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The Threat of Contemplation

There several kinds of human intelligence, several ways of measuring human intelligence. Despite the ocean of educational literature regarding the importance of encouraging development of synthesis of ideas, you will seldom see any evidence of synthetic intelligence arising from any … Continue reading

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Voluntary Peace

It’s the time of year, when a frequent catchphrase is “Peace on Earth.” A primary message symbolized in the Nativity narrative is that peace. Not simply a cessation of hostility among humans, but an absolution of God’s wrathful justice against … Continue reading

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Unpackaged Salvation

I’ve met quite a few folks who wanted to save the world. Some of them are family members. They offer beatific visions of Utopia, an answer to all the ills of world — but of course, only those ills they … Continue reading

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Radical Honesty

The world isn’t ready for honesty. Sure, we like to think we prefer it, but the issue depends on our own internal willingness to be honest with ourselves. One of the pillars of Christian Mysticism is a radical commitment to … Continue reading

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No Oracle, Just Observation

While I claim God has called me to prophesy, it doesn’t require mystical prophetic insight to understand what we face here in the West. Our civilization is rotting from within. The energy and moral fiber which allows civilizations to rise … Continue reading

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This Is A Test

It came at midday. The bus was ancient, but functional. They would have to carry their bags and sit with them, but given how few came that day, it would still leave room. There were just about a dozen of … Continue reading

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On the Latest Bomb Hoaxes

To distract us from the impending banking and mortgage implosion, Western governments have served up a new bogus threat so the news media will have something to scream about. It was reported some improvised devices, modified toner cartridges and such, … Continue reading

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Controlled Opposition

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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Raising Radical Peace-maker Children

As always, what follows is strictly advisory, my own exploration of the idea. The finest works of art in the world are each a singular product, something which cannot be duplicated, and which draws you by its beauty. Our children … Continue reading

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Sanity Subversive 7: Tell

A couple of weeks later, this letter appeared in the school news paper. The cause of human conflict is not some deep mystery. We all probably realize it is nothing more than insecurity. What seems mysterious is how we resolve … Continue reading

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