Perhaps one of the necessary factors of song is that it brings order out of chaos. Musical notes create patterns that our brains become aware of and enjoy. Our minds observe the patterns of steps and leaps in the musical line, in repeating rhythms, and in the myriad of mathematical combinations that make up rhythm,…
L. Ron Hubbard’s Dianetics: An Exposé of Unsubstantiated Claims and Plagiarism.
Unveiling the Influences: Examining L. Ron Hubbard’s Dianetics and Its Plagiarized Philosophies Wikipedia: The emergence of Dianetics. In January 1949, Hubbard informed his literary agent, Forrest J. Ackerman, that he was writing a book on the “cause and cure of nervous tension”, which he was going to call either The Dark Sword or Excalibur or…
The Greater Leap of Faith: Unveiling the Atheistic Hypothesis
The question of whether God exists is a timeless one, with theism (believing in God) and atheism (not believing in God) being the two main opposing views. While both positions involve a certain degree of faith, it’s actually atheism that often requires a bigger leap of faith. Let’s delve into the philosophical, scientific, and personal…
When Childhood Fantasies Meet Spiritual Realities: Perspectives on the Mormon “Testimony,” Santa Claus, and the “B” word.
It’s a scandalous and controversial cliché … the “B” word: BRAINWASHED A Mormon Perspective on Santa and Testimony For most Mormons, learning the full story of Santa is difficult in later life because of the seeds of doubt it plants after learning he is a fiction. It makes some wonder how their parents could claim…
Well, there it is folks … Firearm Violence is now an “OFFICIAL PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS.”
The Official Declaration. This is what you can expect… When a federal agency issues a public health crisis, the government typically responds with a coordinated and multifaceted approach. Here are some likely responses: 1. Emergency Declaration: The President may declare a national emergency or a public health emergency, which can unlock additional resources and streamline…
Understanding the Enigma: Why Good People Conform to Scientology’s Bizarre Beliefs
Introduction Research suggests that a large majority of those who become involved with Scientology leave within a short timeframe, often due to unfulfilled expectations regarding personal improvement. This raises the question of why a small percentage remains devoted despite significant evidence contradicting the organization’s claims. While cognitive dissonance theory can partially explain how individuals rationalize…
The Harvard Study on Slavery Reparations: A Critical Examination of Misguided Logic
PJ Media, June 22, 2024, Rick Moran: Harvard Study Claims There Is ‘Historic Precedent’ for Paying Slavery Reparations. No good radical-left public policy proposal can gain any traction with radical-left lawmakers without a radical-left academic study to back it up. Harvard professors Linda J. Bilmes and Cornell William Brooks have published a study in the…
The Gospel of Jesse Duplantis: Irreverence, Fraudulent Theology and Carnality of Excess
“The very first thing on Jesus’ agenda was to get rid of poverty! Would you like to know why some people, including ministries, never get out of poverty? It’s not because they aren’t smart. It’s not because they don’t have windows of opportunity. It’s because they’re not anointed. If you’re not anointed, poverty will follow…
The Genesis Moment: The Divine Spark that Ignited the Universe
In his Systematic Theology, theologian Louis Berkhof explains the infinity of God this way: “The infinity of God is that perfection of God by which He is free from all limitations. . . . He is in no way limited by the universe, by this time-space world, or confined to the universe” (GLH Publishing, 2017)….
Hillsong Church: A House of Cards Built on Prosperity and Deception
Hillsong’s worship music has been criticized for its vague lyrical content, unclear theological message, and emphasis on style over substance. It’s often described as “just music” – a collection of catchy melodies and instrumental arrangements designed to evoke an emotional response rather than a deep spiritual connection. The church services themselves resemble rock concerts, with…