medium.com/@rlbrandner/... My latest article is up. This is about my experience in an isolation tank, and how I can apply what I learned about myself to my faith practice. Enjoy!

Seems like a very good idea.

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I guess Leo doesn't like me anymore. It means denying the doctrines of Original Sin and Predestination, both of which I proudly deny. They are anathema to a Loving God. But they are good for Catholic business.

That's what brought this on. America couldn't control the content, or data mine the customers. The appearance of freedom requires the appearance of free speech. We all know where the line gets drawn. And who draws it.

I didn't buy into this 20 year disaster, I will not buy into the one Trump wants now. Just say no.

It's been a little disheartening over the past couple of weeks. I've gone from being the Monk of The Pathway to Friar Tuck in the Band of Merry Men, railing against the gubmint. Do I need to learn how to brew beer now?

abcnews.go.com/US/former-fb... As they say on all the Law TV shows, "You can indict a ham sandwich." Conviction is another matter.

An excerpt on "reductionism" from "The Pathway: Journey Through the Narrow Gate":

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You all know that I don't subscribe to this rapture nonsense, but it is kinda coincidental that a bunch of people suddenly left the planet during COVID, and the world has been a sh!tshow ever since. Could be interpreted as the "tribulation". I'll go back to my coffee now.

apnews.com/article/ice-...  Man who fired on ICE facility hated US government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say Odd that third world countries come up with deadlier terrorists & assassins than us. So far the only targets killed are innocent people & a podcaster. Curious.

Trump has his own version of the NWO/WEF agenda: "You will own nothing, and I'll be laughing all the way to the bank. Oh, and screw you." Our own little tinpot dictator is growing up.

apnews.com/article/gove...  Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats 'dial back' their demands This is the most overused & boring theatrics in politics today. It has no sting because they overuse the tactic. Honestly, nobody cares. We do this dance 2, 3X per year now.

apnews.com/article/trum...  Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank He says as Bibi tugs on Trump's leash and feeds him a treat.

I understand the MAGA/Christian Nationalist blind faith to Trump. They view God through the Old Testament lens - a petty vengeful tyrant demanding absolute loyalty who does what he wants, as opposed to how Jesus presented God - a loving parent. Trump embodies the first.

Today's Contemplation:

Been a helluva week, my friends. Let's close this one out with a bang! Where did I put my coffee?

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I guess I won't be doing that kitchen remodel after all.

Not to be vulgar, but won't that really throw some ice on his sex life?

This is not America - except it is. There is no justification for this at all.

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This is never good. All the information in the hands of a few with a vested interest in controlling it.

Onto something trivial but annoying - Isn't September when the "new" network TV shows come out? I like to relax my mind with a little brainless entertainment before bed. There is nothing. Did the A.I. subbing for the writers go on strike or something?

Gee. My profile just disappeared. I wonder if I'm in trouble.