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Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Warriors in The Bible
The stories of Eleazar and Shammah from the Bible in 2 Samuel 23:9-12 are potent examples of individuals who stood their ground in the...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
General Ways We Self-Sabotage
Self-sabotage refers to behaviours, thoughts, or actions undermining one's success, well-being, or goals. Here are some standard methods...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Fathers on Sin & Guilt
The Orthodox Church Fathers have provided valuable insights and teachings on overcoming sin and guilt. St. John Chrysostom (349-407):...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20239 min read
Potential Theological Justifications for 'Civil Disobedience' and its associated notions
Whether a Christian should succumb to the unjust actions of worldly authorities is a complex and often debated topic within Christian...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20234 min read
Is Anger Always Unjust?
Within the pages of the New Testament, a collection of writings central to Christian doctrine and belief, there exist several instances...

Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Thou Shalt Make Judgment via Discernment and Good Company
Interpreting biblical principles concerning judgment, association, and moral discernment is vital to a Christian's journey in living...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Relatively Speaking
Detractors of moral relativism, including the eminent philosopher Immanuel Kant, propound the existence of moral tenets that possess...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Are we all hypocrites?
In contemplative reverie, I recently encountered the inexorable specter of human hypocrisy, a phenomenon that seldom escapes our mortal...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Dialectics & Straightjackets
The Hegelian dialectic, a profound philosophical construct meticulously crafted by the erudite German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Frankl Resurrects "The Death of God" via Remnants?
In my recent perusal of Viktor Frankl's oeuvre, I found myself ruminating on the profound question of plurality. In the realm of...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20236 min read
"Realistically" Speaking, We "Naturally" Hold Morals, But May "Positively" Deviate via "Discretion"?
A "realist approach to law" is generally associated with the belief that legal decisions are not solely determined by the formal rules...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Hitchens' Critiques Implored By Leftists (Sometimes)
Christopher Hitchens, a well-known British-American author, journalist, and intellectual, underwent a significant political evolution...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
The Art of Fence-Sitting
Moderatism, often likened to "cowardly fence-sitting," has been scrutinised by several influential scholars, each offering a distinct...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Norman Know-Alls or Collective Thinkers?
The term "normie" is an informal slang word from internet culture. It typically refers to someone who conforms to societal norms and...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Beyond Riches and Distractions: Navigating Hardship and "True Faith"
In a world obsessed with material wealth and instant gratification, it is essential to recognise that the mere presence of riches does...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Did Johnny Cash Really Say That?
In the realm of philosophical ruminations and reflections on the intricacies of human emotions, Johnny Cash's attributable quote, "It is...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20233 min read
The Enigmatic Sigma Male: A Complex Exploration Beyond Alpha and Beta
In the intricate tapestry of human behaviour and social dynamics, the lexicon surrounding personality archetypes is in perpetual...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20233 min read
The Interplay of Preference Utilitarianism and Deontology in a Socio-Cultural Context
Ethical philosophy has long been a domain of intricate debates and discussions. Among the various ethical frameworks that have emerged...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Harry Potter & The Magic Number 7
In "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," alternatively titled "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in certain regions, we...


Luke Girke
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Jordan Peterson's Journey To Theism
Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist and professor, delivered a series of biblical lectures in which he explored the psychological...
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