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Author Archives: J. W. Kraft
Forcing those Pesky Hondurans to be Constitutional
Presidents Obama and Chavez and Secretary of State Clinton are all among the throngs of politicians around the world calling for the reinstatement of ousted Honduran president Zelaya. The rallying cry is that Zelaya is the democratically elected president and … Continue reading
Posted in Clinton, Current News, Diplomacy, Obama, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged Chavez, Clinton, coup, Current Events, honduras, News, Obama, Politics, zelaya
Education in America
This video is interesting and entertaining to say the least. The producers certainly take a position but it is tough not to take a position on this issue; that American education is based on the Prussian model is undisputed. “It … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, educational, Entertainment, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology
Tagged american education, critical thinking, Education, education history, indoctrination, prussian system
For the Benefit of the Adversaries of Intelligent Design
It really disturbs me when terms are abused and this happens often. It is especially disturbing when those who are adversarial to the term in question use it to mean something it does not. This means they are either ignorant … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism, Creationism, Culture, culture war, Education, Evolution, Faith, Intelligent Design, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Rhetoric, Science
Tagged Evolution, ID, Intelligent Design, modernism
The Real Victims of Islam
The news is filled with reports of the terrorist attack on Mumbai, India. We do not yet know what the terrorists’ motives are; they could have to do with Kashmir, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, or any number of other hotspots. One … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Current News, educational, Iraq, Islam, Psychology, Religion, War
The Common Problem of Republican and Democratic Economics
Liberal and conservative economic models share a common flaw. For the most part Democrats and Republicans are synonymous with liberals and conservatives but not quite. The vast majority of Democrats and Republicans take a compromised position on economic policy. They … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, Culture, culture war, Current News, educational, Ethics, mccain, Obama, Philosophy, Politics, Religion
Tagged charity, class, conservatives, democrats, Economics, Ethics, gop, liberals, libertarian, love, Philosophy, poor, Republican, socialist
God as Lover: The Faith of Reason Part IIX
This is the eighth article I have written as part of an ongoing debate with Mr. Adrian Thysse on the reasonableness of Christian faith. It has been a while; I think I am the most inconsistent blogger in the western … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism, Bible, Christianity, Culture, culture war, Faith, Philosophy, Religion, Theology
Tagged Atheism, canaanites, Christianity, evil, genocide, God, grace, love, mercy, old testament, The faith of reason
Liars Liars Everywhere!
I have written several times before on truth, the lack of it, the abuse of it, and the blatant disregard of it. USA Today published an article and an opinion piece that should be of interest to any of my … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, Culture, culture war, Current News, Ethics, mccain, Obama, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged biden, Campaign, campaign ads, election, lies, mccain, Obama, palin, Politics, postmodernism, President, Truth
Obama’s Inexperience No Longer An Issue
The race for the White House is about McCain’s experience and Obama’s charisma and celebrity, or at least it was until Sarah Palin was put on the ticket. By far the largest legitimate chink in Obama’s armor was his lack … Continue reading
This is Not a Post Proper.
What should I put in the picture box at the top? I’m sick of my vain profile shot. I never liked the idea of having it there but I didn’t know what else to put there. I’m not too keen … Continue reading
Posted in General
A Reasonable Rival? The Faith of Reason part 7
This is the seventh article I have written as part of an ongoing debate with Mr. Adrian Thysse on the reasonableness of Christian faith. This is also the first of the 3rd generation of articles. The second generation … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism, Bible, Christianity, Creationism, Culture, culture war, educational, Evolution, Faith, Philosophy, Religion
Tagged Christianity, Creationism, epistemology, Evolution, Faith, ID, Intelligent Design, reason, secular humanism, steven pinker