Whole Reason

The Lexical Fallacy: Why Appealing to Definitions Is Not an Argument Summary: Some arguments never get past semantics. Appealing to the “correct” definition of a word feels like progress, but it’s often a way to avoid the real question. Definitions describe how we use words—they don’t determine what’s true. To reason well, we must move past “word thinking” and talk about ideas, not just terms. We’ve all seen it happen: someone kills a discussion with, “That’s not what that word means (and you are uneducated).” It sounds smart and final.

The Lexical Fallacy: Why Appealing to Definitions Is Not an Argument

Summary: Some arguments never get past semantics. Appealing to the “correct” definition of a word feels like progress, but it’s often a way to avoid the real question. Definitions describe how we use words—they don’t determine…

Defending Charlie Kirk Against Misrepresented Memes

Memes misrepresenting Charlie Kirk’s statements exemplify a deliberate deceptive tactic: isolate remarks from context, strip away their rationale, and present them as proof of malice. This approach distorts debate into a weapon of ridicule rather…

Mass Hysteria: Kirk was killed due to a decade of Hitlerisms Buckle up for a mind-bending dive into the psychology of mass hysteria and cognitive dissonance, straight from a recent Coffee With Scott Adams podcast. As a trained hypnotist, Scott Adams unpacks how propaganda and fear can trap millions in a distorted reality, using the lens of [] and the case of Charlie Kirk to reveal uncomfortable truths about belief and perception.

Mass Hysteria: Kirk was killed due to a decade of Hitlerisms

Buckle up for a mind-bending dive into the psychology of mass hysteria and cognitive dissonance, straight from a recent Coffee With Scott Adams podcast. As a trained hypnotist, Scott Adams unpacks how propaganda and fear can trap…

The Myth of Moral Equivalence: Unpacking Asymmetry in Political Corruption and Rhetoric In contemporary political discourse, one of the most persistent rhetorical strategies is the invocation of moral equivalence—asserting that both major political factions are equally guilty of corruption, violence, and rhetorical excess. While this claim may appear balanced on the surface, it often functions as a deflection from deeper asymmetries in behavior, institutional capture, and ideological aggression. This article examines the structural and rhetorical disparities between leftist and conservative political actors, focusing on corruption, lawfare, judicial activism, and political violence.

The Myth of Moral Equivalence: Unpacking Asymmetry in Political Corruption and Rhetoric

In contemporary political discourse, one of the most persistent rhetorical strategies is the invocation of moral equivalence—asserting that both major political factions are equally guilty of corruption,…

Moral and Logical Inversions in Contemporary Leftist Narratives In modern political and cultural discourse, the mainstream leftist narratives involve moral and logical inversions. These inversions suggest a redefinition of traditional virtues and reasoning norms, which are then used to shape public policy, social interactions, and political debate. Examining these claimed inversions sheds light on the underlying inverted reality narrative behind modern leftist thinking. 1.0 Moral Inversions…

Moral and Logical Inversions in Contemporary Leftist Narratives

In modern political and cultural discourse, the mainstream leftist narratives involve moral and logical inversions. These inversions suggest a redefinition of traditional virtues and reasoning norms, which are then used to shape…

Understanding Violence: Bad Actors and Bad Narratives When violence erupts, we often focus solely on the person who pulled the trigger or threw the punch. But understanding violence requires looking at both the actors and the stories that shape them. This framework offers a practical approach to identifying responsibility across three key areas: the perpetrators, the narratives that influence them, and our collective role in shaping discourse.

Understanding Violence: Bad Actors and Bad Narratives

When violence erupts, we often focus solely on the person who pulled the trigger or threw the punch. But understanding violence requires looking at both the actors and the stories that shape them. This framework offers a practical approach to…

Do the Math: Evolution Cannot Create Novel Advances in Complexity The theory of evolution rests on the idea that random mutations, filtered by natural selection, can produce the vast complexity of life we observe today. However, when we examine the statistical and biological constraints on mutation survival—especially for truly novel beneficial mutations—the plausibility of this mechanism becomes increasingly tenuous. This article explores the mathematical and biological barriers to evolutionary innovation, focusing on…

Do the Math: Evolution Cannot Create Novel Advances in Complexity

The theory of evolution rests on the idea that random mutations, filtered by natural selection, can produce the vast complexity of life we observe today. However, when we examine the statistical and biological constraints on…

Where Are the Peer-Reviewed Papers That Support Intelligent Design and Creationism? A common myth perpetuated by staunch evolutionists is that no peer-reviewed scientific papers exist to support Intelligent Design (ID) or creationism. This dismissive tactic is trotted out repeatedly to sidestep genuine debate, painting these viewpoints as unscientific fringe ideas unworthy of consideration. But this assertion isn't just outdated—it's demonstrably false. A growing body of peer-reviewed literature directly supports, rigorously examines, or aligns with ID and creationist arguments, published not only in specialized journals but also in mainstream secular outlets.

Where Are the Peer-Reviewed Papers That Support Intelligent Design and Creationism?

A common myth perpetuated by staunch evolutionists is that no peer-reviewed scientific papers exist to support Intelligent Design (ID) or creationism. This dismissive tactic is trotted out repeatedly to sidestep…

Examining the Common Evidence for Evolution: A Young Earth Creationist Perspective A well-known source of evidence for evolution is presented in the NIH's National Library of Medicine's book chapter Evidence for Evolution (NCBI, 2014). {{Evidence for Evolution (NCBI, 2014)}} This resource compiles six major lines of evidence frequently cited by evolutionary biologists, spanning observed microevolution, biogeography, comparative anatomy, the fossil record, classification, and molecular genetics. Proponents of evolution often present these categories as a comprehensive and irrefutable case for the theory, leveraging the authority of scientific consensus and the breadth of examples to assert its validity.

Examining the Common Evidence for Evolution: A Young Earth Creationist Perspective

A well-known source of evidence for evolution is presented in the NIH's National Library of Medicine's book chapter Evidence for Evolution (NCBI, 2014). {{Evidence for Evolution (NCBI, 2014)}} This resource compiles…

The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards: Spiritual Goals Worth Adopting Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758), the renowned American Puritan theologian, philosopher, preacher of the [],  and author of the infamous sermon "[]" (not my favorite), remains one of the most influential voices in Reformed theology. His rigorous pursuit of holiness and clarity of thought shaped not only American religious life but also the trajectory of global evangelical thought. Edwards penned his famous "Resolutions" between 1722 and 1723, beginning at the age of 19, as a form of intentional spiritual formation.

The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards: Spiritual Goals Worth Adopting

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758), the renowned American Puritan theologian, philosopher, preacher of the [],  and author of the infamous sermon "[]" (not my favorite), remains one of the most influential voices in Reformed theology.…

Scott Adams: Obama Administration’s Six Attempts to Overthrow Trump On his July 21, 2025 episode of Real Coffee, Scott Adams argued that recent revelations confirm a years-long, coordinated effort by Democratic leaders and intelligence officials to illegitimately remove Donald Trump from power—a campaign he says involved at least six organized attempts to “overthrow the government.” If Adams’ characterizations are accurate, these actions could potentially rise to serious federal crimes, including…

Scott Adams: Obama Administration’s Six Attempts to Overthrow Trump

On his July 21, 2025 episode of Real Coffee, Scott Adams argued that recent revelations confirm a years-long, coordinated effort by Democratic leaders and intelligence officials to illegitimately remove Donald Trump from power—a…

Can Evolution and Intelligent Design Both Be Tested Scientifically? The debate between evolution and intelligent design is often misunderstood. Critics of intelligent design claim it is merely creationism in disguise and inherently untestable, but both assertions are incorrect. Creationism begins with the authority of the Bible, whereas intelligent design starts with observations in nature, remaining open to the possibility that complex functional information could originate from an intelligent source rather than being restricted to natural processes alone.

Can Evolution and Intelligent Design Both Be Tested Scientifically?

The debate between evolution and intelligent design is often misunderstood. Critics of intelligent design claim it is merely creationism in disguise and inherently untestable, but both assertions are incorrect. Creationism begins…

A Critical Examination of the Lenski Long-Term Evolution Experiment: Loss of Function, Not Novelty Richard Lenski’s Long-Term Evolution Experiment (LTEE) with Escherichia coli, initiated in 1988, is often cited as a cornerstone of evolutionary biology, purportedly demonstrating evolution in action. {{How a 30-Year Experiment Has Fundamentally Changed Our View of How Evolution Works (Discover Magazine, 2019)}} However, a closer inspection of the experiment’s key findings reveals that the observed genetic changes are primarily, if not universally…

A Critical Examination of the Lenski Long-Term Evolution Experiment: Loss of Function, Not Novelty

Richard Lenski’s Long-Term Evolution Experiment (LTEE) with Escherichia coli, initiated in 1988, is often cited as a cornerstone of evolutionary biology, purportedly demonstrating evolution in…

Introducing the American Unity Party: Real Solutions, Not Culture Wars Let's face it - the modern Democrat party has gone so far left they are socialist and communist, racist and systematically corrupt. While they dither about who they are to become, room has opened up, not for a third party, but a new second party to replace them. Elon Musk attempted that, but instead of creating a new center left party in his…

Introducing the American Unity Party: Real Solutions, Not Culture Wars

Let's face it - the modern Democrat party has gone so far left they are socialist and communist, racist and systematically corrupt. While they dither about who they are to become, room has opened up, not for a third party, but…

No, Shifts in Allele Frequencies Are Not Evolution Why the Standard Definition Masks the Lack of Functional Innovation 1. Introduction One of the most commonly cited definitions of evolution in modern biology is simple: “Evolution is a change in the allele frequencies of a population over time.” — Douglas J. Futuyma, Evolution (3rd ed., 2013), p. 5 Textbooks echo this idea widely: “Evolution is defined as a change in the genetic composition of a population over successive generations.”

No, Shifts in Allele Frequencies Are Not Evolution

Why the Standard Definition Masks the Lack of Functional Innovation 1. Introduction One of the most commonly cited definitions of evolution in modern biology is simple: “Evolution is a change in the allele frequencies of a population over time.” —…

The Denial of Jesus’ Divinity and the Desire for Self-Righteousness The denial of Jesus’ divinity has been a recurring and foundational heresy in Christian history. The most infamous instance is Arianism, named after the Alexandrian presbyter Arius (c. 256–336), who taught that the Son of God was a created being—divine in some sense, but not fully God. The early Church decisively rejected this teaching at the Council of Nicaea (325 AD), affirming instead that Christ is…

The Denial of Jesus’ Divinity and the Desire for Self-Righteousness

The denial of Jesus’ divinity has been a recurring and foundational heresy in Christian history. The most infamous instance is Arianism, named after the Alexandrian presbyter Arius (c. 256–336), who taught that the Son of God was…

“Alpha, Beta, Gamma” – Which Male Are You, Bro? Let’s face it: Men today are a confused species. Some roar like lions but eat like pigs. Others wear skinny jeans and apologize for existing. But there’s a third kind of man who quietly chops wood, reads Proverbs, and knows how to pray and deadlift. So let’s talk about the three great tribes of men: Alpha, Beta, and Gamma—with tongue firmly in cheek, but Bible firmly in hand.

“Alpha, Beta, Gamma” – Which Male Are You, Bro?

Let’s face it: Men today are a confused species. Some roar like lions but eat like pigs. Others wear skinny jeans and apologize for existing. But there’s a third kind of man who quietly chops wood, reads Proverbs, and knows how to pray and deadlift.…

Reframing Worship Leader Anxiety As a worship leader, one of the deepest internal battles I face is perfectionism—the persistent belief that anything short of flawless execution is failure. I rehearse meticulously, obsess over transitions, and feel crushed by minor mistakes. But service to God demands a different path, a renewed viewpoint that brings liberty—a grace-saturated, mistake-tolerant view that prioritizes passion over perfection, faithfulness…

Reframing Worship Leader Anxiety

As a worship leader, one of the deepest internal battles I face is perfectionism—the persistent belief that anything short of flawless execution is failure. I rehearse meticulously, obsess over transitions, and feel crushed by minor mistakes. But service to God…

Created Innocent, Called to Mature: How Eden Teaches Us the Purpose of Free Will AI SUMMARY: This essay explores how both angels and humans were created with legitimate but potentially competing desires—self-fulfillment and union with God—and how sin arises when those desires are wrongly ordered. Drawing on sources from Augustine to Aquinas, it argues that moral maturity, not instant perfection, is God’s design for both human and angelic creatures. Sanctification—growth in spiritual maturity—was what God intended Adam and Eve to pursue through obedience, and it is this matured holiness, sealed by God and accompanied by glorified bodies, that will preserve free will in heaven while precluding the possibility of sin.

Created Innocent, Called to Mature: How Eden Teaches Us the Purpose of Free Will

AI SUMMARY: This essay explores how both angels and humans were created with legitimate but potentially competing desires—self-fulfillment and union with God—and how sin arises when those desires are wrongly ordered.…

The Threefold Nature of Sacraments: Past, Present, and Future Acts of God As Christians, we seek to understand how sacred acts connect us to God’s redemptive plan, a journey that begins with the New Testament (NT) sacraments. I am defining sacraments by requiring a threefold temporal impact: they are rooted in Christ’s past work, offer a present impact (or "present grace," the unearned act of God in the sacrament), and point toward a…

The Threefold Nature of Sacraments: Past, Present, and Future Acts of God

As Christians, we seek to understand how sacred acts connect us to God’s redemptive plan, a journey that begins with the New Testament (NT) sacraments. I am defining sacraments by requiring a threefold temporal impact: they…

Understanding the Various Types of Taxes: A Guide to What They Are and Who Supports Them Taxes are the backbone of government funding, supporting everything from infrastructure and education to healthcare and national defense. Yet, the world of taxation is complex, with many types of taxes serving different purposes and impacting individuals and businesses in unique ways. This guide breaks down the major types of taxes, their pros and cons, and highlights which economic thinkers and schools of thought support or criticize each one.

Understanding the Various Types of Taxes: A Guide to What They Are and Who Supports Them

Taxes are the backbone of government funding, supporting everything from infrastructure and education to healthcare and national defense. Yet, the world of taxation is complex, with many types of taxes serving…

Understanding the Generations of Warfare: Insights from Tim Pool’s Triggernometry Interview In a recent interview on the Triggernometry podcast, media commentator Tim Pool discussed the evolving nature of warfare and its technological progression. Pool argued that the United States is currently engaged in multiple dimensions of warfare spanning from fourth to sixth generation, with profound implications for national security and civil liberties. This blog post explores the technological evolution of warfare through history, examining how advances in technology have transformed the human cost of conflict and our very definition of what constitutes "war."

Understanding the Generations of Warfare: Insights from Tim Pool’s Triggernometry Interview

In a recent interview on the Triggernometry podcast, media commentator Tim Pool discussed the evolving nature of warfare and its technological progression. Pool argued that the United States is currently…

A Christian Case for Forceful yet Principled Interaction with Progressive Politics Following the 2024 election, conservatives—particularly Christian conservatives—occupy a position of political prominence, yet encounter significant criticism. Adversaries denounce us as ungracious victors, citing the pointed rhetoric of figures such as Matt Walsh and Laura Ingraham as evidence of uncharitable conduct. Certain critics contend that such forthrightness contravenes Christian principles, advocating for a more restrained demeanor. Does bold critique, however, inherently contradict Christian values?

A Christian Case for Forceful yet Principled Interaction with Progressive Politics

Following the 2024 election, conservatives—particularly Christian conservatives—occupy a position of political prominence, yet encounter significant criticism. Adversaries denounce us as ungracious victors, citing…

Post-Traumatic Trump Derangement Syndrome (PTTDS): Two Paths to Recovery The political landscape surrounding Donald Trump has created what I call "Post-Traumatic Trump Derangement Syndrome" (PTTDS) - a condition affecting Americans across the political spectrum in response to "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS). TDS is characterized by an irrational, obsessive antipathy toward Donald Trump that leads to abandoning reason, principles, and perspective when discussing or reporting on him. This manufactured hysteria created a media environment where virtually every Trump word or action, regardless of substance, was portrayed as catastrophic or malevolent.

Post-Traumatic Trump Derangement Syndrome (PTTDS): Two Paths to Recovery

The political landscape surrounding Donald Trump has created what I call "Post-Traumatic Trump Derangement Syndrome" (PTTDS) - a condition affecting Americans across the political spectrum in response to "Trump Derangement…

The Left’s Catastrophizing Playbook: Fear as a Political Weapon Catastrophizing—whether it’s melting ice caps, killer cops, or creeping fascism—acts as a power grab, cloaking ideology in urgency. It’s less about solving problems and more about controlling the story.

The Left’s Catastrophizing Playbook: Fear as a Political Weapon

Catastrophizing—whether it’s melting ice caps, killer cops, or creeping fascism—acts as a power grab, cloaking ideology in urgency. It’s less about solving problems and more about controlling the story.

12 Ways High Church Tradition May Conflict with the Gospel High church traditions—prevalent in Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and some Anglican circles—bring a layered heritage of liturgy, sacraments, and ecclesiastical authority to Christianity. Yet, these practices often stand accused of veering from the Gospel: the proclamation of salvation by grace through faith in Christ’s completed atonement. Jesus himself critiqued traditions that overshadow God’s Word, as seen in this pointed charge against the Pharisees:

12 Ways High Church Tradition May Conflict with the Gospel

High church traditions—prevalent in Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and some Anglican circles—bring a layered heritage of liturgy, sacraments, and ecclesiastical authority to Christianity. Yet, these practices often stand accused of veering from…

A Thomistic Defense of Trump’s Economic Policies The method employed in this analysis follows the Thomistic dialectic, a form of structured reasoning developed by St. Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), a Dominican friar, philosopher, and theologian. Aquinas is best known for synthesizing Aristotelian logic with Christian theology, particularly in his monumental work, the Summa Theologica. Aquinas’ dialectical method involves: Presenting objections—acknowledging opposing viewpoints in their strongest form (steel man).

A Thomistic Defense of Trump’s Economic Policies

The method employed in this analysis follows the Thomistic dialectic, a form of structured reasoning developed by St. Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274), a Dominican friar, philosopher, and theologian. Aquinas is best known for synthesizing Aristotelian…

Expansionism – the Sin of Every Country In global politics, expansionism is often framed as an aggressive and destabilizing force. When Russia invades Ukraine or China claims the South China Sea, they are condemned as expansionist powers. However, critics argue that Western institutions—NATO, the European Union, the United States, and even Israel—engage in their own forms of expansionism. At the same time, Islamic expansionism, both historically and in the modern world, continues to shape global dynamics.

Expansionism – the Sin of Every Country

In global politics, expansionism is often framed as an aggressive and destabilizing force. When Russia invades Ukraine or China claims the South China Sea, they are condemned as expansionist powers. However, critics argue that Western institutions—NATO, the…

Do Clergy Have the Highest Child Sexual Abuse Rates? A Data-Driven Analysis When discussing child sexual abuse, the media often highlights high-profile cases involving Catholic clergy, leaving the impression that religious leaders represent the most abusive group. However, what does the data actually reveal about the rates of abuse across different groups of men, including clergy, educators, and LGBTQ+ individuals? This article aims to provide a data-driven overview to answer the question: …

Do Clergy Have the Highest Child Sexual Abuse Rates? A Data-Driven Analysis

When discussing child sexual abuse, the media often highlights high-profile cases involving Catholic clergy, leaving the impression that religious leaders represent the most abusive group. However, what does the data…

No Root in Themselves: Identity Formation and the Perils of Borrowed Faith In Jesus' parable of the sower (Mark 4:1–20, Matthew 13:1–23), he describes different types of soil that represent how the human heart receives the word of God. Among these, the rocky soil stands out—not because the seed fails to germinate, but because it has no root in itself. This cryptic phrase suggests more than a lack of emotional depth or doctrinal understanding.

No Root in Themselves: Identity Formation and the Perils of Borrowed Faith

In Jesus' parable of the sower (Mark 4:1–20, Matthew 13:1–23), he describes different types of soil that represent how the human heart receives the word of God. Among these, the rocky soil stands out—not because the seed…