March 19, 2009
It's Time for a Serious Thought
“Thinking is skilled work. It is not true that we are naturally endowed with the ability to think clearly and logically—without learning how, or without practicing. People with untrained minds should no more expect to think clearly and logically than people who have never learned and never practiced can expect to find themselves good carpenters, golfers, bridge players or pianists.” Alfred Mander’s book—Logic for the Millions
Never underestimate the destructive power of simple minded men. - Neil Kennedy
We are faced with an opportunity. The opportunity for skilled people to arise on the stage of history to speak boldly and clearly of the ideas based upon our foundational beliefs. Much like when the Apostle Paul, frustrated and grieved by the idolatry of the Athenians stepped onto the “judgement seat” called the Areopagus and boldly proclaimed the God whom all men have breath and life and being is the god who is, and who determined the times and the exact places for all men to live.
The philosophies of our day, much like the Epicurean and Stoics of Athens, argue from the vanity of their egocentric, empty, and envious minds. They want to reengineer society based upon their vacuous ideas. Unfortunately, they have seized control and are playing silly little games when serious thinking and thoughtful dialogue must take place.
We must pray. We must seek the wisdom of God. We need men to arise to their calling of leadership.