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Childlike Humility, Adult Pride and Existential Anxiety
“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” What about being like children is necessary to be Christ-like? Children are immature, unexperienced, and unknowledgeable. But they’re also trusting, unpretentious, and totally dependent on their parents. They’re the best illustration of the proper relationship…
Christianity’s P.R. Problem
Christianity has really bad public relations, and I think a lot has to do with the Christian right or Christian conservatives. Again, Christian right is diverse and have internal divides, but I’m generalizing to what the majority or average Christian conservative right and behaves. The Christian right advocate for policies and legislation aligned with their…
Stupid Christians and Stupid Atheists
Let me get on my high horse for a second. Modern Christianity in the US is kind of dumb. There’s a small group of academics and scholars saying smart stuff, but the average Christian is probably dumber than the average non-Christian. But, in its defense, most people these days are kind of dumb and there…
The History of the Christian Right
Christianity started as a cool club where some outsider thought it was an incestuous sex cult (the communal meals were thought to be orgies and “brother”/”sister” language was thought to be incestuous) that practiced cannibalism (eucharist) and witchcraft (miracles, healings, and rejecting mainstream pagan religions). They really were political rebels and social justice warriors though.…
The 9-5 Lie
I did everything right. I did well in school and spent countless nights sacrificing sleep, partying, and fun and I was promised it would off on the other side. I got the corporate 9-5, but I spend all my time commuting, getting ready for work, and I really only have a couple of hours to…
Analyzing Canelo Alvarez
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is one of boxing’s most accomplished athletes. With multiple championships in four weight classes and an impressive career that began at just 15, Canelo has achieved unprecedented success, including becoming the first undisputed super middleweight champion. Style Canelo is known for his exceptional counterpunching and pressure. Usually, counterpunchers are slick boxers who…
Book Review: Atlas of AI
In Atlas of AI, Kate Crawford challenges the conventional comparison between human intelligence and artificial intelligence. She argues that likening AI to human minds often neglects the embodiment, relationships, and environments integral to human functioning. While AI is typically perceived as disembodied and abstract, Crawford demonstrates that it is deeply material and embodied—constructed from natural…
Why people love Luigi Mangione
December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan. UnitedHealthcare is one of the US’s largest health insurers, and they’re criticized for unethical practices like denying coverage to people in need of health care, delaying treatments, and making many patients…
Comedy is Social Lubricant
Ever crack a joke and feel the tension in the room dissolve? It’s like magic. The worst days can be turned around with a laugh. The grumpiest person can light up through humor. The most serious business meeting can shift to a friendlier tone. Comedy disarms people—but how? Comedy Breaks Down Barriers Humor softens the…
Stand-up Comedy and Public Speaking
All stand-up comedians are public speakers, but not all public speakers are comedians. However, some of the best stand-up comedians are also the best public speakers, and some of the best public speakers use comedy. While stand-up comedy is a distinct form of public speaking, it shares many convergent skills with traditional public speaking. Understanding…
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