The loathsome combination of church and state is the root of most of the world’s ills


Quote by: Thomas Jefferson / Monticello, VA — January 29, 1815

Dear Sir. Your letter of Dec. 20. was 4. weeks on it’s way to me. I thank you for it: for altho founded on a misconception, it is evidence of that friendly concern for my peace and welfare which I have ever believed you to feel. of publishing a book on religion, my dear Sir, I never had an idea. I

Material World

We humans are too materialistic.
Thought by: David Crellen — Sep, 2023

Material World photoart by David Crellen

Why do we humans look at life so materialistically? 

What is material? Material is nothing but the other side of Einstein's equation for relativity:

"Energy equals Mass (material) times the square of the speed of light"

E = MC2

Our mind provides the energy that puts the mess, er, mass together.

C2 means

Culture was not politics

Why are they cross-contanimated?
Rant by: David — Jun, 2023

But politics has now encroached upon culture. I abhor extreme culture of any sort. This is not a political statement. But I hope we, as a people, understand what is happening to us.

Imagine being a fish in a reservoir whose dam just collapsed.


Ponder by: David — Jun, 2023

Imagine being a fish in a reservoir whose dam just collapsed. And you are cognizant of it. Would you jump with joy at the thought of imminent freedom – or cry with fear that your safe haven is gone?

The Devil Laughed – The Angels Laughed

The devil laughed, because he knew life had no meaning; the angels, as they flew over, laughed too, knowing what the meaning was.
Quote by: Milan Kundera / Economist magzine — Jul, 2023

The devil laughed, because he knew life had no meaning; the angels, as they flew over, laughed too, knowing what the meaning was. – Milan Kundera

Too bad we can't backup our brain's memory to the cloud

… or perhaps we can!
Ponder by: David Crellen — September 2021

Brain in the Cloud

The backup to the cloud capability has always been there – the 'cloud', in this case, is the universal consciousness and it's automatic. My concept of universal consciousness will be the subject of an article I will write. Watch for it.

Money is the Adam’s apple in the 21st century

So don't eat that apple – Don't bank it, either – It's already rotten!
Rant by: David Crellen — Dec, 2023

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

Pax Romana
Quote by: Marcus Aurelius — 161 - 180 CE (AD)

Marcus Aurelius was emperor of Ancient Rome the only time peace and happiness reigned. They called that era PAX ROMANA. He was a stoic philosopher.

Age or Crime?

Which is it – old diplomat or nearly as old criminal?
Quote by: Joyce Alene — Sep, 2023
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“If, as a voter, you're more concerned about Joe Biden's age than Donald Trump's criminality, you need to rethink that. (And Trump is no spring chicken. Muscled up caricatures aside, Biden is far more capable.)”
 
Unfortunately, "Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise

The Alchemists – How To Convert Iron Into Blood

As viewed and interpreted from an alien spacecraft TV
Rant by: Me — Jul, 2023

Visit the killing fields of Ukraine and see for yourself.  Watch the live action in progress. The intent, I guess, is to fertilize the fields – blood & iron. 

In 10,000 years, this is probably how archeologists and paleontologists will interpret their findings.