science) Seton Hall Univ., M.T.S. (Theological Studies) Drew Univ.

Tell the Truth

Posted on August 6, 2022 by paulyr2

If only people would tell the truth always, as a matter of principle, the world would be much closer to perfect. Truth is, firstly, a divine qualtiy, a character-trait of God. Truth arises in intelligent consciousness in association with some … Continue reading →

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Democracy: Politics and Protest

Posted on July 25, 2022 by paulyr2

The U.S.of A. in year 2022 is filled with protest and this is an attempt at theoretical understanding. We’re looking for background that may provide a broad answer to questions of why protest (?) and how come there’s so much … Continue reading →

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Experiment in Science and Religion

Posted on June 6, 2022 by paulyr2

Science A recent interview with a biochemist at Duke University in ‘Science News‘ inspired this post. Publisher Maya Ajmera asked Paul Modrich this question. You’ve described yourself as an experimentalist. What do you mean by this and how does it … Continue reading →

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The Unknown

Posted on May 17, 2022 by paulyr2

What don’t we know? Just what are we looking for? Do you know? Have you heard?

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A Message from the Middle Ages

Posted on March 15, 2022 by paulyr2

A 2021 film, ‘The Green Knight,’ directed by David Lowery, is based on the medieval poetic tale, ‘Sir Gawain and the Green Knight’ (14th century, middle English) by unknown author. Here is a portion, lines 485-490, which ends Part One. … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday and Lent (2022)

Posted on March 2, 2022 by paulyr2

We are living over 2000 years since the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christian church persists world wide with about 2 billion Christians; how many are sincere followers of Jesus is an issue. Jesus taught love of God and love … Continue reading →

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Two Approaches to Bible Study: Criticism and Faith

Posted on February 23, 2022 by paulyr2

Writing, the recording of symbols (shapes) on various media (surfaces), whether paper, rock, clay, tanned animal skin (leather), papyrus or electronic device, to preserve and transmit message and meaning, goes back to ancient Sumer, around 3400 B.C., in Mesopotamia. “The … Continue reading →

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Flannery O’Connor (1925-1964): Writer of Novels, Short Stories, Essays

Posted on February 11, 2022 by paulyr2

Mary Flannery O’Connor died at age 39 from Lupus and because of her self-discipline, dedication to writing and her Roman Catholic faith, produced two novels, thirty-two short stories, essays, reviews, letters, prayers, cartoons, that entertain and educate readers in the … Continue reading →

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Essenes: A Reference Guide

Posted on January 23, 2022 by paulyr2

In the fourth century before Christ, Alexander the Great conquered the ancient Near East, from Egypt to India, constructing a vast empire that enriched Greece economically and spread Greek culture throughout. The intermix of Greek (Hellenic) civilization and cultures of … Continue reading →

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‘Ok’ (‘Okay’) Theory

Posted on January 1, 2022 by paulyr2

Term ‘ok’ or ‘okay’ in English language means alright, yes, good. Term ‘ok’ has penetrated languages across the world. Watch a foreign language film or listen to foreign speech, European, Asian, African, and one will eventually hear ‘ok.’ Here’s example … Continue reading →

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