Category Archives: history

It’s Only Been a Year…

Posted on March 1, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Coronavirus Vaccine Supply and Demand Remember when this whole thing started? (Who can forget, obviously?) The idea of a vaccine to fight this ‘invisible’ killer was projected into 2021. The universal shutdown of society worldwide was only just beginning. Even … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia, Science and Mathematics | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

He Blurred the Line Between Church and State

Posted on February 28, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Wolsey (March 7, 1471 – November 29, 1530) I cannot say for sure who really was the villain of the piece, but Cardinal Wolsey comes close to the top of my list of the usual suspects. Thomas Wolsey (c. … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

In Ancient Times, “Woe Is Me!” was a Spiritual Warning

Posted on February 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Burning of Jerusalem by Titus This image was attached to a post that said something along the idea that Jesus could predict the future. Somehow the burning of Jerusalem ‘proves’ what he had been warning them all along, if … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine

Posted on February 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Augustine of Hippo (November 13, 354 AD – August 28, 430 AD) It’s a long road that brings me to this important Roman Catholic Church Doctor. It was triggered by the title of Bob Dylan’s song, which came to me … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Proof of a Connection Between Colin Bloy and…

Posted on February 22, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Count of St. Germain (who died February 27, 1784) Here we are again: my presumption that Colin Bloy was the reincarnation of the Count needs some proof. The only detail of his life is his death, so let’s look … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Here’s the Story That Never Was:

Posted on February 22, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Canadian Boy Fills the Sky Over D.C. with Red and White Balloons It was a dream I had last night: it repeated itself over and over again until I knew I wouldn’t forget to write about it today. I researched … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Should We “Repent” (Interior) or “Do Penance” (Exterior)?

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

A Reading of the New Testament from the Greek I have a hard time letting the chips fall where they may: I wrote earlier this past week that even though I have no proof of a connection to the life … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A 16th Century Gnostic?

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Desiderius Erasmus (October 28, 1466 – July 12, 1536) The story of his life is interesting, to say the least. He didn’t need the outward signs and rites of the Roman Catholic Church: he had a direct relationship with God. … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow…”

Posted on February 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Joy Davidson (April 18, 1915 – July 15, 1960) Joy Davidson originally married C.S. Lewis to avoid being deported after her visa expired. It was a marriage of convenience that turned into something more for both of them, because they … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Did You Know that Our Creator is a Goddess?

Posted on February 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Divine Sophia (Wisdom) It has always seemed strange to me that the idea of a female creator is something that most modern thinkers would reject. I’ve written about Sophia before, especially with reference to Gnostic myths, so the thinking on … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment