Whoever changes his religion, kill him. I have been commanded to fight against people till they testify that there is no god but Allah… A saying attributed to Muhammad in Sahih al-Bukhari Depending on who you listen to, Islam is either a perfectly peaceful religion … Continue readingThe Truth About Islam — Not What You Think
GEOMYTHOLOGY May Be the Ultimate Data Backup, go read your bible — YNOT! There is an arrogance that comes with modern civilization. We believe that because we can store a trillion photographs, billions of documents, and every argument ever posted online, humanity has finally … Continue readingMythology May Be the Only History That Survives — And Geology Proves It
Human beings are untidy creatures and statistics have the courtesy to reflect it.– YNOT! What do Americans actually believe, and why are we all so sure about people we’ve never counted? You may be surprised… keep reading and see if you can guess the numbers … Continue readingWhat do Americans actually believe, and how much do we get wrong by guessing?
“Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.” — Jesus Laws are a funny thing. People talk about “the law” like it is one big solid brick, dropped from heaven, stamped by Congress, and signed by a … Continue readingWhat Kind of Law Are You Really Breaking?
“The most dangerous regime on earth is the one that thinks chaos is holy and bloodshed is a shortcut to paradise.” — YNOT! What if the most dangerous people in the world are not the loudest, but the ones who believe mass death is part … Continue readingWhat Happens When Evil Puts on a Robe and Calls It Destiny?
Funny thing about history — it doesn’t knock twice. It slips in through the side door while everyone’s busy watching the front. 1979 was one of those years when the world blinked and woke up to find everything upside down. One minute Iran was a … Continue readingWhat could have been – 1979 – IRAN – TURNING POINT
I once asked a college man how old he thought the Earth was. He scratched his head, squinted, and said, “A few millions years, maybe?” I asked another fellow, fresh out of the university, what makes ice ages come and go. He shrugged and blamed … Continue readingThe Long Clock of Earth: What Ancient Minds Knew and What We Forget
You know, I used to think arguing with a fool was just a waste of time. Now I realize it’s worse than that—it’s like trying to teach algebra to a goldfish that’s majoring in feelings. Arguing with someone who’s replaced thinking with feeling is like … Continue readingStupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice – Never argue against it!
Alright, let’s cut through the noise. When you hear “Sunni vs. Shia” on the news, you’d think they’ve been locked in an endless cage match since the dawn of time. But the real story? It’s more layered than a viral conspiracy theory thread. This isn’t … Continue readingThe Sunni–Shia split – it’s complicated
So last night, somewhere between brushing my teeth and wondering if the Pope sleeps in red pajamas, I started thinking about the Catholic Church. Not the local parish with the creaky pews and the kind old lady who hands out bulletins—but the Church. The Vatican. … Continue readingTalking to God Over Coffee about the new Pope
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. And if the majority is clamoring to hand their thinking over to machines, well, you’d best double-check if you’ve got any thinking left to hand over at all.” … Continue readingBridging Faith and the Future: The Ethics of AI
Meditation—it’s funny how something so simple can feel so impossible in today’s world. Between endless notifications, back-to-back meetings, and the general chaos of life, who has time to just sit still? But that’s the beauty of it, isn’t it? In a world that never … Continue readingFinding Calm in a Chaotic World
Every Morning, make it your business to practice gratitude. Don’t just skimp by with a vague sense of appreciation! Count out at least ten things you’ve got to be thankful for. They don’t have to be grand. Give thanks for the morning light that stirs … Continue readingGRATITUDE- Make Mornings Great Again.
In the year 2424, humanity had reached the edge of its comprehension. Machines thought faster than humans, and quantum computers unraveled the mysteries of the cosmos. Yet, as humanity pushed outward into the universe, they encountered a barrier not of matter, but of understanding. The … Continue readingThe Whisperers
Father Adrian felt the cold, metallic hum of the confessional pod vibrating beneath his fingertips. The ancient cathedral, now a museum piece, loomed around him, its soaring arches and stained-glass windows incongruous with the sleek, oval AI interface before him. It was ironic, he thought, … Continue readingABSOLUTION.EXE
Religion, God and mankind…. Truths, half-truths and lies… Friday, November 20, 2009 at 4:53pm - copyright 2009, Tony Lester Thoughts to ponder from a very favorite song. Whether you agree or not… Imagine for a moment then lets discuss. IMAGINE Imagine there’s no heaven It’s easy … Continue readingOn Religion!