Threatening Justice in Big Ways

Next Step #222: Hungary releases a killer/Azerbaijan rewards a killer and Justice is threatened everywhere. Fr. Vazken pushes the story outside of politics with a reminder of Dr. King's warning, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everyone." Catholicos Karekin II calls for action. Moving the clock from 24 hours to 140 characters and moving the Christian outside his/her comfort level. A "Baku style wedding" leaves everyone moved to tears as a King and Queen take their child to the altar of God - a true story from Fr. Vazken's journal of Deviations from Orthodox practices in favor of Armodoxy. Final thoughts on Neil Armstrong, not forgetting Michael Collins.
Hungary Azeri Hate Crime against Armenians: http://armenianchurchyouthministries.org/flyers/Hungary-Azeri-Hatecrime.pdf
Ani's Bubbles: What does it Matter. http://bacheegsandlove.blogspot.com/
Song: "Ervoom Em" (Listen to My Heart) by Datevik
"Two Short Planks" by Ian Anderson
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Before Any More is Hijacked

Next Step 221: Fundamentals of Christianity come out as we start sweating the large stuff. Following the hijacking of the Christian Church, is Orthodoxy up for a kidnapping? Misconceptions are keeping us from reaching our potential and finding Peace. Jesus and the Pussy Riots - it's about change, it's about revolution - turning over the tables of life. The Good Samaritan might have been a punk rocker or even a Turk - he was there to take us out of our comfort zone. Forget the words, listen to the concepts. Elections in the United States - what can we learn about politics and religion? What are the challenges for us today. Politics and Religion - let's talk. Put a bark into the bite so the caravan will stop and take notice of its flat tire.The Spanish Side of Aram Khatchadourian and the definition of identity.
Song - "Ayn Kisher" (Yev O Phe) by Element Band
Music - Spanish Guitar Music
Ani's Bubbles - "Juggling Life" -  http://bacheegsandlove.blogspot.com/
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The War is Over - Merry Christmas!

Next Step #184: News that the last of the American troops are pulling out of Iraq sets the pace for this Next Step. In the aftermath of war - an opportunity to seek lasting peace by eschewing politics and opting for a true spiritual understanding of life, humanity and the offer to love. Opting out of violence. A Merry Christmas to all! The conversion of Saul and a conversion at the Children's Memorial service. Advent "additions" in preparation for Theophany. 
Poverty hits Americans 1 in 2
John Belizekjian "What Child is This?"
Ani's Bubbles - "Are You Going to Help Me Now?" - An Armenian father & son during the earthquake.
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Keystrokes for Peace and Avoiding the Politician

Next Step #179: Just back from Blogworld and New Media Expo, the Epostle.net team is renewed and exploring the dimensions of social media today. The pen, several years ago, was mightier than the sword. Today, emails seem passe. How social media and technology are being exploited by the Gospel. Andy Rooney's passing. Still trust the politicians? A big shift since the 1970's - how politics "validates" religious leaders; hypocrisy and the crimes we commit. The "boldness" of St. Peter and the Apostles are expressed in the post-resurrection experience, circa Pentecost 33.
Ani's Bubbles: Lesson's Through Life's Stages
"Song of the Genius" by Gor Mkhitarian www.gormusic.com
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