Dangers of “Heated or Aggressive” Rhetoric by Political Leaders, and Academia

The knowledge that is true allows problems to be solved and avoided. If a car breaks down, mechanical knowledge is useful, otherwise, it is unnecessary. It is the same with all of life’s problems. God gives us the knowledge to help “fix” broken people, protect ourselves from the difficulties of life, and allow love to express itself in good works. In order to dial down the rhetoric, one must have a working moral thermostat. That the Democrats or Republicans do not have. What they have is venomous anger stemming from Obama and Donald Trump’s theft of their so-called inheritance. Wisdom and knowledge, both recurring themes in the Bible, are related but not synonymous. The dictionary defines wisdom as “the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting.” Knowledge, on the other hand, is “information gained through experience, reasoning, or acquaintance.”…

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DOUG CASEY ON AMERICA’S LATE-STAGE DECADENCE

What is the time of Jacob’s trouble The phrase “the time of Jacob’s trouble” is a quote from Jeremiah 30:7 which says, “Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble, but he shall be saved out of it” (KJV). International Man: Economically, politically, and socially, the United States seems to be headed down a path that’s not only inconsistent with the founding principles of the country but accelerating quickly toward boundless decay. The word “decadence” is often associated with the fall of the Roman Empire, which became morally corrupt—its people lazy, wasteful, and lacking discipline. Many observers have pointed out the US is similarly becoming decedent. How do you see it? Doug Casey: There’s no question about it; the culture in the US is changing. Where to start? It’s a book-length…

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