St. Maximos' Hut

Thanksgiving reflections
A fine one at The Claremont Institute website.

Fr. M was in good form yesterday at Liturgy and I shall pester him to post a version of his sermon.
Posted by Andy Morriss on Friday November 25, 2005 at 7:13am
Mark Brady:
From the Claremont Institute: "A mere glance at their [George Washington's and Abraham Lincoln's] Thanksgiving proclamations reminds us of the noblest purposes of government, including its greatest endeavors—fighting war and educating its citizens."

Andy, since when have fighting war and educating citizens been the *noblest* purposes of government? Or did you not read the essay very carefully?
11.25.2005 3:16pm
Andy (mail):
Mark,

All I said was that the reflection was a good one - not that I agree with it. It was well written and thought provoking.

Now as to fighting specific wars (e.g. the revolution) - that was pretty noble.

I agree with you on the education point.

Andy
11.27.2005 5:40pm