We humans frequently under-estimate people because of the way they appear to us. If they look unattractive or sloppy, or if we decide in our minds that they're unintelligent, we mentally put them in a certain category and treat them accordingly. Such judgmental attitudes have always been part of the human psyche, but perhaps they're particularly rife in … Continue reading LOOKING SMALL, THINKING BIG
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Elections, Elisha, End-Games…oh, and Alliteration…
THE US presidential election aroused all kinds of passions in the US and around the world. The election taught many of us (I'd venture to say all of us) numerous lessons, whether we wanted it to or not... Readers of my blog will know I'm a Trump supporter: my intention here is not to make … Continue reading Elections, Elisha, End-Games…oh, and Alliteration…
IS DONALD TRUMP A RACIST? ARE ALL HIS FOLLOWERS WHITE MALE RACISTS?
Thanks to some irresponsible and manipulative people in politics, education, media and in our entertainment industry, the lie that Donald Trump and his voters are "all white male racists" has helped cause riots and all kinds of hand-wringing, fear and hype, weeping and wailing. Those who are claiming to be the "tolerant" ones are proving to be intolerant of democracy and … Continue reading IS DONALD TRUMP A RACIST? ARE ALL HIS FOLLOWERS WHITE MALE RACISTS?
WHY I LIKE DONALD TRUMP
At the risk of losing my tax-exempt status (joke) and half of my followers, I feel compelled to add my view of the upcoming US general election into the mix of wildly differing views... I've liked Mr. Trump since the very first Republican party debate., and my respect for him has only grown. No amount … Continue reading WHY I LIKE DONALD TRUMP
THE MOST SCARY PROSPECT OF ALL..
Some people would rather not know if God exists: they're afraid of having their lives transformed... I first noticed this "willing ignorance" after reading the first two books I'd ever read by a creationist. I'd been a Christian for a year, and by good fortune and coincidence (ha!) I discovered “God, Science and Evolution” and “Christ and the Cosmos” by Prof. E.H. … Continue reading THE MOST SCARY PROSPECT OF ALL..


