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Sacralizing My Worldview
I grew up Episcopalian. My father, an Episcopal priest, more than anything taught me the moral lessons of the Bible. I also learned the Nicene Creed and the weekly confessional prayer by rote. But the miracles and the prophecies of the Bible were secondary. For instance the story of David and Goliath was presented as…
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THE Chinese Restaurant
What is your favorite restaurant? The second oldest continuously running Chinese Restaurant in the United States is a few blocks from my house. It’s on the second floor with steep steps leading to the inside door. The secret recipe egg rolls are the best I’ve ever had. Their paper chicken is also amazing. The family…
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Provisional Thinking
I have come to the realization that one of my more peculiar quirks is that I reject ontological certainty as a class. I have a desire to continue a lifelong journey of learning. I wish to increase my share of both human and divine knowledge. That takes a level of humility on the lines of…
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Ten Years From Now
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I like this area of the country. Janesville, Wisconsin is a good place to live. It’s relatively safe and clean, it’s got a good mix of local and big name businesses, I haven’t seen much discrimination here because I’m a Mormon, and we’ve got family and friends…
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Atheist Hell (Part Two)
Earlier this week a made a post titled “Atheist Hell” (here). It was short, sweet, and sincere. It was also admittedly provacative. I got a reply from and angry atheist who called me a liar and a fraud. But ad hominem attacks did not advance either of our arguments so I will let that be.…
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Daily Happiness
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? The principal thing that consistently helps me to remain happy is my family. I love my wife and children. Helping them lead fulfilling lives helps me to lead a fulfilling life as well. Naturally when they suffer and struggle and I can’t help them, I am…
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Optimism
Describe one positive change you have made in your life. Much to my surprise I have been becoming more optimistic. With months into my daily habits of blogging, digital art, and scripture study I feel like I am really on the right track at this point in my life. I am becoming convinced that the…
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Earthly and Divine Principles
A few weeks ago I shared this picture of four snakes. A I have pondered my own art I have come to the conclusion that it need to mean something more than just thumbing my nose at St. Patrick. The snake is an earthy symbol. They are very grounded spiritually in this reality. Each of…
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How I Exercise
What’s the most fun way to exercise? I don’t do traditional exercise. I get my exercise from doing practical tasks and chores like walking to the store, carrying laundry and garbage, getting up and down for diapers, and holding the valve of our bathtub hose in place to fill the tub. I see very little…