Tag: death
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Complicity in Silence: The Russian Orthodox Church’s role in the War on Ukraine
In times of conflict, the Church has historically been a beacon of hope, a moral compass guiding humanity toward peace, justice, and truth. Yet, when it comes to the war in Ukraine, the leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has tragically failed both its own followers and the world. By aligning itself with the…
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Saying Goodbye
It’s so quiet in the house. That’s what I noticed most after our dog Buddy passed only a week ago. Even when I try to fill that void with sound, it still seems strangely quiet. Buddy came to us about three years ago after the passing of my in-laws who loved and adored Buddy. Whenever…
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Life after Death
The other day I was captivated by an interview with Sebastian Junger, an author, discussing his latest book called “In my time of Dying: How I came face to face with the idea of an afterlife.” In his book, he describes a near-death experience that he had in the summer of 2020. During that…
Lisa VanPatten 