Category Archives: Character

Understanding What Does Not Constitute Logical Proof

Posted on August 12, 2012 by jackpelham

Let me say at the start that this is not an article on the nuts and bolts of logic.  No, this is an article about irrational human behavior that I have witnessed with such frequency and over such a long … Continue reading →

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Character Not Included for Cognitive Misers

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jackpelham

I just finished writing the extremely-abridged version of my book, which I am calling: Character Not Included for Cognitive Misers. The full text is as follows: America is an awesome idea but the people are messed up. Anybody wanna fix … Continue reading →

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How Celebrating the 4th is Hypocritical for Many Christians

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jackpelham

On the one hand, many Christians interpret Romans 13 as a command that Christians today are to obey the government.  (See the passage below.)  On the other hand, these very same Christians live in a nation that was founded by people … Continue reading →

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Why “Liberal Hollywood” Creates “Conservative” Shows

Posted on July 2, 2012 by jackpelham

NOTE:  I don’t normally use language like “liberal” and “conservative” because I think there are some substantial problems with it, which I will explain briefly later.  But for the moment, let’s just pretend that I have no beef with the … Continue reading →

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The (Presumed) Unassailable Rights of Christians

Posted on July 2, 2012 by jackpelham

I observe in life that some Christians behave as if they have certain unassailable rights.  Among them are: The right to make or to publish any assertion they like, and to never have to prove it. The right to challenge … Continue reading →

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If You Haven’t Done the Math, You Don’t Really Know Anything!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jackpelham

“He’s always late!” complains the boss.  It turns out, however, that he’s late 8% of the time over the last year.  But the boss doesn’t know the numbers; he’s content just to go with his perception. “Our church really follows … Continue reading →

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“Because He’s Black”

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jackpelham

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”?

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jackpelham

“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 →

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On The Brink of Truth: Dabblers and Divers

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jackpelham

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

Posted on June 14, 2012 by jackpelham

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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