Biblia

Hypostatic Union

The Council of Chalcedon The Council of Chalcedon (451 A.D.) failing to penetrate the mystery of the divine and human natures of Christ, offered four precautions that would protect the Christian from error when contemplating this mystery. 1. Attribute true and proper divinity to Christ. 2. Attribute true and proper humanity to Christ 3. Do … Continue reading “Hypostatic Union”

Hypocrisy

Joseph Stalin Despite the mind-numbing brutality of the Joseph Stalin regime in the Soviet Union, his propaganda machine did its job well. Many Russians hailed him as a hero and a savior, including a young school girl who was chosen to greet Stalin on one occasion. Years later, this woman recalled Stalin taking her onto … Continue reading “Hypocrisy”

Hurry

Time of the Mad Atom This is the age Of the half-read page. And the quick hash And the mad dash. The bright night With the nerves tight. The plane hop With the brief stop. The lamp tan In a short span. The Big Shot In a good spot. And the brain strain The heart … Continue reading “Hurry”

Hunting

Deer Hunters A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in two’s for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight point buck. “Where’s Harry?” “Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up the trail.” “You left Harry laying there, and … Continue reading “Hunting”

Hunted

Lewis & Clark Following three years of hazardous duty as a member of the famed Lewis and Clark expedition along the western frontier, John Colter turned to trapping beaver in the Three Forks area of the Missouri River, deep in Blackfoot Indian territory. One day, while inspecting traps by canoe, Colter and a companion were … Continue reading “Hunted”

Hunger

Statistics 1. People who starve to death each year: 11 million 2. Overweight U. S. adults: 34 million 3. Money Americans spent eating out, 1980: $52 billion; 1990: $236 billion. 4. U. S. expenditures for overseas food aid, 1980: $1.4 billion; 1990: $1.6 billion. 5. Average calories consumed daily, North Americans: 3500; Africans: 2100 6. … Continue reading “Hunger”

Humor

Employment Policies 1. New Sick Leave Policy SICKNESS: No excuse. We will no longer accept your doctor’s statement as proof, as we believe that if you are able to go to the doctor, you are able to come to work. LEAVE OF ABSENCE (for an operation): We are no longer allowing this practice. We wish … Continue reading “Humor”