Why? It is one of the first questions we articulate as children, yet we often forget to ask it as adults. Perhaps we were told too often by our parents to stop asking, and we listened too well. Perhaps we should start asking it more often. Why do I want this job? Why do I… Continue reading Critical Thinking in the Modern Age
Category: Society
Why Social Conservatives are Losing Society
Life is a battlefield, and we are waving the white flag. Whether you like it or not, the culture war has been, is, and will be on your doorstep. The villainous, tyrannical forces of evil pervade your soul and your children every time you turn on the television or leave the house to go to… Continue reading Why Social Conservatives are Losing Society
The Trouble with Labels
Have you ever had a hard time explaining yourself to other people? How about when the options you have to describe yourself become limited? Any job application or survey which asks your race or gender becomes quickly confusing when you do not see your identity listed. Try telling someone your political party or religious affiliation… Continue reading The Trouble with Labels
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 Obesity Offense
I'm tired of suffering under the oppression of being fat. Obesity is socially constructed, and sometimes a person can carry around some extra weight and still be healthy. I used to watch the World’s Strongest Man competitions. While most of those guys lack washboard abs, they are strong enough to dead lift two young women… Continue reading The Obesity Offense
What is “Bad” Language?
Let us start with the idea of what vulgar language is. It is a social construction which I have never quite been able to comprehend. What makes a word like bitch, which means “female dog” less appropriate than calling someone a harlot, which is an actual human being who sells their sexual power for money?… Continue reading What is “Bad” Language?
The “Race” is Over.
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s now infamous statement on race relations in America is now more true and relevant than ever. “In things racial, we have always been and we, I believe, continue to be, in too many ways, essentially, a nation of cowards.” The recent string of police shootings has sparked national outrage… Continue reading The “Race” is Over.
If I was President (Education Policy)
Our education system here in America has become atrocious. Our children are growing into ignorant adults. Not only do they lack basic math, science, and English skills, but they are falling short on social skills and critical thinking. Classrooms have abandoned learning for test taking. There are many reasons for this, and I would like… Continue reading If I was President (Education Policy)
The End Times pt. 3 (The Antichrist)
In part one, I discussed my thoughts on why I believe we are in the “end times” predicted thousands of years ago in The Bible. In part two, I offered possibly pathways to explaining away the Rapture and reaching the one-world government, currency, and religion. In this section, I hope to deal with the person… Continue reading The End Times pt. 3 (The Antichrist)
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
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