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Surrendering from Positions of Strength
Introduction In military engagements, diplomatic negotiations, even business discussions, it is a well- known necessity to confront one’s opponents from a position of strength. On the other hand,…
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Defend Democracy. Support the Republic.
Introduction Walking home from the store last week, I passed a yard sign that demanded, “Defend Democracy”. I remembered memes on X proclaiming that the U.S. is a…
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Process of Inspiration
Introduction I have long thought that Old Testament prophets were not secretaries of the divine Master. Yahweh did not dictate to them the words they wrote down. Rather,…
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Just How Evil Is Collateral Damage?
Introduction An episode of NCIS: New Orleans I watched recently made a big deal of collateral damage. A military raid to capture, if not fatally eliminate, an evil…
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Value Rank System Infographic Is Criticized
Introduction A friend sent me the infographic below, asking for my opinion of it. My immediate reaction was negative. It showed no basis for the Creator’s benefits to…
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King’s Treatment of Vashti: Immoral or Socially Acceptable?
Introduction The first chapter of the biblical book of Esther records the events of a great feast that King Xerxes (or Ahasuerus) gave for all his nobles and…
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