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Propaganda Ambush: Accusation of Racism

Posted on April 22, 2010 by ehurst

Her costume was assertively African. The colors, the cut of her dress, the accouterments — in every detail it spoke loudly of her heritage. It was actually quite attractive. He sat in a folding chair on the platform, his impassive … Continue reading →

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The Hermit Impulse

Posted on April 17, 2010 by ehurst

I empathize; I understand completely. Imagine living in a world where you see the most massive storm blowing in — so huge, it seems to take forever, creeping ever closer. You see it, feel the stiffening cold wind, smell the … Continue reading →

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Sin of Secrets

Posted on April 8, 2010 by ehurst

Secrecy is sin. If you have to hide something, you are surely doing something evil. I happen to know first hand: The vast majority of government secrecy is covering up crime. Particularly military secrecy, it’s almost never denying the enemy … Continue reading →

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Fear of God

Posted on March 21, 2010 by ehurst

Somewhere just outside the window they heard the whining growl of a dog straining excitedly against the leash. Almost to man, everyone dropped what he was doing and lay down on the floor. Each was careful to turn so that … Continue reading →

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Fear in Child Rearing

Posted on March 8, 2010 by ehurst

The primary task in Christian discipleship is helping people escape the sins of this world. At its simplest, that means displacing whatever they already have with an other-worldly focus. This fallen world cannot be fixed, and God’s plan of redemption … Continue reading →

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Mysticism: The Thing Itself

Posted on March 7, 2010 by ehurst

For thousands of years, time uncounted, humanity got on just fine under mystical assumptions. I reject the notion modern Western rationalism is any improvement at all. The whole question is answered too often from the circular logic which assumes Western … Continue reading →

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Pragmatic Spiritual Difference

Posted on March 5, 2010 by ehurst

I maintain there is a clear line of departure between the worldly and spiritual domains. I further maintain the Law Covenants (Noah and Moses) were distinct and separate from the Spiritual Covenants (Abraham and Christ), in terms of how they … Continue reading →

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This Is a Test #1

Posted on March 3, 2010 by ehurst

Hopefully this will be the first in a series. Situation: You and your buddy are doing something together which holds the rest of the world at a distance. He turns to you and mentions he suffers from a peculiar problem: … Continue reading →

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Cataloging Evil Is Evil

Posted on February 27, 2010 by ehurst

I get lots of links sent to me about this or that horrific evil plot. I don’t doubt most of them carry at least a kernel of truth. An awful lot of folks out there would love to rule their … Continue reading →

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Friend at the End

Posted on February 10, 2010 by ehurst

He lay on the bed, head slightly elevated. There were several tubes and a wire harness connected to his body in various places, but he found it still possible to roll a little to one side or the other. His … Continue reading →

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