Category Archives: Authenticity

On the discernment and wisdom of true morality

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

Morality is subject to the faithful discernment of context. Continue reading →

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Can Christians be gay?

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

An answer to the question of whether sexual orientation is a choice, and suggestions for improving how the Church interacts with the gay community, inside and outside the Church. Readership: Christians only A commentary on the debate between Matthew Vines … Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Collective Strength, Conserving Power, Culture Wars, Homosexuality, Leadership, Models of Success, Relationships, Reviews, Sanctification & Defilement, Self-Concept, Strategy, The Power of God | Tagged , | 12 Comments

On the Authenticity of Appearance and Avatar

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

Being your true self often requires you to conform to a role, similar to that of a play, and then take great effort to thespianize the REAL you… and it is exhausting! Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Models of Success, Personal Presentation, Self-Concept, The Power of God | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Ladies Should Respect the Man and Love the Boy

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

Ladies, Respect the Outer Man, and Love the Inner Boy Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Choosing a Partner or Spouse, Female Power, Influence, Models of Success, Questions from Readers, Relationships, Respect | Tagged , , | 32 Comments

How to Dismantle the Idol of Fandom: Breaking the Fifth Wall

Posted on May 26, 2018 by

This post examines elements of fandom as a form of idolatry, and considers how ethical systems may be bypassed, and false beliefs exposed, by ‘breaking the fifth wall’. Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Conflict Management, Culture Wars, Discerning Lies and Deception, Holding Frame, Influence, Leadership, Persuasion, Strategy, The Power of God | Tagged , | 5 Comments

The Objectivity of Offense Constitutes Respect

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

This post examines the contributions of Prof. Jordan Peterson, and finds that he has pioneered a robust response to a new style of dishonest debate that has developed in recent years. Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Holding Frame, Influence, Leadership, Models of Success, Personal Presentation, Persuasion, Politics, Respect | Tagged | 9 Comments

Psychological Projection and the Mirror Effect

Posted on December 9, 2017 by

Explore the mechanics of psychological Projection, along with five common examples: Selfishness, Greed, Envy, Remorse, and Self-Seduction. Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Discerning Lies and Deception, Disorders, Maturity, Personal Growth and Development, Models of Failure, Psychology, Relationships | Tagged , | 25 Comments

Why Political Correctness won’t solve Racism

Posted on September 7, 2016 by

An unflattering analysis of PC culture, followed by a new-old approach towards improving interracial relations. Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Conflict Management, Culture Wars, Models of Success, Racial Relations | Tagged | 1 Comment

Formality as an Expression of the Human Characteristic of Desire

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

One of the most basic qualities of human nature is the fact that we are full of desires.  We desire money, we desire love, we desire relationships, we desire political freedoms, we desire success, we desire honor, etc.  But the … Continue reading →

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Roadblocks in Ministry

Posted on June 6, 2010 by

I’ve been reading the book, “Growing True Disciples“, by George Barna, which was lent to me by someone at church. I felt that the book was good, overall, but it failed to address some of the pertinent sources of difficulty … Continue reading →

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