Six City Walk Against Genocide

Next Step #255: Walking through 6 cities* to the Armenian Genocide Martyrs' Monument - It's a walk "In His Shoes" - It's a change of perspective. Keeping identity in the aftermath of Genocide. The scorecard on the "Combined" Divine Liturgy - Diocese, Prelacy, Protestants and Catholics - who's who and what's what? Was this Liturgy a spiritual awakening? Or another political ploy to get the "troops" in line? Fr. Vazken gives his perspective. The "God Generation" - they came after the Genocide. A book introduction - "Nowhere, a Story of Exile."
*Six cities - Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Montebello.
Anush's Pomegranate - Facing Genocide Awareness and Beyond Recognition
Song: Hovhaness Badalian - "Hye Enk Menk"
Book: Nowhere  - Story of Exile
Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument - www.uacla.com
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Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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The Sound of One Hand Clapping

Next Step #99: Genocide Commemoration - why we can't forget. Story of the USC Annenberg School's Denial Policy, Interview with William's College Student Madlyn Mgrublian who single-handedly organized the campus commemoration; Follow up to the Famine and a glimpse of a REAL miracle, one of resurrection and hope for tomorrow.
Music: Soorp Soorp by Gagik Gasparian – www.gagikgasparyan.com
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for www.epostle.net
This episode sponsored by Professor Nicholas & Janine Economides

Expelling the Fairy Tale of Expulsion

Next Step #89: The causes of sin and usurping God's power: A different look at Expulsion Sunday. Check out the warning label on some of your OT stories: Religion is not for children. Fairy tales make for good camera, but can scare the kids (and us) to the point of no return. Returning to paradise is a goal beyond the stories. Comments on the expansion of Epostle.net with the NEW DAILY PODCAST: A Lenten Journey. WALKING IN THE SHOES of the people of Darfur and unveiling of this year’s April 24 outreach program.
Music: "Atoms in Motion" by Armen Donelian;
Bubbles by Ani: "Gardening";
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

Summer Wrap Up and the Electronic Horizon

Next Step #64: Wrapping up a busy summer and looking ahead at the electronic ministry to come, Fr. Vazken details some of projects that were developed during his Sabbatical and new steps for the electronic vision. The passing of Ted Kennedy, gives cause for reflection – about him, yes, but even more, about us and religion. The recent decision of the 9th Circuit court and the Armenian Genocide – how to counter the blatant disregard for justice.
Music: The Dance of the people of Trapizone, (Music of Armenian, Kanun)