Category: Christianity
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John Adams on Religion in the United States, Quakers, Jesuitism, and Machiavellianism
The words of John Adams, second President of the United States (1797–1801) and the first Vice President (1789–97) on Religion in the United States, Quakers, Jesuitism, and Machiavellianism. “The substance and essence of Christianity, as I understand it, is eternal and unchangeable, and will bear examination forever, but it has been mixed with extraneous ingredients,…
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Dirty Three: Lullabye for Christie | The Young Pope
Dirty Three, “Lullabye for Christie,” in the The Young Pope (Mini-Series, 2016).
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John Tavener: Song for Athene | Westminster Cathedral Choir
Song for Athene “Alleluia, Alleluia. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Alleluia, Alleluia. Remember me O Lord, when you come into your kingdom. Alleluia, Alleluia. Give rest O Lord to your handmaid, who has fallen asleep. Alleluia, Alleluia. The Choir of Saints have found the well-spring of life and door of paradise.…
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John Tavener: Fragments of a Prayer
John Tavener’s Fragments of a Prayer
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Morten Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium
Morten Lauridsen Nordic Chamber Choir Translation — Latin text O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentem in praesepio! Beata Virgo, cuius viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Iesum Christum. Alleluia! English translation O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the new-born Lord, lying in a manger! Blessed is the Virgin…
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The Origins of the Religious Right with Samantha Bee
The Religious Right | Full Frontal with Samantha Bee | TBS The Religious Right | Full Frontal with Samantha Bee | TBS II “I am for freedom of religion, and against all maneuvers to bring about a legal ascendancy of one sect over another” (Thomas Jefferson, Letter to Elbridge Gerry, Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1799)
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Gregorian Chant: “Salve Mater Misericordiae”
Salve Mater Misericordiae. I have many Gregorian chants. This Polish Zabrze Youth Choir (Zabrzański Chór Młodzieżowy) stood out years ago to me. I like the very old songs of the Churches and for Masses. Enjoy. They will calm you and bring ease. Latin English Salve, Mater misericordiae,Mater Dei et Mater veniae,Mater spei et Mater gratiae,Mater…
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John Tavener: “Lament of the Mother of God” | Winchester Choir with Solveig Kringelborn
“Lament of the Mother of God” Winchester Cathedral Choir with Solveig Kringelborn.
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The Last Temptation of Christ: Jesus meets Paul
What we would say to Christians is no different from what is said here to Paul in this interpretation, and what Paul says is what the Theologian tells us, which we regard as inventions. The ridiculousness of Paul’s dialogue here is reminiscent of the religion today. “You know, I’m glad I met you, because now…
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John Tavener: “Mother and Child”
“Mother and Child” “Hail Maria, Hail Sophia…” Hail Nature, Hail Spirit, Wisdom of God, Soul of the World.
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Pseudo-Theosophy and Pseudo-Messiahs: Imitations of Theosophy
Helena Blavatsky is sometimes referred to as the “Mother of the New Age” movement. This is not only untrue, but also not the compliment those that argue this to define her legacy seem to think it is. It can be strongly demonstrated that H.P. Blavatsky would have critiqued the New Age movement more harshly than…
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John Tavener’s “The Protecting Veil” in Cello and Orchestra
Among the most riveting pieces orchestrated by John Tavener you could and should treat yourself to.
The American Minervan 