More Aphorisms

Aphorism 1. We can know a man's idolatry through the sins he imparts on Jesus.

Aphorism 2. If your image of Christ isn't wholly unblemished, than neither can you be.

Aphorism 3. I once saw a fool boast, "Jesus loves me". Their sin caused a great fall, but then they continued to say, "Jesus would never cause me to fall."

Aphorism 4. I saw a shrine to a wicked man destroyed by a thunder bolt.

Aphorism 5. If one understood Einstein, it wouldn't be impressive that light is both a wave and particle---measured, it will be a particle, yet moves at the fastest speed allowable; therefore, those particles will be waves when not slowed down in a lab.

Aphorism 6. I'm skeptical that merely observing something changes its quantum reaction---I think like light, it makes more sense that it will just behave different when isolated. I'm skeptical of New Age mysticism because I do, Mr. Dawkins, understand science.

Aphorism 7. Choosing a mate ought to be as comfortable a decision as settling into a drawn bath. If love doesn't come that easy, then don't make the mistake of sleeping with them.

Aphorism 8. If love comes naturally, make the mistake of marrying before making the mistake of getting into bed.

Aphorism 9. I've seen so many with good intentions fail to do good. That is why faith is a prerequisite for good works.

Aphorism 10. The planets, sun, moon and stars move exactly how they will. It can be calculated out to infinity. Every body in the universe interacts with time according to its own gravity. Yet, from wherever you stand, all other bodies move relative to your world, keeping all within the same breadth.

Aphorism 11. The sin we are most outraged about in others, is a sin we ourselves have tasted and feared.

Aphorism 12. Prison is the most unforgiving environment. That's how I know guilt is the root cause of all moral outrage.

Aphorism 13. A fool once said, "If you don't sin, Jesus died for nothing." I know she has sin. It's just society is more forgiving toward hers.

Aphorism 14. If a society accepted rape, no one would be ashamed of it. I'm glad I live in a society that understands its gravity. However, all other sins of a carnal nature are just as serious.

Aphorism 15. Adultery, Divorce, Sodomy, Transsexuality, Premarital Sex, Polyamory, Serial Monogamy, Bitterness, Judgment, Hatred, Self-Conceit, Self-Righteousness, Self Centeredness, Ingratitude, and Dishonoring the Sabbath are all carnal sins which our culture deems as noble.

Aphorism 16. To know why our culture is so unhappy, just look at all the sin it calls good.

Aphorism 17. Not all modern inventions are bad. Just like not all old customs are good.

Aphorism 18. Some people want there to be no meaning.

Aphorism 19. Life is a struggle between Meaning and Nonentity; Good and Evil; Right and Wrong; Kindness and Cruelty; Love and Self-Love... Truth and Aught.

Aphorism 20. The biggest decision in life, is to believe in something or nothing at all.

Aphorism 21. A Rational Moralist has more in common with me than a Christian Fundamentalist.

Aphorism 22. Do not mistake my skepticism. I am fully devoted to the Bodily Resurrection of Christ.

Aphorism 23. The Bible is true, but not literally. 

Aphorism 24. I'm 100% certain God exists, and He is the God of the Bible; but, I have a different way of understanding Him than most people.

Aphorism 25. Saul died in two different ways. Yet, I'm more skeptical of the Bible's skeptics, than I am of Childlike faith.