by David Richardson | Sep 28, 2015 | Basic Assumptions, Education, Politics
America is in the midst of cultural convulsions both economically and socially. For many the economic turmoil would be endurable were it not for the larger social issues that are ripping the fabric of our society. For many it seems like progress, and for others it...
by David Richardson | Jan 24, 2014 | Basic Assumptions, Morals/Ethics
Recently, my middle school daughter’s English teacher assigned his students to write an essay on the Fayette County NAACP’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day theme. This year the topic is “Why Inclusion and Diversity is Important for the Future Health of Our...
by David Richardson | Jun 10, 2013 | Basic Assumptions
My family has lived in Fayette County, Georgia for 23 years. It is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We have a great neighborhood with lots of variety from little kids to retired people. Some of our neighbors are native Georgians and some, like my...
by David Richardson | Dec 6, 2012 | Basic Assumptions, Education, Politics
Video Version of this Article: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AzLOekrWW4 Warning: I am about to say something very offensive. You should either stop reading now or get ready to be outraged. But I am going to do it anyway, so here it comes…Merry Christmas!! I do not wish you...
by David Richardson | Mar 5, 2012 | Basic Assumptions, Education, Politics
Recent national events have raised the ardor of the discussion regarding religion in public life. Whether it is the political debates surrounding the Presidential candidates or the religious beliefs of sports stars like Tim Tebow, the appropriateness of religion in...
by David Richardson | Jun 20, 2011 | Basic Assumptions, Creation/Creationism
A hallmark of Type 1 assumptions (see May 11 post for assumption types) is the conclusion that since God exists, he is responsible for creating everything. Creation is a word widely misconstrued word, especially among Christians. There are many senses in which people...