For many people standing at the threshold of faith, one question stops them cold: How can a good and all-powerful God exist alongside a world drenched in suffering? This was not merely an abstract puzzle for C.S. Lewis — it was deeply personal. He lost his mother to cancer as a child, and decades later…
Propaganda or Journalism? The Line the Media Loves to Blur
In the vast arena of American politics, where ideals and ideologies clash like titans, the media has long been viewed as the impartial judge, the keeper of truth, and the voice of reason. However, beneath this veneer of neutrality, a different narrative unfolds, one where the media isn’t merely reporting the news but actively shaping…
Echo Chambers and Emotional Hooks: The New Face of News Reporting
The Shift from Fact to Fiction The erosion of trust in American media can be starkly traced back to the moment when journalism began to blur the lines between fact-based reporting and narrative-driven fiction. Once revered as the fourth estate, the watchdog of democracy, journalism’s role has morphed into something akin to a creative writing…
What are the origins of Shinto?
Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, has origins that are deeply rooted in the history and culture of the Japanese archipelago. Here’s a look at its beginnings: Prehistoric Origins: Jōmon Period (c. 14,000 BCE – 300 BCE): Shinto’s roots can be traced back to the Jōmon era, where archaeological evidence suggests animistic beliefs and rituals…
Free Speech or Free for All? The CNN-Girdusky Incident Explained
PJMedia: CNN Segment Descends Into Chaos, Conservative Analyst Banned Over Joke It’s hard to believe that the liberal media is still pushing the narrative that Trump having a rally at Madison Square Garden was an homage to a 1939 Nazi rally held at the same venue. CNN went all in on this narrative Monday night…
Liberalism’s Faustian Bargain: Trading Ethics for Political Power
One could argue that within the contemporary Democratic ethos, there’s a pronounced emphasis on what some might label as sexual libertarianism. Here’s how this perspective breaks down: Freedom Reinterpreted: When Democrats champion “freedom,” it’s increasingly framed in the context of sexual liberation, advocating for a lifestyle untethered from traditional sexual norms or consequences. Individuality as…
Tulsi Gabbard’s Journey: A Testament to Service, Courage, and Vision
Tulsi Gabbard’s odyssey, from the sun-soaked streets of Hawaii to the marble halls of Washington D.C., and extending her influence well beyond, is a narrative woven with threads of not mere political ambition, but of profound, almost poetic virtues that one might aspire to find in the leaders of our time. Her story isn’t just…
The Evolution of Color Separation in Graphic Arts: From Darkrooms to Desktops
In the old-school design studios, various hazards lurked (like Bestine, X-acto knives, and harsh chemicals from the stat room, not to mention the tension with the camera operators). However, the waxer stood out as a relatively benign tool. It wasn’t poisonous, its fumes had a sort of agreeable, beeswax aroma, and it performed its task…
The Illusion of Tech’s Innocence: Kara Swisher’s Defense Misses the Mark
On CNN, Kara Swisher argues with Scott Jennings that there is “no proof” of tech/gov collusion to suppress the Hunter Laptop story in 2020. “The issue is, is you think Twitter is the government, you think Twitter is running things and there is not this wide collusion. But JD Vance knows that because he’s worked…
Revised FBI Data Reveals Sharp Crime Increase: Was the Media Complicit in Misinformation?
The recent revision by the FBI of its 2022 violent crime data from a supposed 2.1% decrease to a shocking 4.5% increase has cast a shadow over the narrative spun by the media and, by extension, the Harris/Walz campaign. Here’s why this revision should prompt a critical reevaluation of how crime statistics have been portrayed:…
