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The Role of A Father

The Role of A Fatherby Michael DoyleChildren walk this world in danger,Sometimes from the familiar stranger.The biggest danger is to fail to defendFrom the evils that pretend to be a friend.The Bible shows us in its illustration,How a father should … Continue reading

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First Principles: I Always Considered An Idle Life, As A Real Evil, But, A Life of Such Hurry, Such A Constant Hurry, Leaves As Scarcely A Moment For Reflection

“I always considered an idle Life, as a real evil, but, a life of such hurry, such constant hurry, leaves us scarcely a moment for reflection or for the discharge of any other then the most immediate and pressing concerns.” … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Belief In A Supernatural Source of Evil Is Not Necessary; Men Alone Are Quite Capable of Every Wickedness

“The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.” – Joseph Conrad

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First Principles: The Evils We Experience Flow From the Excess of Democracy. The People Do Not Want Virtue, But Are the Dupes of Pretended Patriots

“The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended patriots.” – Elbridge Gerry

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Back-Up Plans Never Made

Back-Up Plans Never Madeby Michael DoyleAll of a god’s children agreed and said,Except for those who were swept dead,That the god must somehow start again,Hoping this time to avoid a pattern of sin.Seeking a clean, pure planet to own,One that … Continue reading

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Nuremberg I

Nuremberg Iby Michael DoyleSome would say that an unjust peace beats war.That is foolishness that leaves an unrequited score.It is far more righteous to fight legitimatelyWith the right intention and cause, with full authority.Sometimes after the dust-up, the results are … Continue reading

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Bonhoeffer, Part 7

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)

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)

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

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

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