There are several polarizing candidates in the 2016 election. Many people feel exceptionally strong about Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, and Ted Cruz. These four are the candidates that people really either love or hate. I would argue that three of these deserve the label of unelectable. One, however, stands apart from the rest,… Continue reading The Case for Cruz
Category: Ideal Types
The Modern American Prometheus
Donald Trump is possibly the most powerful man in America. His meteoric rise to the top of the Republican presidential ticket this primary season has cultural, historical, and future ramifications that I think too many Americans are missing. Americans, as a nation, have become incredibly short sighted. For three out of his four years in… Continue reading The Modern American Prometheus
The Power of the Image
The image is an intriguing construction. Not only visible, an image can also be produced through sound and touch. We can even close our eyes and create an image that is unique to our imaginations. There are natural images, such as forests or mountains. There are also socially constructed images, which are pretty much anything… Continue reading The Power of the Image
Ten Rules for Improved Voting
Election season is upon us, and between the media distortions, public shaming of your beliefs, and peer pressure to vote the way your family and friends do, you may desperately be seeking advice on how to make a proper voting decision. Here is my guide to choosing the best candidate for you. Remember your principles:… Continue reading Ten Rules for Improved Voting
Has the Church Lost its Fight?
I just watched a documentary on Netflix called “Fight Church” about the increasing number of American pastors and churches that not only accept, but participate in mixed martial arts. The argument that the movie makes is this: should Christians engage in an activity that inevitably ends with two people trying to physically harm one another?… Continue reading Has the Church Lost its Fight?
The Slow Death of Marriage
Marriage is not a fundamental right, nor is it a government institution. Marriage is a relationship between one man and one woman that is supposed to represent an unbreakable union. The vows spoken before the altar are meant to be a verbal contract between man and wife. It is a promise that regardless of financial… Continue reading The Slow Death of Marriage
The Ideal Type
The world needs heroes—an ideal type. Throughout history, each culture including early American society had an archetype to aspire to. In our postmodern cultural revolution, we have lost that ideal. We have nothing to strive for. Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and the Norse identified gods, demigods, and warriors as the ideal as demonstrated in both storytelling… Continue reading The Ideal Type
Gender Identity Disorder is not Heroic
According to research , 1 to 5% of American teachers are pedophiles (that we know of). 1.2% to 5.6% of the American population is LGBT (only .3% are "trans). One of these conditions is considered to be a detestable outlier. They are statistically and psychologically "abnormal"; some mentally ill freak show that preys on the… Continue reading Gender Identity Disorder is not Heroic
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