The old bearded man you might know He journeys to where the cold wind blows. To the infamous dock with his fishing pole Trying to catch what's left to feel whole. But you know his rod is empty of line Never casting but sitting back to unwind. All the past regrets of family summer fun... Continue Reading →
Poem: Dreams Can Become A Snare
You chase future dreams like A cheetah hunting gazelle. Your trophy only in sight Waving the present farewell. Your lofty goal has become A snare to your very soul. Always dreaming and dreaming But never living to feel whole. Chad A. Damitz
Poem: Which Season Is This?
Look at that quaking aspen Dancing in the breezy sky. Soon it’s leaves will turn gold As the starry summer grows old. Look up at that dark-eyed Junco Singing among crisp blue mountains. Soon he migrates to a new home Into the cypress south biome. Look at that human in flannel Beholding the passing of... Continue Reading →
Is God the Basis for Morality? Part 3
As you recall from part 1 and part 2, I argued that it is more rational to believe that morals originated from an intrinsically valuable, intelligent Creator (commonly known as God) than for morals to have emerged evolutionarily through a valueless, non-intelligent, cause-effect physical process. To defend this argument, I suggested three criteria that every valid ethical... Continue Reading →