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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Know it All

Posted on September 23, 2021 by vanyieck

One day Monk saw Pilgrim carrying a stack of textbooks. Monk: That’s quite a burden you are carrying. Pilgrim: I’m pursuing another degree. It’ll be my seventh. Monk: That is impressive. Pilgrim: As they say, knowledge is power. Monk: That … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Wisdom

Posted on September 16, 2021 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, it seems to me you might be the wisest person I’ve even know. How did you get so wise? What did you read? Who did you study under? Monk: You are very gracious with your praise. Do you … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Intolerance

Posted on September 12, 2021 by vanyieck

One bright morning Pilgrim and Monk were fishing by the lake. Pilgrim: Do you think tolerance is the greatest virtue? Monk: Which understanding of tolerance do you mean? Pilgrim: Is there more than one? Monk: There are two I am … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and the Monk: Great Gain

Posted on September 9, 2021 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Why do the wicked prosper? Why does God allow that? Monk: How do you define prosperity? Pilgrim: Wealth and power, of course. I thought that was obvious. Monk: Not to me. Those can be wonderful, but they can also … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Political Purpose

Posted on September 5, 2021 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, do you follow politics? Monk: No. It does not interest me. Pilgrim: Why not? It’s very important. Monk: How so? Pilgrim: Politicians decide things that have a direct effect on your life. Monk: Is that so? Pilgrim: Certainly. … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Medical Assistance in Dying

Posted on September 2, 2021 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: What do you think about medical assistance in dying? Monk: We do not choose how people will act. We only choose how we will act in response. Pilgrim: It’s legal in a lot of places. Monk: Just because something … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Monk’s Testimony

Posted on August 29, 2021 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Do you mind if I ask you a personal question? Monk: By all means, if you do not mind me reciprocating. Pilgrim: How did you become a monk? Monk: A fair question. How did you become a pilgrim? Pilgrim: … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: In God’s Image

Posted on August 26, 2021 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, what do you think it means to be made in God’s image? I think it’s a mystery we cannot solve because we don’t have any image of God. It’s beyond our understanding. Monk: Is that so? Pilgrim: We … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: A Terrible Truth

Posted on August 22, 2021 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: Monk, do you think a good lie is better than a terrible truth? Monk: Do either one of those things even exist? Pilgrim: A terrible truth is something that would cause someone immense pain. A good lie would preserve … Continue reading →

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The Pilgrim and The Monk: Hearing God’s Voice

Posted on August 19, 2021 by vanyieck

Pilgrim: How do you know when you’re hearing God’s voice? Monk: That is an excellent question. Pilgrim: Is there a good answer? I would really like to know. Monk: I may be able to guide you in this quest. Pilgrim: … Continue reading →

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