...where the Two become the One
At the heart of our relationship not just with the state, but with many of our most powerful social, cultural, and even religious norms, lies a foundational premise so widely accepted it is rarely questioned: the social contract. We are told this is the legitimate basis for our interactions, an implicit agreement for the sake of security and order. Yet, when we place this contract under the lens of reason, […] Read more »
In the governance of human affairs, few words are as frequently conflated and dangerously misunderstood as “power” and “authority.” We often use them interchangeably, yet they represent fundamentally opposing principles of human interaction. Power is the ability to compel action through force, while authority is the recognized right to direct. Understanding this distinction is not merely an academic exercise; it is essential for any individual who seeks to live a […] Read more »
In a synchronized and deliberate march, nations across the globe are rolling out digital identification systems. From the UK and Switzerland to China and beyond, governments, in concert with globalist institutions like the World Economic Forum, are heralding these programs as the gateway to a future of streamlined efficiency and seamless access to services. Yet, beneath the veneer of technocratic progress lies a fundamental, almost revolutionary, shift in the very […] Read more »
In the complex and often fraught interplay between the individual and the vast machinery of the state, a fundamental conflict frequently emerges, one that opens a chasm between the raw capacity for force and the legitimate right to authority. When a citizen finds themselves in the crosshairs of a bureaucratic entity, the very nature of truth, reason, and justice is called into question, transforming the landscape of civil discourse into […] Read more »
Attempting to live freely in a world dominated by those with an unearned ego. There is a profound and often maddening disconnect that a person of substance experiences when navigating the modern world. You can dedicate yourself to building a mind of logic, principle, and intellectual honesty, only to watch as those with fragile, yet grandiose egos—the masters of political flow—achieve practical results with astonishing speed. This isn’t a failure […] Read more »
In Jungian psychology, the ego represents the center of the conscious mind, providing the stable sense of “I” that organizes our thoughts, feelings, and memories into a coherent personal identity. It functions as the executive of our daily life, mediating between the demands of the external world and the vast, often unseen, landscape of the unconscious. In our modern culture, the concept of the ego has been cast as a villain. We are taught […] Read more »
The society that separates its scholars from its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting by fools. ~Greek historian Thucydides The archetype of the warrior is etched into the bedrock of human history, a symbol of courage and discipline. Yet, within this single image lie two profoundly different figures: the soldier and the philosopher-warrior. The former is a highly effective instrument of power, defined by their […] Read more »
In the modern political landscape, terms are often wielded as weapons, their original meanings obscured by the fog of partisan conflict. Few terms have suffered this fate more than “liberalism.” To understand the world today, we must look back to its philosophical ancestor: classical liberalism. This is not merely a historical political position but a comprehensive philosophy of freedom, rooted in the Enlightenment, that champions the sovereign individual as the […] Read more »
The story of the Tortoise and the Hare tells of a race between a swift but arrogant hare and a slow but persistent tortoise; the hare, overconfident, takes a nap during the race, allowing the tortoise to plod steadily onward and win. This fable, which emphasizes the moral that “slow and steady wins the race,” was written by the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop. The exact date of its composition is […] Read more »
What is the moral code of altruism? The basic principle of altruism is that man has no right to exist for his own sake, that service to others is the only justification of his existence, and that self-sacrifice is his highest moral duty, virtue and value. Do not confuse altruism with kindness, good will or respect for the rights of others. These are not primaries, but consequences, which, in fact, […] Read more »
Dismantling the Civilization-Wide Lie That Your Existence Requires an Apology Beneath the surface of daily anxieties lies a foundational assumption so pervasive it masquerades as biological truth: that human nature is inherently defective, requiring perpetual correction through external authority. This isn’t mere pessimism—it’s a meticulously engineered psychological framework positioning humanity as morally bankrupt by default. From the misapplication of Christian theology to modern behavioral economics framing humans as irrational actors, […] Read more »
A sacred cow is a belief, tradition, or idea held as unquestionably true or untouchable, often defended without scrutiny. It serves as a psychological or cultural anchor, resisting challenge due to its perceived importance or emotional weight. Sola scriptura—the Protestant doctrine asserting that the Bible alone is the ultimate, infallible authority for Christian faith, doctrine, and practice—functions precisely as such a sacred cow in many evangelical and Protestant circles. While […] Read more »
And He left them, and getting into the boat again, departed to the other side. Now the disciples had forgotten to take bread, and they did not have more than one loaf with them in the boat. Then He charged them, saying, “Take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “It is because we have no bread.” But […] Read more »
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. ~Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad […] Read more »
The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10th, 2025, was an act of brutal finality aimed at a man known for his calm and reasoned demeanor. Yet, to see it merely as the tragic end of a single life is to miss its far more sinister implication. The bullet that struck his throat was not just a physical assault; it was a profoundly symbolic one. It was an attack on […] Read more »