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“Because He’s Black”
I witness a lot of people defending Obama’s various positions by use of the argument that those who oppose those positions aren’t really bringing meritorious arguments to the table, but are simply arguing against Obama “because he’s black”. Interestingly, I … Continue reading
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“Constitutional”?
“Constitutional”? America has lost its mind when it opines that what is “constitutional” or “unconstitutional” is defined by the Supreme Court instead of by the Constitution. And I hear Democrats and Republicans alike spouting this utterly stupid idea. This is … Continue reading
The Stunning Question
Every once in a while, a simple and straight-forward question comes along that can have profound effects on the people who give it the consideration it deserves. The question itself seems to separate people into different types, based upon how … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Religion
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“Wasted Votes” and a Failing System
“It’s a waste of a vote to support a candidate who cannot win.” Is there anything wrong with this assertion? You hear this often when folks like Ron Paul or Ross Perot are being discussed. I find it quite funny, … Continue reading
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Rethinking the Pledge of Allegiance
I ran across this cartoon on Facebook and it prompted a discussion that I thought I should share here. My response to some of the dogmatic statements in support of it was as follows: Hey, folks, I have some objections … Continue reading
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On The Brink of Truth: Dabblers and Divers
In my continual observation of the world, I note with sadness how it seems that a great many people have not made the commitment to immerse themselves in an uncompromised lifetime of truth. They have somehow squelched, or someone else … Continue reading
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Musing on the Psychological Challenges of Activism
I observe that: Few people: can look beyond what they see in order to imagine a different way. are in the general habit of investigating/analyzing things. are interested in being authentic representatives of the labels they wear–provided that authenticity is … Continue reading
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So you didn’t listen. Should I challenge that?
Previously, I debated whether I should tell you if I think you’re wrong about something. Then I pondered the difficulties of trying to tell you when you have so many erroneous and pre-conceived notions. I had already written a piece … Continue reading
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Yes, you’re a Christian, but are you honest?
If you’re like most, you’re a Christian because you have some level of respect for Jesus. OK, nothing wrong with that at all. But people being people, they often lose sight of the principles behind the things they respect—behind the … Continue reading
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We Love Our Labels!
I’m about to crack open a can of worms that can’t be fully dealt with in a single article. This is a topic that has been strongly on my mind lately and it seems time at least to get it … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Consumerism, Paradigms, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Science
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