Tag Archives: propaganda

Maybe You’ll Notice

Posted on July 8, 2014 by ehurst

So far, the Internet is different from previous means of communication. Let’s back up a bit: Humanity is fallen. We should never be surprised at the depths of human depravity. It makes for nice words to say that, but until … Continue reading →

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Pushing Sanity

Posted on July 3, 2014 by ehurst

It’s not fear, but sanity. I’ve noted often enough we are headed for tough times but anybody can see it coming. However, most of the folks who write about it tend to embrace a response I simply cannot swallow, because … Continue reading →

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The Other Kind of Fireworks in July

Posted on July 2, 2014 by ehurst

Just an FYI, folks. I’m not sure what to make of it, but it looks like July might be more entertaining than mere fireworks at the local park. Maybe. My reading is pretty eclectic. I generally avoid the MSM because, … Continue reading →

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Rasps

Posted on June 25, 2014 by ehurst

I wish I could say it made me smoother, but it seems more like rubbing me raw. We solved our washer problem, settling for a smaller and older used model that is far better designed than the one that died … Continue reading →

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The Path Home

Posted on June 20, 2014 by ehurst

How’s the tribulation going for you? I don’t suffer from the common evangelical End Times mythology. This should establish a clear separation between them and me. If you are a glutton for torture, try my analysis of John’s Apocalypse. In … Continue reading →

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Divine Amusement

Posted on June 19, 2014 by ehurst

We are created for God’s amusement. One of the biggest barriers to human understanding of religion and spirituality is arrogance. As previously noted here, the fundamental element in the Fall was the decision to place reason on the throne as … Continue reading →

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Source Checking

Posted on June 12, 2014 by ehurst

I’m sincerely glad there are people who have time and inclination to check the sources on propaganda. This is the best thing about the Internet, and one of the primary reasons for all the efforts to throttle it and control … Continue reading →

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Applied Linkage

Posted on June 2, 2014 by ehurst

Sometimes I come across links and can’t keep them to myself. Especially when they serve so well to illustrate things I teach. So instead of a long lecture today, let’s see what’s going on out there in the real world. … Continue reading →

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Quantum Sponges

Posted on May 21, 2014 by ehurst

In Acts 28, Paul shook off a poisonous snake that bit him and he suffered no ill effects. The last portion of Mark’s Gospel promised such would characterize those who promoted the teachings of Christ. We have anecdotal evidence of … Continue reading →

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Parable of Boundaries 2

Posted on May 19, 2014 by ehurst

This continues on the thoughts from a previous blog post. Babies recognize no boundaries, particularly ego boundaries. Older children tend to project their personal boundaries as absolutes, but so do a great many adults. Sophisticated people recognize that boundaries vary … Continue reading →

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