by Thinker of Thoughts | May 15, 2015 | Literature, Mormonism
I have to confess that as a young man there is a book that I loved reading way more than the scriptures. I was first introduced to it in Mrs. Roberts 5th grade Gifted and Talented class. It’s author was more revered to me than any other – Shel Silverstein....
by Thinker of Thoughts | Feb 17, 2014 | Christianity, Literature, Mormonism
I have written a few posts over the past several months dealing with problems that I see within the leadership of the Mormon Church. The recent posts on Tithing and the Fraud case in particular have been reposted around the web in sites that are both faithful as well...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Feb 12, 2014 | Literature, Spirituality
The following is a short story submitted by someone very dear to me who wishes to remain anonymous. I love it. The Wall was perfect, flawless in every way. No one could convince Joe otherwise. The Wall circled the entire town of Bree in one long embrace, guarding it...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Dec 23, 2013 | Economics, Literature
Atlas Shrugged is a much maligned book that is usually most deeply criticized by those people who have not actually read it. Regardless of your perspective on the concept of altruism and selfishness – the speech by Francisco d’Anconia on money is well...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Mar 5, 2013 | Literature
“Let us understand each other in regard to equality; for, if liberty is the summit, equality is the base. Equality, citizens, is not all vegetation on a level, a society of big spears of grass and little oaks; a neighbourhood of jealousies emasculating each...
by Thinker of Thoughts | Mar 2, 2013 | Literature
Civil war? What does this mean? Is there any foreign war? Is not every war between men, war between brothers? War is modified only by its aim. There is neither foreign war, nor civil war; there is only unjust war and just war. Until the day when the great human...
