...where the Two become the One
Atlas Shrugged meets Peter Pan meets a Logocentric Christianity The great departure was not an ending, but a thinning. It was a quiet exodus, unnoticed by those who measured the world in headlines and polls. There was no rupture in the sky, no grand announcement, only a gradual and persistent vanishing of certain individuals. They were the chess players in a world that had embraced Calvinball, the architects in an […] Read more »
Resolving the apparent contradiction between Ayn Rand’s Objectivism and Christianity In the vast landscape of philosophical thought, few worldviews are seen as more fundamentally opposed than Ayn Rand’s Objectivism and historical Christianity. One stands as a monument to the rational, self-interested individual, viewing self-sacrifice as a moral vice and faith as an abdication of reason. The other is widely understood to champion selflessness, submission to divine will, and belief in […] Read more »
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 »
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 »
Building your house on the solid rock of Logocentric thinking In our modern world, the drive for a strong sense of self, for recognition, and for tangible success is a powerful motivator. We seek to build an identity that is effective and respected. Yet, in this pursuit, a fundamental paradox emerges: the very things many desire—a powerful ego, wealth, and influence—cannot be successfully attained by chasing them directly. True, sustainable […] Read more »
Moving from religious conformity to internalized wisdom Humanity’s search for meaning has long been channeled through the great edifices of organized religion. These systems offer structure, community, and a framework for morality, promising a guiding light in a complex world. Yet, for countless individuals, that promised light can feel more like a cage. When institutions demand adherence to rigid, unchallengeable doctrines, they cease to be tools for liberation and instead […] Read more »
Certainty or Truth? Recovering the Logos from Sola Scriptura Sola Scriptura is a core Protestant doctrine asserting that the Bible alone is the ultimate, infallible authority for Christian faith, doctrine, and practice, superseding traditions or other sources unless aligned with Scripture, while emphasizing its sufficiency and clarity for deriving truths through study and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. The belief that Jesus is the Logos—translated as “Word” rather than “Logic”—reinforces this […] Read more »
“Build homes, and plan to stay. Plant gardens, and eat the food they produce. Marry and have children. Then find spouses for them so that you may have many grandchildren. Multiply! Do not dwindle away! And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.” This is what the LORD of […] Read more »
I sometimes joke, deadpan, “I’m the most humble person I’ve met—but I’m not modest.” It’s not a flex; it’s a pointer to a common confusion many people never examine. We often applaud the quiet performance of modesty while missing the sturdier virtue of humility. When truth matters more than optics, that mix-up becomes hard to ignore, because people reward the surface and punish the substance. Socratic humility is the intellectual virtue […] Read more »
Pride in one’s past means taking credit for one’s specific achievements, pausing to recognize oneself with either “I did it,” or “This is good.” It means taking credit, as a self-made being, for simply being who one is. This includes taking credit for one’s accomplishments of character and personal development. […] The two perspectives of pride in the past and pride in the future are inseparable, because one cannot achieve […] Read more »
Most conceptions of divine judgment, such as is found through a superficial reading of Revelation 20:11-15, fixate on actions as the primary subject of evaluation, treating deeds as isolated transactions to be weighed. Yet this perspective fundamentally misunderstands causality: actions are mere effects, outward manifestations of an inner landscape of character, belief and willful focus. While external forces—genetics, upbringing, cultural conditioning—shape this terrain, they never erase the sovereign space of […] Read more »