In the fable of “The Fox and the Grapes”, by Aesop, on failing to reach the desired bunch of grapes, the fox then decides he does not truly want the fruit because it is sour. The fox's act of rationalization (justification) reduced his anxiety over the cognitive dissonance from the desire he cannot realise. (from... Continue Reading →
MEMORIAL DAY IS NOT THE PRICE WE PAY FOR HEAVEN ON EARTH
The miles Christianus allegory (mid 13th century), showing a knight armed with virtues and facing the vices in mortal combat. The parts of his armour are identified with Christian virtues, thus correlating essential military equipment with the religious values of chivalry: The helmet is spes futuri gaudii (hope of future bliss), the shield (here the... Continue Reading →
AN EXAMPLE OF PAGAN/ATHEIST THINKING
It has been thousands of years since Sparta existed as an independent city-state, but the courage and toughness of its warriors is still admired. I suppose that is why "The Spartan Atheist" blog has the name it has. Why else would "The Spartan Atheist" demonstrate an affinity for the Spartans? Perhaps that is because there is... Continue Reading →
DON’T BE DISTRACTED BY ANGER
By now everyone knows someone betrayed the trust they have been given and endangered the lives of the Republican appointed judges on the Supreme Court (Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows (politico.com)). Sadly, Democrat politicians have reacted as if they expected the leak. Unfortunately, instead of condemning the leak and... Continue Reading →
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