Welcome and Explanation

To the readers (or reader) of this new blog, welcome!

The purpose of this blog is for me to talk about and express opinions on matters that interest me.  These matters are as diverse as theology and liturgics, philosophy, history, politics, foreign relations, science and art.  Being a Greek from Naxos, I have opinions on EVERYTHING, though they are often not fleshed out or fully supported, and I hope that this blog will help both you and me come to a better understanding of my opinions and stances.

A huge influence on my stances and opinions is my belief in God and my baptism into Christ.  I am a reader of the Holy Orthodox Church (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, New Jersey Metropolis) and my Orthodox and Hellenic heritage (in that order) affect many of my stances on politics and the like.  In my opinion, everything we do should be an act which gives praise to the Holy Trinity (hence the title of this blog).

That being said, what I say on this blog is in no way endorsed or supported by anyone other than myself, unless otherwise noted in the individual post.  Not by the Holy Orthodox Church, any one of the bishops or priests thereof, not by the Boy Scouts of America (of which I am a proud member), not by my own metropolis or parish, my metropolitan or priests, not by my wonderful girlfriend who convinced me to start a blog in the first place, and not by my family (especially not by them, they never agree on anything!).  These stances and opinions are mine and mine alone unless otherwise noted.

Finally, the rules.  I encourage comments and participation by everyone.  I will not moderate comments (unless problems arise), however, everyone must be respectful and provide valid reasoning behind their arguments.  No ad hominem attacks, no PC and, most importantly, no bullshit.  Seriously, no BS or PC, as there are few things I hate more.  Lastly, if ANYONE uses the word "retarted" on this blog as anything other than a referece to a mentally retarted person, they will be banned, permenantly.  My beloved uncle who passed away 8 months ago was mentally retarted and I hate when people use that word to mean someone who is stupid and doesn't think.

I look forward to this new adventure with all of you.  May God bless you all.

In Christ,

The Greek