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Why People Love Jesus
10/23/2025 . Introduction Why do people go to church? Why do they want religion? Why do they get so excited about Jesus? I’m sure there are many answers to these questions. And to be fair, the answers are complex, and they differ with each individual, but I think it is also fair to make some…
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The Miracle of Unity
10/21/2025 . Unity among people can arise from both love and hate. Human beings often find common ground not only by cherishing the same ideals, beliefs, and passions, but also by sharing the same adversaries or opposing the same evils. History shows that people rally together under both banners, whether for noble causes like liberty…
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The Fundamental Laws of Civilization
10/19/2025 . Introduction Every civilization rises and falls according to its adherence to fundamental laws of liberty, justice, and order. Across the ages, nations that respect individual rights, uphold impartial justice, and restrain the excesses of power have prospered proportionately. Conversely, societies that abandoned these principles, whether through tyranny, corruption, or apathy, have declined into…
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Standing Alone
10/15/2025 . A righteous man must be willing and able to stand alone. Integrity often demands separation rather than companionship. To live with honesty, to choose what is truly right instead of what is convenient, and to walk a path of principle almost always means walking against the current. Very often, when you choose what…
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Fear is an Invitation to Courage and Faith
10/8/2025 . Introduction Fear is not an unpleasant emotion to be avoided—it is an invitation!! — a chance to be brave, to exercise courage, and to exert faith. Each moment of fear is a proving ground where courage and faith are tested and revealed. Far from being wasted experiences, fear and anxiety are woven into…
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The Everywhere War
10/08/2025 . Part I: The Everywhere War — An Insurrection Against the Constitution When a government reserves the authority to declare anyone an enemy at will, it places every citizen under silent suspicion. Liberty ceases to be a right and becomes a temporary privilege, one that can be revoked the moment it becomes inconvenient to…
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The Trials of Jesus Before the Sanhedrin
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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Ad Hominem Character Attacks
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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The Strategy of Tension—CYOPS
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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Receiving Criticism and Suggestions for Improvement
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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Censoring Unauthorized Opinions—CYOPS
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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Divide and Conquer PSYOPs
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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Who is Joel Skousen?
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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How to Keep Friends and Improve Friendships
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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Integrity Often Elicits Evil Judgement
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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Living the Gospel Beyond Church Activity
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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