
The purpose of the weblog is rather simple. I spend a great deal of my time reading and reflecting on what I read. Both parts of this work present me various thoughts, questions, and insights which often get written down on a sheet of paper, placed into the book, and subsequently forgotten. More frequently than not, I wonder if what I think about the book is quite as profound as I find it to be. Thus, this format offers me the opportunity to share what I read, to pass along my thoughts, to have a place in which to ask my questions.
My first love in reading is Orthodox Christian theology, as well as anything connected to this. This includes Orthodox history (in which I am not very well versed), the Lives of the Saints, the writings of the Saints, conversion stories... essentially anything at all connected to Orthodoxy. However, before being going to seminary, my main concern was politics. While I have long felt that politics ought to be kept as separate from theology as possible, I have come to believe now that politics, culture, and morality are so intertwined that they cannot be completely walled-off from one another. Thus, I expect that books on politics, American history, culture, etc will find their way into this blog.
With one attempt at having written a blog before, I know that the biggest obstacle to a good blog will be my own will-power to keep it up. Thus, after a couple months of this (and a check to see if I have any readers whatsoever), I'll have to assess whether this is a worthwhile work. Until then, if you happen to come across this page, I pray that you find something edifying within. Good strength and happy reading!
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