Tag Archives: feudalism

Proverbs 27

Posted on January 20, 2016 by ehurst

Only a fool takes himself too seriously. Your personal sense of identity and integrity should not rest on total control of outcomes. Self-cynicism is not the same as self-doubt; you can still forge ahead in your calling while keeping a … Continue reading →

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In the Cosmic Jail

Posted on January 10, 2016 by ehurst

Pay no attention to the propaganda until you start from the assumption that it’s propaganda. Back off; divest yourself of any interest in taking sides. When you operate from the divine moral plane using the moral logic of God’s character … Continue reading →

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Heartless and Perverse Society

Posted on August 23, 2015 by ehurst

Most folks don’t get quite what we mean by characterizing Western social mythology as bizarre. It has a thousand bogus and immoral features, but I’ll pick out one that seems to represent the worst of it: one-way attachment. In Ancient … Continue reading →

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BLDJ: Chapter 4

Posted on March 17, 2015 by ehurst

In essence, the Law of Noah is hard-wired into human nature. That is, the Law of Noah reflects what God revealed as the best way to live after the Fall. It would prevent the necessity of another global destruction of … Continue reading →

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Psalm 26

Posted on November 29, 2014 by ehurst

It’s an ancient protocol going back prior to human memory, still visible today in various forms: The man with authority hands the symbol of that authority to his superior, requesting to be examined in response to an accusation. In David’s … Continue reading →

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Elitism Is No Sin

Posted on October 23, 2014 by ehurst

That is, elitism is no sin unless practiced as pretense by those who lack the proper background for it. You’ll notice Daniel had no criticism for the elitism of Nebuchadnezzar. And when nobles are truly noble, nobody complains. When middle-class … Continue reading →

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