A strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion.
It seems to me, that by labeling a group that sympathizes with your conservative agenda as Patriots—you are demonizing anybody that doesn’t claim that distinction. It’s a divisive tactic to force compliance and stigmatize dissent within the group. In other … Continue reading Radical
Greedy, Bigotry, Jealousy, Gluttony. Lying, Cheating, Stealing, Destroying. Spiteful, Lustful, Neglectful, Unfaithful. Laziness, Drunkenness, Lawlessness. Cowardliness. I’ve had enough, Of those old vices, To last me a lifetime! They’ve inflicted much pain And left many scars. They’ve dimmed my vision, … Continue reading The Evil In The Hearts Of Men
Our Republic is like, A beautiful garden. Our Constitution— The fence that surrounds it. Our Democracy— The gardener who tends it. People from all over the world, Are welcome to come and admire it. But I won’t allow divisive rhetoric, … Continue reading My Flowers
“It’s not moral, If you had to lie, To get it. It’s not ethical, If you had to cheat, To get it. It’s not legal, If you had to steal, To get it.” Listen to TobyMac—Lose My Soul song Spanish … Continue reading The Ends Do Not Justify The Means
“Three in the morning and I’m still awake, So I picked up a pen and a page, And I started writing just what I’d say, If we were face to face. I’d tell you just what you mean to me, … Continue reading The Words I Would Say
It should be lovely to behold, It could even be a wonderful thing, But if that’s not— What’s inside your vile mind, You can call it: artistic expression, And mask your eyes, Behind the darkened tones Of your broad strokes. … Continue reading Poser
You heard of me, And you were curious, Of the magical, Writing skills that I possess. It gave you pleasure to think, That you could be, Just like the swanky poets, Who are always following me. You let me seduce … Continue reading Dark Stories
Why is there hate in the world? If I have contempt for you— When I see the fear in your eyes— How can my mind withstand an assault, From two irrational beings? Can man’s law stop the anger in my … Continue reading Law And Order
I am free, you are free! Our creator made us, that way to be. But there are those, Who we’ve given power to govern, Who believe—they’re better than we. They will lie and cheat, To take that freedom away from … Continue reading Liberty For All
He has achieved success; who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his … Continue reading Success
There are stubborn men all over the world. Why would I assume— That my father; brother; or son Would do any better? Even with all his faults, I still must respect him. Yet, despite all my shortcomings, Jesus still loved … Continue reading My Brother’s Keeper
I hear the roosters crowing. I hear the bells ringing. I hear something beautiful. It’s not what I’ve seen. It’s not where I’ve been. It’s something new— And wonderful. It’s a new day dawning. It’s a new life beginning. It’s … Continue reading Alleluia
