Short version: A Descent into the Abyss to Find the Truth about Meaning and Freewill Introduction This essay is a comprehensive and structured documentation of a philosophical investigation undertaken from a strictly rational, logical foundation. The goal was to examine whether life is meaningful and whether free will exists, without assuming either as a given. … Continue reading A Descent into the Abyss to Find the Truth about Meaning and Freewill (And I Found The Answer, Thankfully)
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Why You Feel So Lost – And What You Can Still Hold On To
Why You Feel So Lost – And What You Can Still Hold On To You wake up. You check your phone. Maybe you scroll through news or social media. Maybe you make a plan for the day, go to work, handle your tasks, reply to messages. But somewhere beneath it all, you feel a strange … Continue reading Why You Feel So Lost – And What You Can Still Hold On To
Rewards of the sun god. Christ (the sun god) as a model for the heroic individual
The sun god leads the sheep to bright pastures. Conquering death and the darkness. It's a model for what happens when we choose to be good despite our tragedies. This is a very old story. Far older than Christianity, though the Christian writers wisely incorporated it into their story. I have traced it as far … Continue reading Rewards of the sun god. Christ (the sun god) as a model for the heroic individual
A possible third strand of the person: the numinous core (the soul)
also at our deepest core there does seem to be a spiritual dimension. a desire for the numenant - i forget the word, means like beyond the apparant, beyond teh material and physical , desire for the trancendanetal, every single culture across the world, from the earliest history to this very day does this. Even … Continue reading A possible third strand of the person: the numinous core (the soul)
5 Beautiful Life Lessons from the Mahabharata That Uplift the Heart
Discover 5 inspiring life lessons from the Mahabharata’s Adi Parva. This modern English translation brings ancient Indian wisdom into your everyday life with beauty and clarity.
Why 18 is the Right Age of Consent: A Clear Philosophical and Ethical Case
Why do we so often land on 18 as the right age of consent? Why not 16, 15, or simply the onset of puberty? This question isn’t just legal—it’s ethical, philosophical, and deeply connected to what it means to be a responsible, thinking human being.
No Human Being Has Access To Knowledge Or Power That Is Not Accessible To Other Human Beings
This is a highly controversial statement, especially to my religious brothers and sisters. However, it is a fact that whatever is accessible to one man, whatever one man can learn, another can also learn. No man has magic eyes or magic ears. If there is a sound, we can all hear it. If there is a sight, we can all see it. To say otherwise is to give some men the right to lie and to force the rest of us to believe it. The word "force" is key here. When one man lies, it is only by violence and coercion—verbal, physical, and psychological—that the lie can be spread among the rest of us.
You Were Born Free – No One Owns You: No Human Being Has Any Inherent Authority Over Any Other Human Being
There is no Divine right except the Divine right to be free.
Every Human Being Is At All Times Wrong About Something
No human being has perfect knowledge. Every human being is always wrong about something, or at least partly wrong about something.
No Human is Perfect: We Are All Works in Progress
Ethics refers to a person's understanding of right and wrong, influencing their actions, words, and belief systems. It is particularly relevant for those in positions of authority, such as religious leaders, cultural figures, politicians, and influencers. These individuals often position themselves as spokespersons for the divine, providing guidance on matters ranging from mundane issues to serious moral concerns. However, some who assume these roles exploit their positions, becoming self-proclaimed mediators between people and the divine. They dictate religious rulings, shaping followers' lives in various aspects, from personal choices to matters as grave as criminal punishments for perceived sins. Unfortunately, many of these figures lack moral integrity and often harbor desires for power, wealth, and control. Their hearts may be tainted with hatred and rage, and they frequently exhibit hypocrisy.