Some of the best times I had as a kid were spent in the movie theater, escaping into the realm of fantasy. Professional filmmakers refer to that feeling as the ‘willing suspension of disbelief,’ where, for ninety minutes or so, … Continue reading
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What Do We Owe Parents in Old Age?
A reader asks: Do we have a responsibility to help our parents out as they age because they raised us and helped us become adults? I know you don’t subscribe to an ethical system of self-sacrifice, and wonder where you … Continue reading
The Psychology of God (Part 2 of 2)
Conclusion of yesterday’s column. In a strange way, the subjectivist view could be considered on the route to reason and rationality. A rational outlook, unlike the subjectivist one, insists that the facts of reality are what they are, and they … Continue reading
The Psychology of God (Part 1 of 2)
A reader comments: Unfortunately, most people who believe in God have never bothered, and are probably afraid, to define ‘God.’ A word like that, left undefined, is, I think, a very destructive thing over time. After many years of not … Continue reading
The Intelligence of Wisdom (Part 2 of 2) (with Jose Ruenes)
Conclusion of yesterday’s column. Wisdom and Age Does wisdom have anything to do with age? Not all elderly people are considered wise, but many are. And by virtue of being old, an elderly person usually has the benefit of the … Continue reading
The Intelligence of Wisdom (Part 1 of 2) (with Jose Ruenes)
‘He’s wise.’ This means, perhaps, having knowledge one is not expected to have. As in: wise beyond one’s years. Sometimes you’ll observe the following about a person: ‘He’s highly intelligent. But he’s not very wise.’ Or, ‘He lacks common sense, … Continue reading
Mommy/Daddy, Where Does Wealth Come From?
The number of workers employed by the government went up 324,000 between July and August while the number of workers in the private sector declined 278,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Isn’t this a problem? Why aren’t … Continue reading
The Real Reason Homosexuality is a Hot Button Issue (DE Coast Press)
I received an email from a reader who asks, ‘I’m not sure I can give proper advice to my brother. He’s gay and really loves our parents, who are slightly religious but don’t practice. They’ve made anti-gay remarks in the … Continue reading
Driving While “Intexticated” (DE Wave)
Unless you recently landed on this planet, you’re probably aware that text messaging is a quick and easy way to communicate using a cell phone. Abbreviated phrases are typed out and instantly transmitted to the recipient’s cell phone screen. For … Continue reading
IBM Leads the Way in Post-Obamacare America
IBM plans to give about 110,000 retirees payments to buy coverage on a government-run health insurance exchange rather than continuing to provide benefits through its own company-sponsored health plan. The company says the growing cost of healthcare is making its … Continue reading
War For the Hell of It
Rep. Kerry Bentivolio of Michigan, a Vietnam War veteran who also served in the last Iraq conflict, gave his reasons for opposing Obama’s proposed military attack on Syria. “What has been happening in Syria is truly a human tragedy. The … Continue reading
Does the State Own the Child? Obama and Germany Say “Yes”
Michael Ledeen of PJMedia.com reports the following on 9/3/13: The Romeike family, Christian evangelicals, wanted to homeschool their children, but the German authorities wouldn’t permit it. So the Romeikes came to America (Tennessee, to be precise), where there’s lots of … Continue reading