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Post-Victorian Feminist Mythology

Misty asked me to expand on the idea of Post-Victorian Feminist mythology. Victorian Literature and the underlying cultural assumptions are the core mythology behind current Western Feminist orthodoxy. Most people who’ve read much in English Literature are familiar with the … Continue reading

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Gullible Taboos

Most taboos hide some valuable truth. Sometimes the truth hidden seems to have little connection with the taboo itself, but some of the best lies keep you too busy to notice obvious truth. If I cared much about convention, this … Continue reading

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Delusions and Wiring

Some elements of human nature are hard-wired. Every generation comes up with the most stunning arrogance about how it has somehow discovered something new, by which human nature itself can be rewritten at will. Then, all it takes is some … Continue reading

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Open Line Tuesday

I’ve got something cooking in the back of my mind for later, but I noticed we haven’t done an open question day in awhile. So here it is; post your questions in the comments or by email, using the subject … Continue reading

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I've Been Framed

As noted previously, dominance in Game is not about having total control over anyone else, but refusing to surrender control over yourself. In other words, you demand the freedom to be yourself. This assumes you’ve committed yourself to looking in … Continue reading

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Game and Lasting Satisfaction

Most people really don’t know what to look for, because they don’t know what’s possible. There’s no accounting for some people’s taste. As my wife and I walked into the supermarket today, a very attractive young mom (kids in tow) … Continue reading

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Philosophy of Christian Faith

Bad things happen to good people, and vice versa. This is not theology, but Christian logic. There are certain things we consider given. For us, there is a God in Heaven, and Heaven is an entirely different realm of existence … Continue reading

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A More Considered Review of LifeChurch.tv (Updated)

I’ve been asked to take the time to think through and summarize my findings on Life Church. My thesis is, while the theology is harmless at Life Church, the way Life Church is organized and operated is tightly controlled from … Continue reading

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The Mission

What do you love doing most? Somewhere within the landscape of your passion and drive to do any particular thing can be found the secret of your mission. Almost everyone, with even the poorest public education of today, can do … Continue reading

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Fighting Cultural Mythology: Manhood

Let’s pick apart some folly. The ideal symbol of manhood is the shepherd, not the hunter or any other image. It has nothing to do with how he feels about the sheep. He sacrifices a significant chunk of himself to … Continue reading

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