Tag Archives: Skepticism

Step Inside A Haunted Mansion

Posted on October 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Step Inside A Haunted Mansionby Michael DoyleWhat if death was not the endingBut instead, just a new beginning?What if the paranormal was realAnd not just something that we feel?Skepticism has its own kind of turningIn all walks of life, we … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Account

Posted on April 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Luke’s Accountby Michael DoyleLuke’s account states with prevalenceAn account chocked with given evidenceOf what could not be sheer coincidenceFor what he witness first hand of providenceVivid and descriptive in its rich detailLuke presented the wealth of this tale456 prophecies which … Continue reading →

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A Victory of Joy

Posted on December 11, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

A Victory of Joyby Michael DoyleJesus is the focus of joy in relationshipHe is the purpose of and for our worshipThis is the blessing we’re receivingAnd it all begins with our believingFaith is the thing needed to nurtureAs it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Anticipation, Atheism, Believing, Blessing, Broken Paradigm, Faith, Future, God's Imprint, Good Vibes, Grace, Heaven Sent, Hijacked Language, Jesus, Joy, Path, Peter, Poetry and Poems, Praise, Receiving, Relationship, Skepticism, Slippery Slope, Victory, Worship | Leave a comment

The Great Not So Great Society

Posted on April 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

American History continues through the Lyndon Baines Johnson presidency: The Great Not So Great Society by Michael Doyle LBJ entered his presidency aiming to be legendary Setting his sights on ending poverty through Great Society Johnson aimed to do this … Continue reading →

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Self Rule Rises

Posted on March 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in a series on American history: Self Rule Rises by Michael Doyle From the High Middle Ages, society had a transformation As Calvin and Luther led the church’s reformation In a faithful take befitting the Bible’s explanation Making these … Continue reading →

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The Root Cause

Posted on March 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in my series pertinent to things going on with my health, the influences of someone proving to be very special to me and my advocation of the integration of more traditional medical perspectives into the Western Medicine I have … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: In Science, Skepticism Is A Virtue

Posted on July 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Most institutions demand unqualified faith; but the institution of science makes skepticism a virtue.” – Robert King Merton, sociologist (4 Jul 1910-2003)

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam – FitzGerald

Posted on January 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Born on May 18, 1048 in Nishapur, Iran, the Persian mathematician, astronomer and sometime poet, Omar Khayyam, passed away on December 4, 1131. But not before his work with cubic equations and the composition of a calendar more accurate than … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Have the Courage To Believe Even In This Skeptical Age

Posted on December 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Of the Origin of Ideas – David Hume

Posted on November 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Born on May 7, 1711, David Hume, was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist until his passing on August 25, 1776. He is best known today for his system of empiricism, skepticism and naturalism. Hume proved very influential … Continue reading →

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