Category Archives: religion

Listening To Others

Posted on June 14, 2021 by swabby429

One of the most wise recommendations is, that it behooves us to listen to others. Doing so is one of the most basic ways to connect to other people. Sincerely paying attention and comprehending other people’s communication might be the … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts About Obstinacy

Posted on June 13, 2021 by swabby429

Grandma J sometimes had to remind me not to allow my redheaded temper to become stubbornness. Looking back, I don’t believe I had more boyhood temper-tantrums than my young non-ginger haired peers. In hindsight, it seems that many of my … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Freedom Again

Posted on June 9, 2021 by swabby429

Wise sages throughout time have realized that most people say they want freedom, but when the people finally acquire the keys to freedom, they reject complete freedom. Much of the problem with popular notions of freedom is that it is … Continue reading →

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Persecution

Posted on June 8, 2021 by swabby429

“To write is a relief from life’s problems. It is a way in which you revenge yourself. In art, the writer achieves utopia. But any attempt to achieve social utopia is bound to catastrophe. If you want a society of … Continue reading →

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Peace Through Truth

Posted on May 25, 2021 by swabby429

After skimming through the day’s headlines, I powered down the tablet and leaned into the sofa. I shook my head at the reports of war, violence, and propaganda across the world that I had just read. I know that humans … Continue reading →

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Wearing Armor

Posted on May 15, 2021 by swabby429

My North Dakota friend, Craig shared an article about a new, supposedly religious group that hates feminists. I had been sipping a soy latte when I opened the rest of Craig’s email. Apparently, the group not only hates feminists but … Continue reading →

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Foolish All Alone

Posted on May 13, 2021 by swabby429

“He that cannot reason is a fool. He that will not is a bigot. He that dare not is a slave.”–19th century industrialist, Andrew Carnegie I stumbled across the Carnegie quote while skimming a yellowed, vintage Omaha newspaper to determine … Continue reading →

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