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Photobucket changes policy

I have been hosting my blog images on Photobucket since I first started blogging 13 or 14 years ago. It has always allowed, without charge, what is called “third-party hosted images.” But they have now changed their policy. They have … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on 2 July 2017 by | 5 Comments

A Dream of the Great Assize

For fifteen years Kayla was an important part of the life of our family. She was a Husky/German Shepherd mix, had a sweet disposition, loved and protected the kids, and adored my wife and me. She also had a wonderful, … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on 15 May 2017 by | 10 Comments

2016 in Review

The most popular articles for 2016 (excluding my Readings in Universalism page, which has been the most popular feature of the blog for the past three years): 1) “Apocatastasis: The Heresy that Never Was” This article was originally written in … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on 3 January 2017 by | 2 Comments

Aging into Medicare

Two weeks ago I was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. It was not a complete surprise. My mother developed the disease in her 80s, despite the tons of greens and carrots she ate during her lifetime. For those who are unacquainted with … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on 21 November 2016 by

Hunting for Moby Dick

I have decided to join Captain Ahab in search for the mysterious white whale. I imagine it will take me at least a month or two to make my way through it. Hence you may expect less activity on Eclectic … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on 30 June 2016 by | 10 Comments

Bits of Blog Business

I have made a couple of minor changes to the blog. First, Dr Brian C. Moore now has his very own category in the sidebar, right alongside the Cappadocians, St Athanasius, and T. S. Eliot.  If you want to find … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on 2 April 2016 by | 1 Comment

If not “infernalism,” then what? Suggest an alternative term.

I need your guidance. When it comes to the question of final destiny, there are three basic positions that are advanced in theological discussion:  annihilationism, universalism, and _____.  The annihilationist position declares that the damned will be eventually obliterated out … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on 2 February 2016 by | 64 Comments