Nobody asked but … I could not wait to share this link with you, 22 Messages of Hope (and Science) for Creationists, written by Ethan Siegel. This is where evidence and faith come together. This article shows to me the value of an examined life, from either side. And I will share here with you…
Tag: value
Two Kinds of Power
Editor’s Pick. Written by Scott Noelle. Most people in our culture are confused about power. Everyone wants it, but few trust it. We have painful memories of our parents or other elders using their power against us. Parents who value peace and gentleness often disown their power for fear of abusing it. You can end…
On Two Weeks Notice
Why is there an expectation for a departing employee to give two weeks notice, but not for an employer, in our society? Either side determines for themselves that they no longer wish to continue their association. Why is one side expected to “soften the blow,” and not the other? Especially considering the impact of the…
Superman and Freedom
Editor’s Pick. Written by Chris Brown in November 2008. If man is really free, how can we account for his inability to fly, to travel through time, to leap across the ocean, for not being omniscient or omnipotent? In short, wouldn’t man have to be more like Superman to actually be free? Man is constrained…
On Coercion
One might object to the claim that threatening to shoot someone if they don’t give up their wallet is an act of coercion because the act of parting with one’s wallet is a voluntary choice. I think that’s true, as far as it goes, but that’s not what makes the threat coercive. What makes the…
Words Poorly Used #21 — Justice
We often confuse the outcomes of our bungled justice system with justice itself. The procedural system that has been produced by the infinite number of self-appointed chimpanzees through their eternal tinkering with “legislation” (not law) is not concurrent with the value system referred to as justice. In fact, it is too frequently diametrically opposite to…
On Values
Send him mail. “Food for Thought” is an original column appearing every other Tuesday at Everything-Voluntary.com, by Norman Imberman. Norman is a retired podiatrist who loves playing piano, writing music, lawn bowling, bridge, reading, classical music, going to movies, plays, concerts and traveling. He is not a member of any social network, nor does he…
What Did I Value As A Child?
Nobody asked but … I was fascinated by Skyler’s article this week about his wife’s childhood and their discussion of what values might abide in a child’s view of life. This lead me to revisit the belongings and likely belongings of my ancestors, and then to reflect on my own childhood. In 19th century rural…
Why Do We Value Things?
Send him mail. “One Improved Unit” is an original column appearing sporadically on Monday at Everything-Voluntary.com, by the founder and editor Skyler J. Collins. Archived columns can be found here. OIU-only RSS feed available here. My wife grew up relatively poor in Mexico City. She shared a bed with her three sisters and never went…
The Invisible Wall
Send him mail. “Food for Thought” is an original column appearing every other Tuesday at Everything-Voluntary.com, by Norman Imberman. Norman is a retired podiatrist who loves playing piano, writing music, lawn bowling, bridge, reading, classical music, going to movies, plays, concerts and traveling. He is not a member of any social network, nor does he…