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The Irreverence Conundrum?
Why Do So Many Modern Songs Still Ask Whether God Is Real? Today’s Chicago Tribune article discussed an intriguing trend among contemporary musicians. Rather than avoiding religion altogether, many artists are writing songs that explore God, Jesus, faith, and eternity through irony, humor, and ambiguity. Critics have called this style “reverent irreverence.” One example is Cameron Winter’s…
The Christianity Conundrum?
Is It Wise or Foolish for a Young Person to Determine Whether Christianity Is True Before Making Life’s Most Important Choices? Young people spend years preparing for their future. They carefully choose an education, a career, a spouse, financial goals, and the values that will guide their lives. Many invest thousands of hours researching colleges, occupations, and investments before making…
The Eternity Conundrum?
What Is the Wisest Question a Young Person Can Ask Before Making a Life-Changing Decision? Every day, young people make decisions that can affect their finances, health, relationships, careers—and, according to the Bible, even their eternity. Yet few stop to ask one simple question: “What will this decision cost me for eternity?” In two previous posts, I discussed the importance of young…
The Costly Choices Conundrum?
King Solomon’s Wisdom: Some Decisions Can Cost a Fortune—and Even a Lifetime In my previous post, “The Education and Employment Opportunity Conundrum,” I discussed the importance of investing time and money in education that leads to meaningful employment. My concern was that some young people invest years and significant financial resources pursuing degrees in fields that are already…
The Education and Employment Opportunity Conundrum?
Should Government Help People Obtain the Skills Employers Actually Need? The Wisdom of King Solomon King Solomon offered advice that has a striking connection to the modern relationship between education and employment: “Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.”— Proverbs 24:27 In Solomon’s time, the “field” represented the…
Xi’s “Symphony of Global Cooperation” Conundrum
Cooperation in AI—but Competition When Cheap Oil Is Available? A Chicago Tribune Associated Press article is titled: “China’s Xi Calls for Global Cooperation in Developing AI to Achieve a ‘Symphony of Global Cooperation.’” Chinese President Xi Jinping recently offered the world an appealing vision for the future of artificial intelligence. Speaking at the World Artificial Intelligence…
World Peace Cannot Be America's Responsibility Alone Conundrum?
Should World Peace responsibility f”rest primarily on the United States? The United States may have the military power to respond to international threats, but the responsibility for international peace should not belong to one nation alone. That responsibility is precisely why the United Nations exists. If Iran’s nuclear program represents a potential threat to international peace and…
Freedom Without Hope: Chicago’s Gun Violence Conundrum
Will a new government office to reduce gun violence in Chicago provide a practical solution to the city’s violence problem if some young people have no realistic hope of obtaining the means to live with dignity? The Chicago Tribune opinion article, “Chicago gun violence crisis requires leadership, not more money,” reports that Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order creating an Office of…
Post Three – Cryptocurrency Tax Fairness Policy Conundrum?
Cryptocurrency and Housing: Could Redirecting Investment Help Lower Mortgage Rates? America continues to face a housing affordability crisis. Millions of families dream of owning a home, yet high mortgage interest rates and a shortage of affordable housing continue to put that dream beyond the reach of many families. This raises an important economic question: Could more affordable mortgage…
Post Two - Cryptocurrency Tax Fairness Policy Conundrum
Should Cryptocurrency Be Taxed Like Gambling to Encourage More Investment in American Homes? King Solomon, renowned for his God-given wisdom, understood that lasting prosperity comes from productive labor rather than the pursuit of quick riches. His timeless observation speaks directly to one of today’s economic policy debates: “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by…
Post One - Cryptocurrency Tax Fairness Conundrum
Should Congress Reconsider the Tax Treatment of Investment Losses for Crytocurrencies? One of the cornerstones of a sound tax system is that it should be fair, equitable, and applied consistently. Yet the U.S. tax treatment of investment losses raises an important public policy question: Does the current tax code treat individual investors as equitably as it treats many businesses? When…
Sanctions or War? An Economic Conundrum for World Peace?
What should we discern about an ancient wisdom verse related to the present Iran, USA war. that could lead to an end to wars? Throughout history, nations have searched for ways to resolve conflict without resorting to war. Yet even in the twenty-first century, military force often remains the final response to international aggression. This raises an important question: Could coordinated…
Obama Nostalgia Conundrum?
When Is It Wise—or Foolish—to Feel Nostalgic? A recent Chicago Tribune opinion article titled “Is Fondness for the Past Really That Bad?” noted that people who are highly nostalgic often experience emotions more intensely: “People who are highly nostalgic have what’s called intensity of affect. They have the capacity to feel emotions very deeply. If they’re happy, they can be very happy. If…
A July 4, 2027 Liberty Bell Wisdom Conundrum?
Can the reasons the Liberty Bell cracked be viewed symbolically as a reflection of America’s political divisions on the nation’s 250th anniversary? The Purpose of This Post The purpose of this post is not to claim that the Liberty Bell’s crack was a prophecy. Rather, it is to explore whether an ancient biblical passage, a statement by one of America’s Founding Fathers, and a modern AI…
Cryptocurrency Investment Taxes: An Ethical Conundrum?
Are IRS Tax Rules on Cryptocurrency Investment Losses Ethical for Businesses vs. Individuals? A recent Chicago Tribune article, based on an Associated Press report titled “Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year,” stated: “The White House says Trump only acts in the public interest. The White House has dismissed ethics concerns, saying there are no…
My Wish for America's Next 250 Years
Wondering, confused, or simply looking for a brief reminder about the meaning and purpose of life in our Nation? As our nation begins its next 250 years, perhaps there is no more important question we can ask than this: What kind of people do we hope to become, and what legacy will we leave for those who come after us? For thousands of years, countless people have searched for the meaning and…
When the Drip Becomes the Stream: Solomon’s Law of Slow Forces – A Conundrum?
How does the Supreme Court’s ruling relates to Illinois’ “out‑of‑whack” mail‑in vote delays? The Supreme Court’s decision confirmed that states may count mail‑in ballots after Election Day as long as they are postmarked by Election Day . Justice Amy Coney Barrett emphasized that the electorate’s choice is made when voting is complete, not when ballots are received . This ruling protects state…