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Is Empathy a Sin? (part II)

No. Honoring Bishop Mariann Budde As is the WLBOTT Way, we like to honor our heroes by publishing the current lunch menu at their high school alma mater. She grew up in the Flanders section of Mount Olive Township, New Jersey, attending West Morris Mount Olive High School. – Wikipedia Mount Olive High School is […]

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Brotherhood/Sisterhood Gravediggers of American Democracy Heros Heros - NOT

Is Empathy a Sin? (part I)

No. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. -Romans 12:15-16 So why would anyone claim that Empathy is a Sin? Let us […]

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Brotherhood/Sisterhood Heros Hopeful Songs on Dismal Days

A Woman Whose Name was Almitra

I find Almitra, the seeress in Khalil Gibran’s masterpiece The Prophet, to be a fascinating character. And there came out of the sanctuary a woman whose name was Almitra.And she was a seeress.And he looked upon her with exceeding tenderness, for it was she who had first sought and believed in him when he had […]

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Should We Abandon All Hope Now?

And avoid the rush later? WLBOTT: Good morning, Elder G. Is today the day we abandon all hope? Elder G: Good morning, John! Let’s not abandon all hope just yet. Shall we embrace the absurdity and see where it takes us? WLBOTT: Okay, let’s keep some hope in reserve. What would be an appropriate amount […]

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Brotherhood/Sisterhood Curated Absurdity Oh, Grow Up!

Trahe Digitum Meum

WLBOTT Wonders: Is humor part of the fundamental human experience? We made a challenge for Elder G: Create a joke that would be funny to a cave man, a Roman senator, and a modern day hipster. “What do you call a hunter who tells too many stories?” “Full of mammoth!” – Elder G Humor thrives […]