The article analyzes “The Matrix Resurrections” through the lens of mental health and societal control, comparing the protagonist’s journey to historical perceptions of prophets. It critiques the institutional tendency to diagnose dissenting voices as delusions while exploring themes of identity and reality. Ultimately, it questions who defines truth and authority.
In a personal essay, Dexter Dow reflects on death and existence, influenced by the loss of his partner, Megan. He argues that death is not the worst fate and critiques the religious notions of an afterlife. He prefers the idea of rest over a troubling eternity, emphasizing human agency in effecting change and healing.
Nobody Chooses to Believe in God. Nobody Chooses to Stop. — Granite State Report Independent New Hampshire Journalism · Northfield, NH Analysis · Faith & Power Nobody Chooses to Believe in God. Nobody Chooses to Stop. New Hampshire has the emptiest pews in America. The believers who remain say they…
The article “Teach a Man to Fish Was Never Scripture” explores the misattributed proverb, arguing it oversimplifies the complexities of education and self-sufficiency. In New Hampshire, schools struggle with inadequate funding, teaching outdated skills instead of essential life competencies like financial literacy. The author calls for a more collaborative approach to education.
The article explores Neo from The Matrix as a modern-day Christ figure representing recurring themes in savior narratives across cultures. Analyzing the film’s Gnostic elements, it emphasizes that salvation stems from knowledge rather than grace. Ultimately, it warns against the allure of singular saviors, especially in political contexts.
The article examines the disparity between the teachings of Jesus regarding debt forgiveness and the harsh realities of American policies, particularly in New Hampshire. It highlights how medical debt, stagnant wages, and inadequate educational funding reflect a society that fails to uphold the values expressed in the Lord’s Prayer, thus perpetuating systemic injustices.
The article critiques how interpretations of the Gospels have historically been used to justify cruelty, noting that federal laws and policies reflect this ongoing misalignment. It highlights the impact of recent Medicaid and food assistance cuts, framing them as contrary to Jesus’s teachings on compassion and charity, thereby questioning moral integrity in governance.
What Made Jesus Angry — Granite State Report Independent New Hampshire Journalism · Northfield, NH Faith & Power · Analysis What Made Jesus Angry The Gospels name it: exploiting the poor, staging piety, and turning law into a weapon against mercy. Hold that record against New Hampshire and federal policy…
The Dead Sea Scrolls reveal that many religious themes attributed to Jesus were prevalent in Jewish sectarian writings long before his time. The scrolls’ content suggests that early Christianity borrowed significantly from pre-existing Jewish traditions, challenging the notion of Jesus’s uniqueness and divine revelation, and highlighting the historical context of these beliefs.
The Convert Who Replaced the Founder — Granite State Report What it means when the man who hunted a religion ends up writing it. The principal architect of Christianity began his career trying to exterminate it. Saul of Tarsus stood holding the coats while Stephen was stoned to death (Acts…
