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10/07/2025 . The trials of Jesus Christ before the Sanhedrin and Pontius Pilate stand among the greatest miscarriages of justice in human history. Both proceedings violated Jewish and Roman legal principles, relied upon false witnesses, and employed ad hominem attacks to destroy Jesus’s reputation and life. Yet through these injustices, prophecy was fulfilled, and remarkable
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10/7/2025 . Introduction One of the most common, yet weakest, tools in debate is the ad hominem attack—the attempt to discredit an argument by attacking the character, motives, or personal qualities of the individual presenting it. While such tactics may stir emotions or sway many ignorant onlookers, such tactics constitute tangents and distractions, not logical
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10/06/2025 . The term “Strategy of Tension” refers to a deliberate tactic of fostering social, political, or ideological conflict to keep populations divided, fearful, and therefore more easily controlled. It is rooted in a simple but powerful insight: people who feel threatened and isolated will turn against one another, while people who feel connected within
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10/06/2025 . Introduction One of the greatest tests of maturity and character is how an individual responds to suggestions for improvement, feedback, and constructive criticism. For most people, correction is unbearable. Even mild feedback can cause them to collapse into hurt feelings, defensiveness, or even anger. Instead of treating critique as a gift of love,
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10/05/2025 . Censoring dissent is one of the most essential tools of both cult management and broader psychological operations (CYOPS). Without acute manipulation and control over the flow of thought, no authoritarian system can long endure. Unauthorized opinions threaten the cohesion, authority, and control of the governing body; therefore, contrary opinions and voices must be
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10/03/2025 . Introduction Among the oldest and most insidious strategies of political power is the doctrine of Divide and Conquer (divide et impera). From antiquity to the present, rulers, empires, and elites have recognized that a divided people are easier to govern, easier to exploit, and less likely to unite in resistance. When governments enact
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10/02/2025 . Notice: This essay constitutes an independent opinion on the origins and views of Joel Skousen. I do NOT speak for him. This is merely a third-party opinion. Introduction Joel M. Skousen (born September 22, 1946) is an American survivalist, strategic analyst, author, and political commentator best known as the founder and chief editor
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9/26/2025 True friendships are one of life’s greatest gifts, but they are often tricky and costly. Understanding the hazards, appreciating the benefits, and cultivating the wisdom to navigate potential pitfalls are essential. Genuine friendships are built on mutual respect, empathy, and shared goodwill. They are easily damaged when boundaries are ignored, selfishness takes hold, neglect
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9/29/2025 It seems to be the disposition of most people to judge others according to how well they make them feel and whether they conform to communal norms. A “good person,” in the eyes of many, is often simply one who is agreeable, compliant, and validating of the other’s beliefs. They are nice. They are
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9/27/2025 Most Christians equate living the gospel of Jesus Christ with being busy within the structure of institutionalized religion. They attend church regularly, take on callings, participate in ordinances, evangelize, and follow the direction of leaders. While such activity can be meaningful, it is easy to confuse these outward, institutional activities with the deeper reality
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