by David Richardson | Jul 27, 2016 | Basic Assumptions
An assumption is “a willingness to accept something as true without question or proof” (Cambridge English Dictionary). It is something we consider to be self-evidently true—something that anyone who knows anything knows to be true. Since it is self-evidently true,...
by David Richardson | Sep 28, 2015 | Basic Assumptions, Education, Politics
America is in the midst of cultural convulsions both economically and socially. For many the economic turmoil would be endurable were it not for the larger social issues that are ripping the fabric of our society. For many it seems like progress, and for others it...
by David Richardson | Jan 15, 2015 | Islam, Politics
My jaw dropped in horror last week as we all watched the sickening scenes of Islamic terrorists attacking the Charlie Hebdo satire magazine in Paris. These Muslims barbarically murdered twelve people and left many others wounded. The terrorists’ motive for murder...
by David Richardson | Aug 28, 2014 | Morals/Ethics, Politics
The silence is deafening from a recent court ruling. No mainstream news agency reported this significant decision from the European Court of Human Rights. Just weeks ago this high European court reaffirmed its 2012 verdict stating there is no right to gay marriage. ...
by David Richardson | Apr 25, 2014 | Marxism, Morals/Ethics, What is a Human Being?
Living near the busiest airport in the world has its benefits. It is easy to explore the world whether for work or pleasure. I have visited nearly every state in our country and forty others around the world. Occasionally when I am traveling for work I take my...