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by Maria
Sat 4 January 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Issues
Topic: Education
Replies: 2
Views: 839

Re: Education

Note: This topic has been split with the political discussion moved to http://www.euphrosynoscafe.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=10638&p=60300#p60300 Yes, it is important to establish parochial schools so that students can be taught Orthodox Christianity, but it is probably better to home sc...
by Maria
Sat 4 January 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: Political and Social Issues
Topic: Parochial Schools: Governmental Aid Leads to Control
Replies: 5
Views: 15

Re: Parochial Schools: Governmental Aid Leads to Control

These posts have been moved into politics, and the original title has been changed to reflect the link between governmental aid and control.

by Maria
Sat 4 January 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Issues
Topic: Mysterious Earthquake Lights are not UFO-related
Replies: 2
Views: 879

Re: Mysterious Earthquake Lights are not UFO-related

Never taken UFO scenario seriously, having taken my lead from the late Fr Seraphim (Rose) in relation to the supposed phenomena. The only saucers that fly in my house are the ones I clumsily drop..... Same here. We live in a very active earthquake zone and experienced the huge Northridge quake of 1...
by Maria
Fri 3 January 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: Praxis
Topic: Marriage is a school of sanctity; children are a blessing
Replies: 2
Views: 1805

Marriage is a school of sanctity; children are a blessing

Marriage is a Holy Mystery and a school of sanctity, and children are part of that school of sanctity. It is not surprising that saints often have children who are saints as our homes are to be domestic churches where our children can grow in holiness. As we lead our children to God, our precious ch...
by Maria
Fri 3 January 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Issues
Topic: Mysterious Earthquake Lights are not UFO-related
Replies: 2
Views: 879

Mysterious Earthquake Lights are not UFO-related

Of the 65 earthquakes studied, 56 occurred along an active or ancient rift zone. And 63 of the 65 quakes took place where the geological faults that ruptured were almost vertical —as opposed to the shallower angles that many major faults take. This steep geometry could explain how earthquake lights...
by Maria
Thu 2 January 2014 5:35 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Issues
Topic: As the Sun Turns: Solar Minimums and Maximums
Replies: 963
Views: 211266

Re: M1 over New Zealand

We just experienced another M1-Class Flare today less than an hour ago where New Zealand got the full blast.

Jan 02, 2014 at 22:18 UTC, magnitude M1.2

(2:18 PM PST)

by Maria
Thu 2 January 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: Political and Social Issues
Topic: Marijuana and "Medical Marijuana" - political discussion
Replies: 15
Views: 61

Re: Marijuana and "Medical Marijuana" - political discussion

Yes, it would make sense to administer THC without the smoke. Many tobacco smokers today are switching to electronic cigarettes, which delivers nicotine through water vapor; nicotine by itself is no more harmful than caffeine (i.e. safe in moderation), and even has some medical benefits, e.g. relie...