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July 30, 2006

Ancient Wisdom from the Desert

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Abba Anthony said: "The time is coming when people will be insane, and when they see someone who is not insane, they will attack that person saying: 'You are insane because you are not like us.'"

July 30, 2006 at 05:44 AM | Permalink

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Mr. Spock quote: "In an insane world, the sane man must appear, insane"

Posted by: Bro. Bartleby | August 01, 2006 at 12:35 PM

Maybe Commander Spock and Abba Anthony hung out together!

Posted by: Fr. Dcn. Raphael | August 02, 2006 at 06:27 AM

Bro.Bartleby -- methinks the writers of Star Trek were impressed with the Desert Fathers.

Fascinating!

Posted by: Chris Monroe | August 02, 2006 at 09:25 AM

Sounds rather prescient. Enjoying your blog. Thank you.

Posted by: patry | August 03, 2006 at 07:59 PM

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