Category Archives: Religion

Dannotated history

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dan Bain

In 2020, I did my best to capture — and sometimes mock — historical highlights of each day. I am by no means a historian, but here’s a recap, for anyone interested: On January 1, 404: A Christian monk named … Continue reading →

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Silver lining

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Dan Bain

Twenty-five years ago, at 5:21 p.m. on January 2, our priest pronounced me and Kim “husband and wife.” I’ve already blogged the awkward love story that eventually led to that moment, and I’ve shared a lot about our life together … Continue reading →

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The twelfth song of Christmas: Wonder and hope

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Dan Bain

One of the great things about Christmas is being grateful for everything we have. Another great thing is acknowledging what we don’t have, and resolving ourselves to strive for it. I’m not talking about gifts, I’m talking about ideals. Things … Continue reading →

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The tenth song of Christmas: Annunciation enunciation

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Dan Bain

Growing up Catholic in non-Catholic schools in the South, I heard all of the comments. Their families are huge! Their kids go to “Sunday school” on Wednesday afternoons! They have saints! They. Worship. MARY! That last bit isn’t true, by … Continue reading →

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Interlude 1: The candles are burning low

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Dan Bain

When I was very young, one of my older sisters began dating a Jewish boy. I’d never heard of Judaism prior to that, and didn’t learn much about it until I was much older — other than one important detail … Continue reading →

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