Monthly Archives: October 2014

Reason and Logic … October 27, 2014

Posted on 2014/10/26 by drenn1077

rea•son (ˈri zən)n. 1. a basis or cause, as for some belief, action, fact, or event.2. a statement presented in justification or explanation of a belief or action.3. the mental powers concerned with forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences.4. sound judgment; … Continue reading →

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Misanthropy Anyone? … October 20, 2014

Posted on 2014/10/19 by drenn1077

Having the knowledge of good and evil may in itself be the source of good and evil. Animals, though they may do what humans consider horrendous things, possess no knowledge of good and evil. They, therefore, are incapable of doing … Continue reading →

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Death Penalty Re-visitations …October 13, 2014

Posted on 2014/10/12 by drenn1077

Much has been said regarding the morality and need for the death penalty. Many have remarked that the cost to the public of maintaining an individual in confinement for a lifetime is less than that associated with the many appeals … Continue reading →

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Circumcision… The Mutilation of Male Offspring……….. October 6, 2014

Posted on 2014/10/05 by drenn1077

Circumcision… Why the controversy? Circumcision was common but not all encompassing among ancient Semitic peoples. The reasons for it are not known with solidity. Many think it began as a religious rite or rite of passage for boys into adulthood. … Continue reading →

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