Category: Unorthodox Thinking
Results of my renewed thinking. My non-religious philosophy and irreverent, unChristian beliefs
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My Dog Has Learned a Wrong Standard of Morality
Introduction For the past few months, I have been taking care of a friend’s puppy while he establishes himself in another state. Born in February, Lilo has quickly learned well a few basic commands: Sit, Stay, OK (release from Stay), Come Back (Don’t cross that boundary). We’re working on Heel. What’s interesting to me is… Read more
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Two Story Ideas for My Next Misfits Book
Introduction I have completed the writing of Gathering of Misfits: Vicky and Tammy, my fifth novel of that series. Taking a break from that community of people, I read through and tweaked a few of my other stories: Salvation Ranch, the Millenium series, and The AI Sister of the Mighty Men of Oak Street. This… Read more
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What Happened to the Wayward Son?
Introduction One of the most famous parables of Jesus is called the Prodigal Son. He told of a young man who committed several awful sins against the morals of the Jewish society. The parable stars the loving father who welcomed back his wayward son and reinstated the young man in his position of sonship. But,… Read more
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Star Trek Voyager: Capt. Janeway Walked in Faith
Introduction Captain Kathryn Janeway of Star Trek Voyager was known for her reliance on science without regard for spiritual explanations. I recently saw that reliance challenged when I watched Season 3: Episode 7 of the TV show. She was put into a position where reliance on science wasn’t working. In that episode of Star Trek… Read more
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Trump Is the New Sheriff in Town
Introduction From the time of the Norman invasion a sheriff has enforced the law in a town and the surrounding area. The statement, “There’s a new sheriff in town,” has meant that a new man has come to enforce the current laws versus bad laws enforced by previous, evil lawmen. It implies that old habits… Read more
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Think Spiritually as Well as Scientifically
Introduction When Earth’s first space traveler returned to the ground, Nikita Khrushchev reportedly said, “[Soviet cosmonaut Yuri] Gagarin flew into space, but didn’t see any god there.” He meant to refute the Christian belief in a spiritual realm. Being a Communist and raised to scientific thinking, Khrushchev spoke scientific truth. There is no scientifically- proven… Read more
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Rapture Teachings Are Like Government Cheese
Introduction I have never cared for the boxed bricks of soft government cheesefood given away to low- income people. Its taste doesn’t please me. Its soft, grainy texture repels me. Its artificial – processed cheesefood fabrication – offends me. In much the same way, the teachings about the Rapture irritate me. Rapture teachings are like… Read more
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Jesus Before and After the Cross
Introduction Jesus of Nazareth was God in a human body. He emptied Himself of His divine abilities and made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness (Philippians 2:7). Living life as a human, Jesus had the authority of Adam to rule on the Earth (See Genesis 1).… Read more
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Serving the Master with Immoral Actions
Introduction Christians and other religious people make a big deal about morality and people avoiding immoral activities. They have been known to follow the instructions of Paul in 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 for a believer found sleeping with his father’s wife. “…hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his… Read more