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Many Christians fear atheists, but ego-theists may be a greater danger
Atheism denies God. Ego-theism sees God as a way to feel good and boost self-esteem. Ego-theism acknowledges God’s existence, but keeps self in the driver’s seat. Much religion is ego-theism. It’s designed to protect human pride, not to overcome it … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian ego, Christian pride, ego-theism, egotheism, Pharisees pride, religious ego, religious pride, spiritual pride, theism
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A poem about intellect
The heart knows things that the intellect can’t detect. Intellect is never completely free from pride and perspective. Its conclusions are always to some degree influenced by ego. When intellect failsPeople often discoverThat hope prevails! When lifeLooks like a wreckTo … Continue reading
Tame your inner jungle
If you never take the time to tame your inner jungle, life will remain a mess. If you will sit quietly on the still bank of peace and fish within for insight, the catch of the day will help heal … Continue reading
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Intellectual selection is beyond natural
When intellect declares that nothing exists but matter, it proclaims that its thoughts are nothing but atoms working in the skull. To know how life works, but not know why it works, may satisfy the intellect, but it leaves the … Continue reading
The sky is “Prime”–it delivers us light & drops off water at our doorstep
If the sky only had one rainbow and people had to travel to see it, it would be one of the world’s most popular tourist attraction. The sky is prime! It delivers us light and drops off water at our … Continue reading
Unhinging Stonehenge from ancient humanity (bang-solution theory & the first Brexit)
For millennia people have stood in awe of Stonehenge and wondered about its origin. Today most people assume that it was made by ancient humans, but is that true? Here’s an alternative idea that I call The Theory of Bang-Solution. … Continue reading
Much happinessIs buriedUnder excuses. We use excuses to avoid lightWhen we don’tWant seenWhat our darkness hides. Our alibisAre frequentlyLies. When your excusesAre goneThe truthComes along. An excuseIs a fancy wayTo say:“I give up.” If you make the timeTo do what … Continue reading
Equality? If people aren’t treated equally in the womb, it shouldn’t surprise us that they aren’t treaded equally after birth.
Equality? If people aren’t Treated equally In the womb, It shouldn’t Surprise us That they aren’t Treaded equally After birth.
Some say rules are a bore, but breaking rules bores a hole in your conscience
Freedom from rules results in bondage to desires. When society trains people to play by their own rules and to follow their own desires without question, anarchy is at hand. A desire dominated heart sees the conscience as a threat. … Continue reading
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Some antidotes for insults
Insults produce such negative results that you’d think humans would be smart enough not the use them. An insult reveals the insecurity of the person who gives it. Insults are an attempt to put an end to someone’s freedom of … Continue reading