Category Archives: sanity

Internet PsyOp

Posted on July 17, 2013 by ehurst

I’d post this on Facebook, but my friends there wouldn’t notice. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. — all of them are a subtle PsyOp. They are all carefully structured to cheapen and atomize our thoughts. The high emphasis on things quick … Continue reading →

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Myth and Scripture

Posted on June 29, 2013 by ehurst

Myth and mythology have more than one meaning. In typical conversation, they are dismissive terms used to discount something you don’t want to believe. You refuse to be accountable to it. As literature, they are essential to understanding the worldview … Continue reading →

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Hire That Christian Mystic

Posted on June 28, 2013 by ehurst

My biggest problem as I contemplate the project (A Course in Christian Mysticism) is how to combat the confusion of the Two Realms. Even when I manage to describe the whole concept clearly, the knee-jerk reflex of virtually every Christian … Continue reading →

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Biblical Patriarchy

Posted on June 26, 2013 by ehurst

Patriarchy is God’s idea, but by no means can we confuse that with Western patriarchal traditions. In the Bible Wisdom is portrayed as a woman. She would never seek to rule, but does invite every man to take her as … Continue reading →

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Trumpets of Deception

Posted on June 24, 2013 by ehurst

Jesus offered a warning about trying to be noticed by people. When you attempt to fulfill moral obligations solely for how it looks to others, you have failed. Their notice is the whole of your blessing; God will not pay … Continue reading →

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Insecurity and Faith

Posted on June 21, 2013 by ehurst

The implications of human insecurity loom so large, there is at least one whole school of psychology that builds every therapy on the basis of it. In a way, that’s not far from the truth. I disagree with most of … Continue reading →

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Morality Is Power

Posted on June 18, 2013 by ehurst

Re: ACCM Embracing God’s moral imperatives changes reality. Not just anything or everything, but moral obedience does change how things in this world go for you. There are no nifty formulas and direct exchanges; it’s not that simple. There are … Continue reading →

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Obey Today

Posted on June 12, 2013 by ehurst

A critical element in Solomon’s Ecclesiastes is the otherworldly advice to ignore yesterday and tomorrow, and obey the moral imperatives of the day. It’s not as if we make no plans. For example, I have a regular workout schedule. Six … Continue reading →

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More Cynicism, Please

Posted on June 11, 2013 by ehurst

Most people have no idea how government works, much less clandestine government agencies. Moral excellence includes not being easily fooled — wise as serpents and harmless as doves. You know you are being taken for a ride, but you go … Continue reading →

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Humorless God

Posted on June 9, 2013 by ehurst

Warning: Star Trek reference ahead! In the original TV series Star Trek, we encountered the character of Spock, half human and half Vulcan. His people mastered reason and logic to overcome a hideous emotional nature, according to the background legends. … Continue reading →

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