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Holy Ghost Christian Mystic

Posted on November 3, 2010 by ehurst

I’m a Christian Mystic. That’s not so much about what I believe as how I derive my beliefs. I take the mystical path of receiving a direct communion with God Himself, the light of revelation and power to act in … Continue reading →

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Herding Us into Urban Death

Posted on November 2, 2010 by ehurst

A few years ago I noted my displeasure with urban living. That is not to say I hate going downtown. I’m drawn by the same thing which draws everyone else. I’ll never be so spiritual I don’t suffer temptations. But … Continue reading →

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Open Source Religion

Posted on November 1, 2010 by ehurst

I’m currently following a discussion on a private list which addresses the issue of churches and Open Source software. For those most deeply involved in Open Source development, it’s almost a religion. They frankly accuse churches of wasting God’s blessings … Continue reading →

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Controlled Opposition

Posted on October 29, 2010 by ehurst

It’s an established label: “controlled opposition.” While not exactly the old Hegelian Dialectic, it is equally sinister. How can you tell when one of your favorite sources of news and commentary is actually a fake? How do you know when … Continue reading →

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Christian Mysticism: Esoteric and Elite?

Posted on October 19, 2010 by ehurst

No, utterly open and free — but admittedly very hard to swallow. I continue to test my vision of a biblical faith community against the world I see around me today. I test it because I don’t pretend my vision … Continue reading →

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A Manifestation of Fascism

Posted on October 19, 2010 by ehurst

I doubt I could say it any better: Big Pharma: Keeping You on Dope. What I can do is remind folks this is the quintessence of fascism: Government power compelling behavior profitable to big corporations. It is the ultimate expression … Continue reading →

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Sins of Our Nation: Murder for Fun

Posted on October 15, 2010 by ehurst

It’s news because the majority of Americans still think it is. It’s not news to anyone who has spent much time in the military. The secrecy is not to protect the innocent; the military has no comprehension of that. It … Continue reading →

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Truth Is Free; Lies Are Expensive

Posted on October 12, 2010 by ehurst

The Tea Party movement threatens to be a very big presence in the coming mid-term elections. The people at the rallies are true believers, come at their own expense, and wave homemade signs. Some slogans are really very clever. You … Continue reading →

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Gloom and Doom Reality

Posted on October 11, 2010 by ehurst

We are already in Great Depression 2. The mental image of total chaos, a cessation of all economic activity, etc., is entirely false. People are not controlled by government and corporate policies, rather herded by them. Let’s clarify this image. … Continue reading →

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Radical Peace and Sanity

Posted on October 9, 2010 by ehurst

Given insecurity is the cause of all human conflict, the only possible path to reducing war and conflict is promoting sanity and peace. Perhaps with the best intentions, thousands have tried for a great many years at this, but mostly … Continue reading →

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