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More on the Wane – Religion and Politics
I hope it’s obvious what I’m trying to make clear by what I’m saying here. There’s little doubt that COVID-19 is going to continue to have an effect, as long as we proceed along our current trajectory. If we choose instead, to open things up and let it run its course, while protecting our high-risk…
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Foreign Interference – Religion and Politics
You can try to argue that question however you please, but to me, the answer is simple. They cannot compete. If they could, their model for operation would be the one winning the day. It’s just not that complex.
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Identity Includes Choice – Religion and Politics
So for those who assume there’s no choice in identity, you can be assured, I disagree. Further, for those who decide some of those choices don’t work in contravention to one’s identity—and often to the definite benefit of the person with that identity—I very much suggest you consult a former drug or alcohol addict. I…
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More on Left and Right – Religion and Politics
The point of this little article is this. Even if you could nail down what left and right, or Republican and Democrat, look like politically, how many people fit neatly on one side or the other? Are you honestely going to base your decision, on whether someone has an R, or a D behind their…
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Talking Politics – Religion and Politics
So is it unreasonable to talk politics or religion? Not at all! Care should be taken with how you say what you say. Further, you should be at least as interested, if not more so, in ensuring what you say is true and correct, than when discussing any other thing. And remember, if what you…
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The Tyranny of the Majority – Religion and Politics
If you think the idea of the tyranny of the majority isn’t a “real thing,” please know, it is. If you think it’s not potentially a direct result of democracy, and that most other systems even allow it to exist, understand, you’re in error. It’s on this basis, our country was not founded, and is…
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Chomsky Review Chapter 3 – Religion and Politics
I hope you’ve found this summarization useful. I’m hoping the next one will be a bit easier to do, but based on the fact that so far, all chapters center around discussions, where the topic is rather fluid, I’m not holding my breath.
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Electioneering – Religion and Politics
So, if you’re running for office, and you want for people to consider you in seriousness, you can take my advice or not. If you don’t, count on at least some of us, not being excited by the person and perspectives you present.
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Fifteen Days to Rule Them All – Religion and Politics
You may not believe it, but I’m fully of a mind, that unscrupulous folks are taking advantage of fear, to cow people into doing their bidding, with the intent of making the existing situation look dire, and the person who they claim—fallaciously—created it, to look like some sort of ogre. And it all started with,…
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The Presumption of Innocence – Religion and Politics
I’m sure by this point, you’ve come to realize, I’m writing what I am in this little essay, as a plea to those desirous of seeing others held accountable for wrongs, before due process has been observed. I hope you’ll understand my refusal to act, when guilt hasn’t been established. The presumption of innocence is…