Papež a válka
Jinak obecně. Myslím, že kromě Ruské federace a Putina je zatím
největším poraženým z Ukrajinské války Církev. My všichni
křesťané jsme velvyslanci Boží a nositelé imago Dei a nejlepším
obrazem Božím, který nevěřící kolem nás mohou spatřit, my všichni
se modlíme „posvěť se Jméno Tvé“ (snažím se tady zreprodukovat
křesťanskou variantu židovského pojmu Chillul Hashem). A během
této války vidí opravdu hrozné věci. O patriarchu Kirillovi
a moskevské pravoslavné církvi snad ani není třeba hovořit, ale
tato katastrofa se bohužel neomezuje zdaleka jenom na ně. Tenhle
zmatený příspěvek na blogu arcibiskupa Duky (je možné, že by
arcibiskup napsal blog post pod vlivem?) a Hnutí pro život, které
bohužel mnozí považují za projev autentického křesťanství, je
snad jenom drobnost, která zapadne.
Ale mnohem horší je podle mého to, co předvádí papež František
(kterého jinak mám docela rád). Místo toho aby se jasně postavil
na stranu Ukrajiny (a pět a půl miliónu svých řeckokatolických
věřících) tak neustále lavíruje, do Kyjeva se nevypraví
a odůvodňuje to tím, že když válku nevyřeší, tak to nemá cenu (že
by otec měl stát blízko svým dětem v nouzi mu asi nikdo neřekl),
hořekuje nad tím že válka je špatně (možná by si možná měl
přečíst něco od katolických klasiků o spravedlivé válce), ale
jasného a dramatického vyjádření se jsme se nedočkali (a že jich
právě on je schopen: asi málokdo zapomene na tento obrázek papeže
modlícího se v dešti za nemocné Covidem). Doufá snad, že ho bude
Putin brát jako nestranného a umožní mu být prostředníkem
vyjednávání a kvůli tomu obětuje svoji věrohodnost? Takové
kravině snad nemůže věřit nikdo soudný. Kvůli mlčení papeže (byť
možná složitě komplikovaně ospravedlnitelnému) máme Hitlerova
papeže a teď zjevně budeme mít Putinova papeže.
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On Technology of Horcrux creation
(my comments on “Diary Horcrux Murder” by berkeleyjake)
It may be possible that the result of the ritual sacrifice can be
somehow stored and the ritual creating Horcrux can be done later.
What’s more important is this:
“Well, you split your soul, you see,” said Slughorn, “and
hide part …
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Nemohl jsem lhát
(moje odpověď k citované poznámce Radka Žižlavského na Facebooku)
No já bych to cítil jinak. Láska má přednost před předpisem,
napovídat spolužákům a neudávat (nemyslím vraždu nebo loupež)
je projevem právě toho, že určité bratrství (společenství,
podpora, věrnost - nevím jak to nazvat přesně) v kolektivu
existuje a to je moc …
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HP fanfiction as sci-fi
(my comments on the Reddit thread “What if there's no magic gene?” by 15_Redstones)
Concerning your thoughts about “The magic system is so whimsical,
I don’t think it should be susceptible to manipulation by
scientists.”, I am a bit torn. The one thing I really like about
the …
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Návrh zákona o Miloši Zemanovi
Parlament se v tradici zákonů 22/1930 Sb., 117/1990 Sb., 292/2004
Sb. a 94/2012 Sb. usnesl na tomto zákoně České republiky:
§ 1
Miloš Zeman poškodil republiku a její ústavní systém.
§ 2
Jméno Miloše Zemana nebude více zmiňováno. Pokud kdykoli
v budoucnu bude potřeba zmiňovat jeho osobu, budiž …
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Křesťan a politika (k článku Otakara Vožeha)
(Dan Drápal napsal reakci na článek Otakara Vožeha, já jsem měl
zapotřebí to také okomentovat).
Pokud se jedná o stručné rozhodnutí ano/ne k článku bratra Otakar
Vožeh -a tak nikdy nechci říci výraznější “ne”. Pokud tomu článku
dobře rozumím, tak bych měl zavrhnout nejenom misii bratra
Williama Wilbeforcea ale …
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Why to drop fanfiction story immediately
pink-pipes asked on Reddit
What Tropes or Scenes Have Made You Drop a Fic Immediately?
I have prepared this list:
- harem, Ménage à trois, polygamy, fluid sexuality, PWP
- adult/child + Death Eater/normal romantic relationships (yes,
I am certain there are some exceptions, but I have yet to find
truly …
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Letter to Dave: On the Death of the Church and the idol of success
(Dave Schmelzer asked in his monthly letter for thoughts on
the situation of the Church in America, so I have replied)
So, if you're game, I'd love to ask your thoughts on two
things. Do you believe that something has fundamentally gone
wrong with the American church? (I'm in forums …
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Kázání o smrti Církve
(kázání, silně krácené pronesené ve sboru ČCE Praha-Braník, 1.
srpna 2021)
Introit:
Ve jménu Boha Otce i Syna i Ducha svatého! / Amen
Oslavujte Hospodina, neboť je dobrý / neboť navěky milosrdenství jeho
Chvalte Hospodina, neboť je dobrý / neboť navěky milosrdenství jeho
Zpívejte Hospodinu, neboť je dobrý / neboť navěky milosrdenství jeho
Skrze …
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Jenkins on the Modus Moriendi of the Church
(my comments on the blog post “What if the Nones Really Do
Herald the Decline of Religion?” by Philip Jenkins)
It is unbelievable! I have been thinking for the last couple of
weeks exactly about this (preparing on preaching a sermon as
a guest in my old church). Here in …
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Historical Harry Potter stories
(my comments on the reddit thread “Fics like Starnlicht?” by
BallZealousideal2109)
It is strange how little fanfiction authors investigated the
whole area of the historical stories, a life of the magical
community outside (and before) the canonical storyline. Aside
from replants of the normal fanon stories to the past (“Prince …
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Horcruxes and Unhappy Dark Lord
Originally published as “Quest for Immortality by the Unhappy
Dark Lord” on Reddit.
I was thinking about this very unhappy adept for the Dark
Lordship, Tom Riddle:
- Hufflepuff’s Cup — while Tom Riddle was still travelling after
leaving Borgin and Burkes, and he considered dropping it into
The Mariana Trench …
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Overall post on “Breakfast in New York”
(cover letter for presenting my reviews of “Breakfast in New
York” by Radaslab; the first post and the second post)
I was rereading again “Breakfast in New York” by Radaslab and
I don’t know for certain why it aggravates me so much. Certainly
there is the conflict between generally …
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One more on “Breakfast in New York”
(second round of my comments on “Breakfast in New York” by
Radaslab; the first post)
There is this author’s note:
Eros Syndrome was not named or defined back then, but it was
there. Eros Syndrome was needed to explain certain things.
Namely, how could Hermione have let that happen …
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On Humanism
I have heard today yet another sermon where the preacher fought
against the great evil of humanism (fortunately, this was
a tangential comment, the main point of sermon was something else
and it was very good). It irked me again as it does anytime (most
often) American protestant pastor fights …
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Working class Snape?
(my post “All Our Kin: Snape and Evanses flight from the urban poverty of early 1980s”)
Discussing the character of Severus Snape in other thread, I was
made to think about the class structure behind the story. We know
that Severus Snape was a son of a jobless worker in …
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Good Petunia Stories
(my Reddit post “LF: Petunia is a witch afterall”)
I know about these:
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How not to use your character as a mouthpiece
(my contribution on the thread “Using your character as a mouth
piece” by Snoo)
If you are interested in the theory of writing, then I have to
suggest to you two very obscure and old books (yes, old books are
quite often better than the new ones): “The Mind of …
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Foundations of The Dark Magic
(my comments on “The Light and the Dark” by Uncommonality)
One of the many issues with the universe of the Harry Potter
books, which has never been fully resolved in the books by Ms
Rowling is the true nature of the Dark Magic. It is really not
explained. Dark Magic …
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On Vampires
(my comment regarding vampires on AO3)
Technical question of the day. Would the Homonum Revelius
spell reveal a hiding vampire? I figure it will reveal
a hiding werewolf but they’re still sort of human. Aren’t
vampires supposed to be “dead” and so would such a spell
reveal them …
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On Pelagianism
(my comments on “The Roots of Josh Hawley’s Rage” by Katherine
Stewart in The New York Times, 2021-01-11; letter to a friend who
raged against Senator Josh Hawley right after The Storming of US
Capitol)
OK, let me start by quoting Alan Cox, Welsh (he would killed me,
if …
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On Faith after Witch-hunts
(my comments on “Doesn't it make sense for wizards to be
Christian? A Historical Perspective” by u/PhantomKeeperQazs)
Of course, all Europeans almost without an exceptions were
Christians well into the 19th century. It was traditionally
unacceptable (or perhaps only unfashionable) not to be Christian
in Europe well into the …
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Werewolf stories
(my entry on “What are you reading? Weekly Post for 2021-01-06”)
After the discussion on other
thread,
I was given reference to three Harmony+werewolves stories (Lupin bites
somebody in the end of the third year). I found them surprisingly good:
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Magicians’ Realism
(thoughts after listening to the episode “Victorian Realism”
of the BBC’s In Our Time, originally developed as a review of
“Strangers at Drakeshaugh” by Northumbrian and also a possible
commentary on “Everything Wrong With HARRY POTTER Fanfictions”
by Purplemist14, which is HIGHLY recommended reading for any
hopeful fanfiction writer …
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Micro review of “Grow Young with Me” by Taliesin19
(my reaction to the published review of “Grow Young with Me”
by Taliesin19)
Except the quality of this review is on par with those on the DVD
box. This is not a review, it is a promotion by a fan. There is
not one weakness found, and although I like …
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