Over the past few decades, the Western world has seen a substantial increase in the influx of immigrants (legal, and illegal). The increase has been the result of a push for ‘diversity’. This push has come from proponents of a one-world-government, arguing that diversity in the population of any country is a strength. It is …
Continue ReadingFluoride: How it Got Into Our Water & Toothpaste
If you are like most, it has been drilled into your head that fluoride is very important for dental health, and that the best way to delivery this fluoride into your body is through fluoridated municipal water, and fluorinated toothpaste. As you might know, fluoride occurs naturally in a variety of foods such as fruits, …
Continue ReadingAlternative Stores of Value
During times of economic abundance, and social calm and cohesion, there are a vast variety of options when it comes to storing value. Even though it is good to have cash, the value which it holds is fully reliant on the stability of the economy and society. But, what happens if the economy collapses and/or …
Continue Reading1 Corinthians 13:12 – “For now we see through a glass, darkly”
I have been thinking about the verse for a while, and have read many translations. The most commonly quoted version is the King James Version: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 …
Continue ReadingPetrichor – noun
Petrichor refers to the smell that arises when it first starts raining. It is the smell of freshly wetted soil/ground. Petrichor is one of my favorite words. I have always loved that smell right after it rains after a dry spell. It is evocative of my childhood, and I was thrilled to find out there …
Continue ReadingMajor Religions of the World
Statistical information is always interesting to consider. With all the talk about atheism and a scientific view of the World, religion and the belief in some kind of creator is incredibly widespread. Major Religions Christianity – 2.4 billion Islam – 1.8 billion Hinduism – 1.1 billion Medium Sized Religions Buddhism – 520 million Folk Religion …
Continue ReadingThe Nicene Creed & The Apostles’ Creed
The Nicene Creed is often confused with the Apostles’ Creed. Below are both versions for study and comparison. The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father …
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