The Gutenberg Bible displayed by the United States Library of Congress, demonstrating printed pages as a storage medium. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Divorce is not the unpardonable sin. Despite the fact that divorce can be forgiven and remarriage can ensue, it is never to be taken lightly. If you love your spouse, but are not “in …[ read more ]

“αθεοι” (atheoi), Greek for “those without god”, as it appears in the Epistle to the Ephesians on the third-century papyrus known as “Papyrus 46” (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) My ex-husband would leave me early in the evening so he could get into the bars before the cover charge went into effect. This, he said, was because …[ read more ]

Once upon a time I am divorced. It is not the unpardonable sin , despite the theology of many churches. A sad example of how unforgiving many Christians can be about this issue is seen in the calling of a dear friend of mine. “Sam” had been called into the ministry. With all of his being, he …[ read more ]

On May 27, 1870, five hundred additional Fenians reinforced the straggling,  poorly trained group at Leahy’s farm in Trout River. They were well situated behind a ditch in a hops’ field, had a stout barricade across the highway and woods and the river on their flanks. Had they been well trained and well led, they could …[ read more ]

Fenian raids (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) The Fenians arrived in Malone expecting to find arms awaiting them. Wrong. The US government had confiscated most of them along the border. Thus, unarmed, the Fenians thought it best to not attack Canada in 1866. Border agents seized a trainload of arms in Watertown. The Fenians recaptured them. Once more, in …[ read more ]