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Exchanging One Lie for Another

I struggle with trying to expose this thing. Western mythology has this thing about false heroism. That is, we have the myth of the Great Man as someone who does things that are risky and exciting in pursuit of some … Continue reading

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Utopian Madness

We saw it coming. Just to remind you, several of you agreed with me that we could all sense a shift in reality, that God changed His plans for us. Because there were a number of us who rediscovered the … Continue reading

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We Are Not in the Clear

(Passing note: Today marks eight years on this blog.) I am familiar with the so-called right-wing conservative Christian segment of America’s population. My familiarity is due to coming out of that. As with every existing subculture, there is good and … Continue reading

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Just Speculation

So you probably have already seen a lot of speculative press on what to expect from a Trump presidency. I wouldn’t bet on much of it, particularly the policy stuff. It will change some, but it remains to be seen … Continue reading

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Potty Mouth

Our society’s obsession with cursing and foul language shows up as both a prissy objection to it, as well as a rejection of that standard by free use of such language. Yet even those who approve of cursing get tired … Continue reading

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Don’t Surrender Your Kids

It’s all finger-pointing and blame-shifting. The teachers complain that parents don’t know how to raise well-behaved children. Parents say the teachers spend more time with their kids than they do at home, which makes the teachers the dominant influence in … Continue reading

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Wise as Serpents

There’s nothing sinful about having a good solid mental grasp of reality. This is how the rest of the world believes things work, and we need to be aware of where their heads are if we expect to help them … Continue reading

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Heartless Evangelism

Our apartment complex has a posted sign about no solicitation. Once that sign is posted, you have to get management’s permission for any random door-knocking. Court precedent in this state has made it clear that door-knocking evangelism is covered under … Continue reading

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Gray Matter Doesn’t Matter

It’s quite likely you’ve run across recent headlines announcing that male and female brains are indistinguishable. Can’t you hear the SJWs and pop-sci fanatics snickering now? Our brains are interchangeable, suggesting gender differences are merely cultural. Ummm, no. That’s not … Continue reading

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Manhood: More on Boundaries

We try to bring the lies of this world into the light and examine them as lies. This is no small task. Our society doesn’t simply make competing claims, but spitefully drowns out alternative ideas. Worse, it is hardly monolithic. … Continue reading

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