Pomegranates, linen drawers: what is essential?Dear editor, Normally I avoid teasing my blood pressure by reading the letters to the editor in the Journal, but one managed to catch my eye: William Blizzard blizzard, winter storm characterized by high winds, low temperatures, and driving snow; according to the official definition given in 1958 by the U.S. Weather Bureau, the winds must exceed 35 mi (56 km) per hr and the temperature 20°F; (−7°C;) or lower. (September), who referred to conditions under which he would "embrace Essentials teaching on human sexuality This article is about human sexual perceptions. For information about sexual activities and practices, see Human sexual behavior. Generally speaking, human sexuality is how people experience and express themselves as sexual beings. willingly." Out of sheer curiosity I re-examined 1 Timothy 2:8-15 and was delighted to discover that: (1) the eighth verse is still what it used to be/and which we would all be well advised to ponder); (2) the rest of the passage has not yet been re-written to expurgate ex·pur·gate tr.v. ex·pur·gat·ed, ex·pur·gat·ing, ex·pur·gates To remove erroneous, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable material from (a book, for example) before publication. Paul's insistent "I," and that (3) Galatians 3:2-28 is, at this point in time, still intact. So, for that matter, is Exodus 39, where Moses describes in detail priestly priest·ly adj. priest·li·er, priest·li·est 1. Of or relating to a priest or the priesthood. 2. Characteristic of or suitable for a priest. vestments henceforth From this time forward. The term henceforth, when used in a legal document, statute, or other legal instrument, indicates that something will commence from the present time to the future, to the exclusion of the past. to be used in ministry in the sanctuary--but I can't, for the life of me. think of any clergy in the Anglican church--male or female--who are running about with pomegranates and gold bells on the hem of their robes, and I devoutly hope that there are none whose "essentials" run to finely woven linen drawers! Lynette Kent Leduc, Alta |
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