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The Delusion upon which the “Two-Party System” in the US Operates
The corrupt “two-party system” that has a chokehold on the US seems to operate on something like the following delusional thinking: DEMOCRATS REPUBLICANS THE TRUTH A. The leaders and elected officials and bureaucrats and civil service workers of both parties … Continue reading
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Acts 2:38 — “Receive” or “Take”?
KJ21 Then Peter said unto them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. ASV And Peter said unto … Continue reading
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Is Jesus the Leader or the Exemptor?
If you were to listen to some,You’d get the impression that JesusCame to save people from doctrine, diligence, Duty, accountability, difficulty, distress, and danger, Rather than to lead them securely through it.
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Jesus’ Resurrection Day Was a Bigger Deal than You May Realize!
The mass resurrection of “many holy people” just after Jesus himself was raised. Jesus’ resurrection was, no doubt, one of the more glorious events in human history. But I submit that that day’s events were even bigger than most realize. … Continue reading
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Death, Grief, and Disappointment
This article is in honor of the anniversary (yesterday) of the death of our daughter, Virginia Grace Pelham, born with Trisomy-18 on February 3, 2006. She died 21 days later, having lived out the time that her malformed body was … Continue reading
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Why Does the Bible Warn So Much Against Being Deceived?
There are many warnings in the Bible against being deceived. Here are three from the New Testament to get our study started: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not … Continue reading
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Choosing Between Church And God
If you are a member of a church, you are frequently called upon to choose between church and God. Let me spell it out for you. When you were young, there was always some kid around encouraging you to do … Continue reading
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Facebook! Facebook!
Facebook! Facebook! Every day! ‘Tis here we while our lives away. Posting, liking, sharing—we Our vanishing humanity. Posting memes, and sharing, too, There’s always something more to do. It’s oh such fun! And wait, there’s more; Now potty time is … Continue reading
This Week in Baltimore: A Showcase of Cognitive Biases
This past week has provided an excellent opportunity to observe people’s cognitive biases. The situation in Baltimore has prompted many to show those corrupted mini-programs of thinking that run automatically through their minds. We have seen many various biases at … Continue reading
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Assigning Blame in Baltimore
The Baltimore riots provide the cognitive/moral miser with an excellent opportunity to exercise his bias. He will condemn the evil actions of one party while excusing—at least in a relativistic way—the evil actions of another. And worse, he’ll probably be … Continue reading
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