Tag: free thought
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Pride Month: An Exercise in Authoritarianism
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The month of June has become what is probably the most controversial 30 days in our calendar year after society adopted it as “Pride Month.” Now, I understand that members of the LGBTQ+ community have had a terrible history of persecution and harassment, and by no means is that ok. However, I personally do not […]
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Florida HB 1423: Protecting the Minds of Children
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Governor DeSantis is at it again after singing into law HB 1423 which prohibits the admittance of children into adult live performances. To me, this seems like common sense. Admitting children into performances meant for adults sounds like something only a groomer or child predator would do. The fact that we even need a law […]
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Film as Propaganda
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In my Media and Culture class that I am taking this semester, we are discussing the history and impact of the film industry on the world. During one particular lesson, my professor discussed what the USSR was doing with movies when film began to reach its “Golden Age”. Below is a picture of my professor’s […]
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None of This Makes Sense… But Why Am I Not Surprised.
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On February 4th at 9 p.m., 50 train cars containing vinyl chloride were derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Officials later intentionally detonated the cars in order to conduct a “controlled” release of the dangerous gasses within the cars before “changing conditions” would cause them to explode. Let me restate that, US officials PURPOSEFULLY detonated cars […]
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The Church vs. Wokeness
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I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Standing For Freedom conference at Liberty University. Unfortunately, due to a power outage, the conference was cut short, but I was still able to hear from some amazing speakers. The post below is a summary of what I learned from the various speakers that I heard from! […]
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The Loss of Rationality
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Below is an essay that I wrote for a scholarship opportunity based on the book Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Not only is this novel an amazing read, it also serves as a warning of what life will become if our rationality and reason cease to exist. If you would like to know more about […]
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Why Everyone Should Read Atlas Shrugged
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Atlas Shrugged, written by renowned author and philosopher Ayn Rand, is an incredible story about the dangers of a society that has lost the values of reason and rationality. In its 1,168 pages, Rand shows what happens to a civilization when achievement, intelligence, and creativity are squandered. Here is an extremely brief summary of what […]