The Problem of the Spirit

Worrying about evil is, quite frankly, small potatoes in comparison to a much greater human condition that plagues the vast majority of mankind; the absence of any consciousness of the spirit. We pursue a path of consciousness that solely imbues our intellect and passions as the arbiters of our existence, and in extension, that of … Continue reading The Problem of the Spirit

The Moral Argument – Humanism

Recently, a good friend of mine read my essay on Pluralism & Relativism, and asked the question if I could comment on Secular Humanism. As I had started a series of moral arguments, it seemed practical that the next one may as well be on such an “ism”. I also have to note, with great … Continue reading The Moral Argument – Humanism

The Moral Argument – Pluralism & Relativism

I had an accident a week back. I recently ran into the unyielding wall of cultural pluralism with an intellectual and spiritual “thwack”. There was no way I was going to miss hitting it. You see, I’ve been cruising my baby-boom mind & body along for many years believing in cultural pluralism; or the allowance … Continue reading The Moral Argument – Pluralism & Relativism

This Matter of Freedom of Speech

This post came out of a sense I developed over the past two days that freedom, liberty, and equality are all perfected in their limits, rather than their excesses. This is the foundation of the teachings of Jesus Christ; that in love of God and man, and in practicing that love of God and man, … Continue reading This Matter of Freedom of Speech

Mary and Her Spirit

I rarely tackle exegesis in my posts. The reason is simple. I have not poured hours and hours into bible study; thus making the connecting of the dots an easier effort than it would be otherwise. It has not been my concentration as a Christian. I have come to Christianity through a different process and … Continue reading Mary and Her Spirit