Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet, “Common Sense", with a third edition published February 14, 1776. It was very influential to the Revolution and Paine donated his profits to the American war effort. The following points are well made and generally unequivocal: 1. Government is the most common persecutor of mankind, but "a necessary evil" against human vice.… Continue reading Paine’s Common Sense
Tag: Religion
Societal Warfare
I see a society coming apart, the dissolution of the family, the fabric of society. A very small group of like minded powerful people are using a small minority of brain washed people to attack and, if possible, destroy America. The blind deceived followers are full of rebellion, hate, and delusion. To illustrate, imagine a… Continue reading Societal Warfare
Music and Religion
We were chatting on the sailboat, I mentioned that I liked R.E.M., particularly, their big hit, "Losing my Religion". Later, in our conversation a remark was made that listening to a song about losing ones religion was bad. I never forgot that comment, although I didn't believe it had any merit, at least as I… Continue reading Music and Religion
Yeshua’s Purpose, in Part
I've been thinking of a question once posed to me, "Do you think, Yeshua came to start a new religion?" I think the question left off an unspoken premise, "Didn't he just clarify and qualify Judaism, such that if we merely follow Judaism, as it was intended, we will be saved." Here is my answer,… Continue reading Yeshua’s Purpose, in Part
