Tag Archives: Evil

Bonhoeffer, Part 7

Posted on February 27, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 7by Michael DoyleTime stands still with its lit fuse,We wonder why life makes us choose.We do our best to stop the evil in men,To give or take life feels a lesser sin.What would one give to save one’s … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 4 (Dirty Hands)

Posted on February 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Dirty Handsby Michael DoyleThe truth speaks loudly, and sometimes too much.There is a penalty for doing such.Sometimes, the things we do break us in two.That’s not too much of a price to pay for you.So, our Lord, beloved, was there … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)

Posted on February 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)by Michael DoyleCourage sometimes needs permission,And so it was for Dietrich’s mission.Harsh words weigh from damnation,And were directed toward the Nazi nation.Religion was not the Lord’s game.Indeed, religion was often to blame.Jesus sought our full obedience,And … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Only Thing Necessary For the Triumph of Evil Is For Good Men To Do Nothing

Posted on January 27, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke

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First Principles: The Extravagant Expenditure of Public Money Is An Evil Not To Be Measured By the Value of That Money To the People Who Are Taxed For It

Posted on January 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The extravagant expenditure of public money is an evil not to be measured by the value of that money to the people who are taxed for it.” – Chester A. Arthur

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First Principles: Once A Republic Is Corrupted, There Is No Possibility of Remedying Any of the Growing Evils But By Removing the Corruption and Restoring Its Lost Principles

Posted on December 30, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.” – Thomas Jefferson … Continue reading →

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It Feasts On Fear

Posted on October 30, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

It Feasts On Fearby Michael DoyleI.Watch for signs of corruption in the morning,In all the troubles that come without warning.American Sign Language signals the meaningOf all the challenges for us human beings.Small towns brush life with their mercy,Sipping whiskey from … Continue reading →

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As the Devil’s Own

Posted on October 13, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

As the Devil’s Ownby Michael DoyleOne man views evil with a quiet bemusement.Another sees it as a form of amusement.Neither looks beyond pleasure for purpose.It is not for them to want to be of service.Vampires feed to live and not … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Civilization Is A Hopeless Race To Discover Remedies For the Evils It Produces

Posted on October 7, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Civilization is a hopeless race to discover remedies for the evils it produces” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Without Apology

Posted on October 4, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Without Apologyby Michael DoyleOf the things noticed as lethal,One does the best that one can.Leaning in toward the seduction to evil,Thoughts ran toward being and murdering the man.Backroom cards are shared with frivolity,But there is a depth below the venality.There, … Continue reading →

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