Comments on: From Under the Rubble http://glory2godforallthings.com/2011/05/26/from-under-the-rubble/ Orthodox Christianity, Culture and Religion, Making the Journey of Faith Thu, 23 May 2013 09:10:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Lewis http://glory2godforallthings.com/2011/05/26/from-under-the-rubble/#comment-45212 Lewis Mon, 30 May 2011 17:21:09 +0000 http://glory2godforallthings.com/?p=7446#comment-45212 When Solzhenitzyn began his open criticism of communist Russia, most Americans praised his judgement and his wisdom. Solzhenitzyn was invited to the United States to address Americans in a speech at Harvard (if I remember correctly). In essence, he said we were headed down the same path with the same misguided understanding of life. American praise halted and defensive rejoinders began. I was most disappointed that President Carter, who espoused Christian values and beliefs, rebuffed Solzhenitzyn as badly mistaken about America.
Here is a self-test for each of us: read/reread ‘From Under the Rubble” and keep up with the statements with which we agree and disagree.

]]> By: fatherstephen http://glory2godforallthings.com/2011/05/26/from-under-the-rubble/#comment-45166 fatherstephen Fri, 27 May 2011 19:40:54 +0000 http://glory2godforallthings.com/?p=7446#comment-45166 Ruth Ann,
Of course it is interesting that such a Constitution should come from one of the former Soviet-bloc countries and not one of the perennially “free” secular states of Western Europe. Irony is bittersweet.

]]> By: Ruth Ann http://glory2godforallthings.com/2011/05/26/from-under-the-rubble/#comment-45164 Ruth Ann Fri, 27 May 2011 18:42:57 +0000 http://glory2godforallthings.com/?p=7446#comment-45164 This morning I read something that gives me hope. I found out that Hungary adopted a Constitution on Easter Monday that acknowledges its Christian roots and values. It is countercultural to the secularist trends that have devastated Europe. While I realize this event is not what the Kingdom of God is all about, I see it as something that is good for promoting a climate that accepts Christianity. Some people are waking up. Its like a beacon. Will others come to their senses? I hope and pray for a yes on that.

Here’s the source of my information: http://www.convertjournal.com/2011/05/elsewhere-hungary-vs-europe.html.

]]> By: Dean Arnold http://glory2godforallthings.com/2011/05/26/from-under-the-rubble/#comment-45161 Dean Arnold Fri, 27 May 2011 12:51:03 +0000 http://glory2godforallthings.com/?p=7446#comment-45161 I used to think there were a couple of really big, bold lies in our culture—the fetus is not a baby, for instance.

Now, I believe nearly the entire culture is awash with lies, with the premises also being lies.

Solzhenitzyn’s charge is indeed a great challenge.

Christ is risen.

]]> By: David Dickens http://glory2godforallthings.com/2011/05/26/from-under-the-rubble/#comment-45158 David Dickens Fri, 27 May 2011 03:51:08 +0000 http://glory2godforallthings.com/?p=7446#comment-45158 This is something I’ve been wanting to pick up for some time now. Until now I did not now how to say it, “DO NOT LIE, REFUSE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LIE.”

]]> By: fatherstephen http://glory2godforallthings.com/2011/05/26/from-under-the-rubble/#comment-45156 fatherstephen Fri, 27 May 2011 01:41:21 +0000 http://glory2godforallthings.com/?p=7446#comment-45156 Photo: the ruins of Christ our Savior Cathedral in Moscow, destroyed under Stalin. Today it has been rebuilt in duplicate of the original.

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