Quite often in the heated political discussions that take place, people talk about Capitalism versus Socialism. Some root for Socialism because they believe it will give everyone access to essential services provided by the government, while Capitalism, they believe, makes rich people richer by taking advantage of workers and leaving many poor. Others insist on […]
Author: Emil Therianos
It’s not news. We can’t help noticing on a frequent basis that our people seem divided in so many ways. Political parties and elections especially seem to stir up a lot of division and antagonism among us. Two contentious issues that have divided us for years involve life and death. Many on the left have […]
This has been a longer Independence Day celebration than usual. In our community here in Tooele, Utah, the city started events on Saturday, the third. Then on Sunday, the fourth, many people celebrated with personal fireworks. And today Monday, the fifth, is “Independence Day, Observed,” a federal holiday that releases many people from their work […]
In 2016, Mr. Donald Trump ran for president based on the campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.” During his 2020 campaign, he used the similar slogan, “Keep America Great.” Certainly, I would expect that any American would want our nation to be great, but slogans, campaigns, and even presidents are not what makes America great. […]
by Emil Therianos (2016) Do you hear that?Don’t you hear that mournful cry?The eagle: she’s hurt, wounded by the division of her people.She searches desperately for someone to unite them once again.Will she succeed?Will her people unite again as one nation under God?Many of her people have learned to use their freedom to hurt and […]
Parents who care about their children and their well-being put in a lot of effort to make sure their children have the best opportunities that the parents can provide. They sacrifice comfort and ease for the benefit of their children. Among the many things parents might do for their children, they are often concerned about […]
Ask any American what the First Amendment to the Constitution is about, and in most cases you’ll hear: “Freedom of speech!” I have asked that question a few times with people and, invariably, they brought up freedom of speech. Even people of faith seem to forget that it is also about freedom of religion. And […]
During the millennia of human existence, religion and spiritual practices and beliefs have been present. In my amateur study of various religions over the years, I have come to a realization that most religions have their roots in something worthwhile and beneficial to people. Very few, if any, were started with a major purpose to […]
As the founder of Lightward Bound, I had to decide on what the purpose of the organization would be. Over time I developed a mission statement that expresses what I intend for the organization to work toward. (Read the mission and vision statements.) The central objective is to increase the light in our nation. As […]
In a world where darkness is too common, increasing the light can seem overwhelming. How do we do it? Where do we find the light? For those who believe in God because of their own experience with God’s power and goodness, they see God as a source of light. For those of us who believe, […]