Essays and Stuff

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Technology

ôChristians in a Technological Cultureö -- A paper presented to the Faith-Learning Institute that argues that in order for Christians to fully understand how they are to deal with technology, they must recognize that technology forms the basis for the new culture and approach it in both a prophetic and ministerial role.
Heidgegger, Heim and the Metaphysics of Technology -- An essay highlighting Heidegger's philosophy regarding technology, suggesting that recoiling from technology is not the best option.
Convergence -- David Strom is sick and tired of hearing about the coming convergence of consumer electronics.
Society for Computers in Psychology -- The Society serves those interested in using computers in Psychology research and teaching.
The Heresy of Hypertext -- An intriguing essay by John Tolva which discusses how computers will transform and have transformed our notion of reading and writing.
Camenalis Editore -- A forum dedicated to discussion of the impact of hypertextual documents.
Liberating Objectivism Through Cyberspace -- A soteriological manifesto explaining how objectivism can bring natural living -- eternal honesty, prosperity, and happiness, i. e. Utopia (better known as Erehwon) -- through the use of "cyberspace tools."
The History of Printing -- traces the history and impact of print technology on society and culture.

Computers & Programming

Need to know about batch files??? These are three primary Web sites you'll be directed to if you post any questions in any of the batch file related Newgroups (such as alt.msdos.batch):
Visit System Optimization for information on tweaking the performance of your PC.
Wim's BIOS Page has a pant load of information on BIOS settings, Flash BIOS's, and how to find your motherboard by the BIOS version number.
Computer Information Corner probably has computer information. I don't remember anymore.
Sysdoc has a lot of excellent information on squeaking the most out of your PC. Topics include Caches, CPUs, Memory, BIOS settings, Overclocking, and Benchmarking. Check it out!

Philosophy

What is Personal Identity? -- An essay discussing the metaphysics of personal identity. Also touches on the possibility of computer consciousness.
The Materialist Superstition -- An excellent critique of Materialism as an explanation for the composition of human beings by George Gilder.
The Mind-Body Problem -- an essay attempting to find a theory that sheds light on mind-body interaction.
Glird -- EXPLAINING THE "MYSTERIES" OF THE UNIVERSE: That is the purpose of this web page. Original and novel concepts other people wish to present will be posted on this page from time to time. Open discussion and good humored argument is welcome.
Biblical Epistemology Taking the Bible as Truth
Consciousness as a Circulating Wavetrain -- Another materialist account of consciousness?? Who knows? I haven't read it yet. You're lucky I had time to upload it.

Science

Francis Bacon and the Call for a New Science -- Lecture notes on Francis Bacon and his philosophy.
DHEA is earning respect in the national spotlight as a useful medicine in the battle to halt aging.
ChemoReception Web explores how Tastes, Smells, and Pheromones are Received, Perceived, and then Translated into Responses and Actions.

Integration of Disciplines

Cedarville College Faith-Learning Institute -- An electronic forum for the discussion of the crucial topic of "integration of faith, life and learning."
The Sophia Institute of Sacred Science -- Dedicated to the development of a modern sacred science that reveals the harmony between spiritual knowledge and scientific knowledge.
The Function & Dynamics of Prayer Groups -- A psychological, sociological, and spiritual investigation into some of the group dynamics and functions of prayer groups.

Theology & Religious Topics

I had the misfortune of subjecting myself to Baptist rigidity and teaching at Cedarville College. I credit them with pointing out, in stark relief, the absurdities of Christianity and leading me to research the facts (not the propaganda) behind my faith. I found the facts to be wanting.
Biblical Discernment Ministries -- The maintainers of this site are true Luddites, but in a different sense. In this collection of fundamentalist articles we see third degree separation on a grand scale. While these articles can seem absurd or outrageous at times, the different point of view they offer is worth at least a casual read.
The Christian Conscience -- Looking for another viewpoint? Can't find it in the mainstream Christian media? Check out The Christian Conscience magazine for a refreshing difference.
The Importance of Propoganda in the Lutheran Reformation -- A term paper by Dan Blumberg about the necessity of the existence of the printing press for the occurence of the Protestant Reformation.

Society & Culture

Irish X-Press Newspaper's Home Page -- The Irish XPress Newspaper set up by Adnet is the sole outlet for the work of over 600 Irish journalists who are in the midst of a lockout. Check out the June 21, 1995 edition for an exclusive interview with U2 during the period just before the release of the Passenger's Album. Some of the factual details are out of date, but it's interesting to see the thoughts of U2 during that time of their career.
Vorsprung Durch Technik is the Luddite's Page dedicated to that little known Irish-band, U2.

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Those who believe the Bible teaches that they are to test all teachings, expose those teachings that are false, confront and rebuke the false teachers, and then separate from those who persist in false teaching. And since they believe it is impossible to separate the teachings from the teacher, they make no effort to integrate portions of other positions into their belief system.

Strictest level of Fundamentalist separation where the person separates from those people who are known to actively teach error and those who have orthodox beliefs, but work with those who teach error toward some common goal (such as, sponsoring a charitable activity or speaking in the same conference).