Monday, June 30, 2003

I appreciate the piety, but there are so many awe-inspiring miracles out there that aren't so dubious. Why don't people flock to, and publicize, those?

Care for an example? Read this.

If there are any genuine miracles out there, this is it. It is predictable and regular (takes place every Orthodox Easter), and anyone willing to make the trip to Jerusalem can see it. I would like to see at least once before I die.

I also think it is quite interesting that only the Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem has the authority to call upon the Holy Fire. Muslim invaders have tried and failed. The Latin Patriarch (installed around the time of the Fourth Crusade and the first Fall of Constantinople) also cannot perform the miracle. It's a pleasant shot in the arm for one's faith.

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