Western civilization has been forever governed by rich white men. Rich old men who, for the most part, have primarily been concerned with protecting their wealth and very little else. This article does not pertain with their being rich. Money will always rule because it is the lubrication of civilization,…
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Value in Each Religion
My stance on religion has been made clear to most of my readers. So, in light of the holiday season that just passed, I will now try to say something good that one can learn from all of the religions. This is not a hard task. The different faiths do…
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VH1: Thoughtless Fun
I do not watch VH1. I swear. I have no idea what the “Flavor of Love” is. I hate New York, and I have never seen a drunken midget urinate off his little scooter. Okay, fine. I’ll admit my guilty pleasure. Admittance is the first step to healing. I can’t…
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Non-biblical Beliefs
Abortion. Most conservative Christians are against it. And yet, apparently, most conservative Christians barely pick up their Bible. Abortion as we know it did not exist in biblical times, so does it have anything to say about the topic? Exodus 21:22 gives us a clear-cut description that if a man…
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“War On Terror” Doesn’t Exist
One individual now has the power to drive a van up to a building and demolish it. One person can now end the lives of 168 people and alter countless more. One person can change the landscape of an entire city. This individual does not need weapons of mass destruction;…
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Go to the Rec
You are now in college. You have a much more sedentary life than you once had. You have better access to food. More than likely, you are not choosing the healthiest food available. Ramen, Chef Boyardee and unlimited soft-serve ice cream are not part of the healthy food pyramid. Any…
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit. The third player in the card game known as God. According to the Bible, the Holy Spirit dwells inside every Christian. The Holy Spirit is depicted as a helper to guide people in the way of the truth. The Holy Spirit is believed to take action in…
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Teetering For Tots
Homecoming weekend has come and gone. I’m sure for everyone it was filled with tailgates, beverages, parties and fun. All of the social organizations coming up with floats and events. Cornhole, beerpong and every other drinking game known to a college campus. There was the homecoming parade, alumni and, of…
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Geopolitical Lessons
I’ve got two characters: Farmer Joe and Inner-City Jane. I have a theory why they tend to vote the way they do when it comes to elections. You can almost always tell the blue counties from the red counties by whether they are rural or city; I think I know…
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Us Vs Them
It starts young. Your father probably watched football with you and encouraged you to scream for a team. You had no idea what was going on. You liked screaming, though. You enjoyed being with your family. Those team colors were pretty nice, too. You loved painting your face. Then, you…