Tag Archives: culture

Questions of Epistemology

Posted on April 14, 2012 by ehurst

This post is a reference point for future discussions. I keep running into the issue of those unspoke assumptions which show up in debates. It’s bad enough when propagandists are trying to avoid stating rather obvious assumptions, but when no … Continue reading →

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Post-Victorian Feminist Mythology

Posted on March 29, 2012 by ehurst

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

Posted on March 28, 2012 by ehurst

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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Game and Lasting Satisfaction

Posted on March 25, 2012 by ehurst

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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A More Considered Review of LifeChurch.tv (Updated)

Posted on March 23, 2012 by ehurst

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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TV and Video Hypnosis (Short Explanation)

Posted on March 21, 2012 by ehurst

There are whole shelves full of books explaining the details of this. Still, most people aren’t fully aware of it. Those most susceptible to it are those who argue loudest against the facts. Whether originally intended that way or not, … Continue reading →

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Thought Experiment: Seeking Romance

Posted on March 16, 2012 by ehurst

THIS IS FICTION! It’s fiction in the sense I am most certainly not in the market. This is strictly for entertainment purposes and an exercise in thinking about the whole question. Your response is most certainly welcome, so long as … Continue reading →

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Historical Note: Women and Lust

Posted on March 7, 2012 by ehurst

It’s funny how people read their own cultural mythology back into history. The Old Testament offers sufficient notice women are turned on by studly guys. Hebrew writers also recognized it wasn’t so much a man’s physical qualities as the power … Continue reading →

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Word to Women: Get Used to It

Posted on February 21, 2012 by ehurst

Women can wish all they want, and demand as much as they care, but they cannot change human nature. Men are hardwired to check out your appearance and rate your sex appeal. Whether speaking to your or not, this is … Continue reading →

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Libertarian Hell

Posted on February 19, 2012 by ehurst

(Note: I’m under the weather with a fever right now, so writing is kind of tough.) Libertarian philosophy completely ignores the Fall. I’m all for letting people do what they want, so long as it hurts no one but themselves. … Continue reading →

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