Category Archives: Philosophy

National Values 102

Posted on April 29, 2013 by johnrachel

We often get so caught up in the fighting, name calling, assigning blame, bickering, that we forget that our nation was predicated on some very solid fundamental values, drawn from the Bible, the teachings of great philosophers and legendary teachers, the wisdom of the ages, even drawn from the ministry of Jesus Christ during his short time on Earth. Continue reading →

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National Values 101

Posted on March 31, 2013 by johnrachel

We need to have an adult conversation about America, what it is and what kind of country we the people want to live in. Continue reading →

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Is John Rachel funny?

Posted on March 9, 2013 by johnrachel

People don’t seem to get my humor. Maybe I’m out of touch. I haven’t been watching much TV lately. So you tell me . . . Continue reading →

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100 People

Posted on August 29, 2012 by johnrachel

In Japan there is a beautiful story which is taught in schools to elementary students called “100 People”. Continue reading →

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Open Mind Surgery

Posted on March 14, 2012 by johnrachel

Sometimes we need something to cut through the noise and nonsense we are constantly bombarded with, something which puts things in a new perspective. This short video with commentary by the astronomer-philosopher Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is something I think does just that and which I hope we can all appreciate on some level. Continue reading →

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A New Commandment

Posted on February 26, 2011 by johnrachel

I propose a new commandment. Not an 11th Commandment because ten is such a nice number (we have ten fingers, ten toes . . . well, most of us do). I suggest we replace the 10th Commandment, with one which actually has some practical application and might encourage getting things right for a change. Continue reading →

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