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Preface notes… “Its the theology, stupid”, Historical Jesus. Huh? OK, my paraphrase of his central message. We are all feeling the intensity of the love and joy of relatives as they greet the just released Israeli hostages. It is so … Continue reading →

Regarding the earlier “oopsie” that must have singed the eyes of you British visitors… “Sousing out” was a local term where I was from, for trying to figure something out. Or maybe it was just my Dad’s slang for that. … Continue reading →

Comedian and podcaster Jimmy Dore, “We are the most propagandized and lied to people and we don’t know it”. See below a response to a discussion group member who defends the atonement beliefs and Christ myth of Paul, and my … Continue reading →

New below– “‘Deep State’ a conspiracy?” (what evidence points to), and discussion group posts on “God is not Christian” (arguing whether Historical Jesus affirmed atonement/sacrifice beliefs). See also at bottom of this opening section some counter points to Sam Harris’s … Continue reading →

See material below on free speech as illustrated by comedian Leonarda Jonie, and the comments of Gad Saad, Ira Glasser, and others on this critical element in freedom and liberal democracy. Also, a recap of the historical descent of Islam … Continue reading →

Below- Another good article from Bob Brinsmead on the triumph of Hellenism in Paul’s Christ myth. The Kirk memorial offered examples of how the critical distinction between Jesus and Christ continues to be confused. Brinsmead shows more of the differing … Continue reading →

“Defusing hatred, retaliation, and violence” is just below… Note also below, Grok’s response to a query if the advocacy for political violence was more of a problem on the “left/liberal” side of the US. He provides results of varied surveys. … Continue reading →

Richard Landes (“Heaven On Earth”) has traced the trajectory of apocalyptic millennial movements. Apocalyptic millennialism promotes the narrative that is fundamental to the ideologies of Marxists/leftists. Landes noted that when an apocalyptic millennial movement begins to fail then disillusioned followers … Continue reading →

In the interview below of Douglas Murray (link provided) please note Murray’s good advice to those, especially young people, inspired by Charlie Kirk, to not give way to the temptation to respond with vengeance or similar violence, but to emulate … Continue reading →

See new material below- “More on the freedom file”, comment on the two fundamental approaches to organizing human societies across history- collectivism versus free individuals. And some good points from Joe Rogan’s recent interview of Tim Dillon. Don’t miss the … Continue reading →

See below the profound “shared dying” experience of hospice nurse Julia. That is why she does not fear death. More helpful stuff from Arthur Mendel’s “Vision and Violence”: “The apocalypse is a self-fulfilling prophecy. It promotes the suffering it predicts… … Continue reading →

Good point by Malcolm Gladwell that trans people have won their place at the table but then went too far in demanding that no one dare question such things as the advantage of biological males competing in women’s sports. That … Continue reading →