Monthly Archives: July 2009
Battle of the Sexes
One of many things I like about Becky is she loves men as they are. She’s not out to change us. She lacks a grand plan to improve and civilize us. And in my limited experience of folks, Becky’s love … Continue reading
Filed under Relationships, Sexuality, Values
American Beauty
Yesterday, I watched the movie American Beauty. What do you make of the notion beauty can inspire us to redeem our lives?
Filed under Beauty
Looking to the Dawn
The air is cool enough to be civilized at this time in the morning. I am waiting for the dawn, but I like this time with myself when the whole city is quiet. Even the dogs are asleep. Lately, I’ve … Continue reading
Filed under Late Night Thoughts, Meaning
Wars Are Mainly Fought Against Civilians
JERUSALEM — Israeli combat soldiers have acknowledged that they forced Palestinian civilians to serve as human shields, needlessly killed unarmed Gazans and improperly used white phosphorus shells to burn down buildings as part of Israel‘s three-week military offensive in the … Continue reading
Rambling On About Religion Today
I have noticed that in almost any discussion of the evolutionary origins of religious behavior, someone is bound to say, “religions originated as pre-scientific attempts to explain nature.” They will often then go on to explain how the Thunder God … Continue reading
Filed under Religion
The Purpose of Sex in Humans?
It’s easy to believe the natural purpose of sex is reproduction. Offspring, after all, are the single most spectacular result of sex. Many of us seem bedazzled by that fact. Consequently, some of us seem to have got the notion … Continue reading
Filed under Sexuality
Does Religion Ever Retard Moral Growth?
Lately, I’ve been wondering whether some religions — some forms of Christianity in particular — retard people’s moral growth. Of course, it would be ironic if it turned out Christianity retarded people’s moral growth since many Christians seem to believe … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity, Culture, Ethics, Learning, Lust, Religion, Sexuality, Sexualization, Zen
Are the Italians Earth’s Most Civilized People?
There are days when I feel the Italians are close to being the earth’s most civilized people. I’m sure my feelings have something to do with my never having been to Italy — we only idealize those places and peoples … Continue reading
Filed under Miscellaneous
Where has Patriotism Gone?
My city said it couldn’t afford fireworks this year. So I wrote to the commander of the nearby army base asking him to shell us for 30 minutes tonight. But instead of writing back, he’s sent two MPs and an … Continue reading
Filed under Miscellaneous
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