Tag Archives: social sciences

The Religion Matrix

Posted on February 7, 2015 by ehurst

We need faith that is stirred, not shaken. It’s not about having wise answers; you should have your own. Permit me to ask some questions I hope are useful in stirring your faith. Virtually all of the work done in … Continue reading →

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Got Your Moral Poncho?

Posted on January 1, 2015 by ehurst

When things get really stormy, umbrellas are silly. Get a poncho. I found something to keep me occupied while stuck inside the house today. I tend to agree with the substance of this long article about world political affairs and … Continue reading →

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A Little More on Gamergate

Posted on November 11, 2014 by ehurst

The Elder reminds you: Holiness is voluntary. Our society completely lacks a moral frame of reference consistent with God’s character. Our best is way off on another planet by comparison, so I don’t take seriously anyone’s moral posturing on any … 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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Eldercraft as Church Administration

Posted on May 28, 2014 by ehurst

If you don’t feel it in your bones, you’ll never do it well. I’m a born administrator. It’s a talent from God and fundamental to the way I think. In my mind, I regard it as moral engineering. That is, … Continue reading →

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A Grand Learning Experience

Posted on April 27, 2014 by ehurst

This is better than college. I used to think all my research in the social sciences was informative, that my professional training meant something. Apparently much of it was bullshit. My cynicism was not deep enough. I’m watching as world … Continue reading →

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Nothing Important

Posted on March 3, 2014 by ehurst

Forgive me, dear readers; more senseless brain spew. Way back when I first started this blog, I knew it would be raw, but not necessarily fresh. The point is not polished presentation from long consideration; that’s for magazines and books. … Continue reading →

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What to Expect

Posted on February 20, 2014 by ehurst

All I have is my limited analytical talents and my intuition, so take this with a grain of salt. This is a working model I’ll use until it crumbles. The Cabal should not be identified with any particular institution. It … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Persecution

Posted on February 17, 2014 by ehurst

For those who share any significant portion of my religious beliefs: Prepare for persecution. While I can’t tell you much about the author, this article is a fairly balanced and accurate assessment of a rising faction within the West, but … Continue reading →

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Psychatrickiness

Posted on February 12, 2014 by ehurst

God revealed Himself in a human context. To address the fallen human condition, God declared Himself in terms of what He requires of us, specifically explaining that such requirements are in our own best interest, because they line us up … Continue reading →

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