Why Do People Tell Lies?

While doing research on a personal project I came across some revelations which totally contradicted what people had been telling me earlier. This led me to do a little study on why do people lie? I came to understand that “feelings” play a big part in why someone would lie to another. You can find my top 10 list of why folks lie here WHY LIE?

Why Courage Is Just As Important As Wisdom

Wisdom is a treasured virtue. Years ago I read Steve Allen’s book “Dumbth” and was thoroughly entertained at the ridiculous examples he gave of reasoning by others. You may remember Steve Allen was the famous comedian and first guest host of the original “Tonight Show”. His witty sketches and brilliant talent were all the more appreciated when folks realized that he was a totally self-taught intellectual genius.

Not many people know that Steve Allen was also a prolific writer particularly of theological books later in life. He sent me two autographed copies of his works. What I have come to learn down through the years is that without courage, wisdom cannot be exercized. This is why I wrote a little piece on how courage is just as important as wisdom found hereCOURAGE & WISDOM

Senator John McCain’s book “Why Courage Matters” which is referenced in my article also illustrates the importance of courage as well as intelligence. When faced with the choice to either leave his POW camp due to the powerful position of his military father or stay with his comrades in Vietnam, McCain chose the brave choice over what might have been considered by others as the wise choice. In the long run, his decision showed great strength of character and unselfishness which were both brave and wise.

They Won’t Go When I Go

Stevie Wonder’s tribute gospel song at Michael Jackson’s Memorial was “They Won’t Go When I Go,” and you can find it on his Fulfillingness’ First Finale album. I wrote an review/opinion about the music and lyrics which you can find here TRIBUTE for Epinions.com.

The classic remastered album has several hits including Boogie On Reggae Woman and You Haven’t Done Nothin with backup singers Jackson 5.

Elder Justice Act

The 111th Congress is back in session and working hard on health care issues. Among those should be serious consideration of the Elder Justice Act introduced by Orin Hatch (R-Utah) which would help prevent abuse and exploitation of our senior citizens. You can find more information about this proposed legislation by going here S795.

Reverse mortgages, morally hazardous insurance polices, changing of estate documents, deplorable nursing home care plus illegal phone solicitations of magazines and other products are just a few of the ways elders are being abused and exploited. AARP’s July/Aug Bulletin has a great article about this social justice issue too.

What Really Happens When We Die? Heaven, Hell or “Afterlife”

A highschool reunion (where close to a third of my class died during the Vietnam War) plus an interest in Michael Jackson’s funeral has fueled the fire for my latest article at Helium.com about what really happens after we die. Basically, it is a short piece about what we can logically deduce we will be taking with us into the afterlife and not necessarily the outcome. You can find it here: What Happens When We Die

Is It Against Christian Principles to Judge Others?

Although I wrote on this topic for Helium.com, the following link will take you to my two favorite answers pro and con. The pro speaks to Jesus’ forgiveness and not “casting the first stone,” the other, apparently written by a minister lists all the Biblical citations where believers are asked to judge and discern wisely. You can find them here: Judging Others

All fall short of the glory of God. Perhaps we need others to help show it – in order to know it since we are usually blind to our own faults especially when we think we do not need to give account for them.

Ever Wonder How God Judges?

Perhaps we are our own worst enemies, but all of us has an innate sense of balance, order, fairness and justice. Some may just be operating from selfish and single-minded motives. Only God could be our ultimate Judge because only God would know ultimate Truth by knowing, seeing and understanding everything. However, that does not preclude us from judging ourselves or by electing authorities both religious and secular public officials from acting as judges also. Find my article here: http://www.helium.com/items/1465203-god-as-judge

Progressive Churches

Churches are abandoning dated philosophies and moving into progressive ways of thinking to attract members. Here is my funny look at some of the forward-thinking ideas churches are using, the good and the bad.

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Travel Security Safeguards for Seniors

Seniors and disabled have special needs when traveling by air. Here is what you will need to know about airport security.

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1678125/travel_security_safeguards_for_seniors.html

The Ethics of Behavioral Economics

Michael Grunwald’s Time Magazine article “Making Change,” describes Obama’s plan for change, but will it work?

See more at http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1677016/the_ethics_of_behavioral_economics.html