Month: June 2026

History of Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
Hymns and Their Inspirations

History of Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty

06/23/2026 Bruce Strom 0

This hymn was written by the Anglican Bishop Reginald Heber. This is one of the most beloved of the roughly hundred hymns that he penned in the early 1800s, when the Anglican authorities frowned on singing hymns in church, except for the metrical chanting of Psalms. By closely reflecting the biblical verses, he sought to avoid the excessive emotionalism that Anglican authorities hoped to discourage. The Brightest and Best is another of his acclaimed hymns.
Heber pursued his literary interests, including composing hymns, while serving as a parish priest for many years. Later in life, he was appointed as bishop of Calcutta, India, seeking to improve the spiritual life and living conditions of his flock. He traveled the countryside, but due to his workload, the hostile climate, and his poor health, he passed away three years after his appointment in India. […]

Why are we starting an advocacy group for the mentally ill, elderly, and community associations?
and Community Associations

Why Are We Starting Advocates For Mental Health, Elderly, and Community Associations?

06/20/2026 Bruce Strom 0

The overall theme of our Advocacy Group is: How To Love Your Neighbor, and the corollary: How To Love Your Neighbor, even when they suffer from dementia, autism, or mental illness. SUMMARY of purpose:
Conduct educational and lobbying efforts under 501c6. Also, conduct programs and activities; raise funds to reimburse advocacy efforts; and raise funds separately for 501c3 charities and political action committees.
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Pope Leo XIV Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on Artificial Intelligence and Social Justice
Morality

Pope Leo XIV Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on Artificial Intelligence and Social Justice

06/16/2026 Bruce Strom 0

Artificial intelligence both causes and enables varying types of theft. Surprisingly, when you do a word search on the encyclical, the words PLAGIARISM and THEFT are not found at all, while the word STEAL is used once. In a few sections, there are some euphemistic phrases that hint at theft, but it does not explicitly name the sin.
Winding through the courts are many lawsuits alleging plagiarism filed against the companies who created the various chatbots. Should these companies copy text into their databases without permission, and without paying royalties? Why can’t these companies always list their sources, with the option to show the original content? […]