I'm the village idiot, I don't have anything to do with this pathetic little opera, I just felt like passing through!
My political compass Economic Left/Right: 1.25 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.62 I want less government because I don’t believe that the government is the best way to get most things done. There are few things that absolutely need to be the responsibility of the government. Although I am a registered Republican I feel that all politicians are … Read more
I like online tests that tell us something about ourselves. In many cases, I learn something new about myself through these tests. Today’s case in point, the Myers-Briggs personality model (Google Search, Wikipedia) and the tests based on this model. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is based on the psychological research of Carl Jung. At … Read more
I have been involved recently with a number of people who are, in one form or another, involved in ministry. Numerous discussions about the church, Christians, Christ, non-Christians, evangelism and sundry related issues. Recurrent in these conversations is the concept of evangelism. In most case, evangelism means “telling others about Christ,” at least in the … Read more
I love the holiday season. I love to daydream about a long ago time when Bing Crosby would be heard on every radio station and every department store would be playing Christmas carols. The holiday season was different back in the early forties. The period that gave us songs like “I’ll Be Home From Christmas” … Read more
For me 2004 and 2005 will undoubtedly be years to remember. I spent 2004 serving in the United States Navy in Operation Iraqi Freedom. One of the most significant events of my life. And in no small part as a result of that service, 2005 will be equally unique. As of January 3rd, 2005 I … Read more
Politics, one of those topics on the list of ones to avoid in social conversation. I’ve never been one to concede to convention. On we go then. This Political Compass provided me with some enlightment as to my own political views. It turns out I’m not the staunch conservative I thought I was. In fact, … Read more