Tag Archives: faith

Believing in Angels?????

Posted on May 15, 2016 by irishroverpei

How many people believe in Angels? how many will claim to have seen one? Well there was a time when I thought I saw several. On a Saturday in the summer of 1962 I was a front seat passenger in a … Continue reading →

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Proud to be an Old Fart

Posted on January 10, 2015 by irishroverpei

Please note – there is only one Old Fart in this photo, he is in the middle the two beautiful ladies are just sweet smelling young farts. Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of … Continue reading →

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They Should Understand Most of All

Posted on September 4, 2014 by irishroverpei

The attached photo is what prompted me to write this blog today. I’m sure, like many others I find this a most offensive and pitiful example of the beliefs of many Religious denominations today. It is so sad that in … Continue reading →

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Budge for bait Part 2

Posted on April 5, 2014 by irishroverpei

Alas the trap was empty again this morning no squirrel inside as planned. I guess setting the trap with a bigger nut hasn’t worked as quickly as I had hoped. Maybe if I spread peanut butter on the photo, what … Continue reading →

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The Nazi King

Posted on August 26, 2013 by irishroverpei

I watched a TV show yesterday titled the Nazi King. Edward 8th who became King in 1936 and later abdicated to marry Wallace Simpson is a huge story. Only recently have sealed documents been released concerning Edward and Simpson. Edward … Continue reading →

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Strong Reasons to Boycott Sochi

Posted on August 8, 2013 by irishroverpei

This is an open letter sent to British PM David Cameron and the IOC. It is certainly worth sharing. Dear Prime Minister, M Rogge, Lord Coe and Members of the International Olympic Committee, I write in the earnest hope that … Continue reading →

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Boycott The Sochi Olympics

Posted on August 7, 2013 by irishroverpei

This is a huge issue but as always it is gathering the usual rhetoric from politicians, particularly in the US. Obama has not ruled out a boycott but many voices are saying it will do no good. I hasn’t worked … Continue reading →

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The Sash me Father Wore!!!!!!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by irishroverpei

Oh Dear!!! its the 12th July again, to some that would just mean another summer day. To many protestants of Ulster it is a very important day. A day to rub the noses of Catholic’s in the dirt. The commemoration … Continue reading →

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Interpretation of the Bible

Posted on June 28, 2013 by irishroverpei

Everyone has a right to an opinion and everyone else should respect that right. Sadly that is not always the case and is particularly evident in the question of the church and gays. Not all churches shun people because of … Continue reading →

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A New Pope

Posted on February 11, 2013 by irishroverpei

I have never had a great deal of respect or interest in the Roman Catholic Church. That has nothing to do with the fact I’m a protestant from Northern Ireland. Although I would readily admit to a fear of those … Continue reading →

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