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Wisdom Rejected

We live in a time of universal stupidity and evil; an absolutely deadly combination that is hastening our civilizational decline.

The poets, politicians, theologians, and philosophers that went before us left us with wisdom they we’ve discarded to our own peril. To wit:

“The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.” – Montesquieu

Laws abound around us but corruption and injustice flourish despite these otherwise useless deterrents. 

“When plunder becomes a way of life, men create a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.” – Frédéric Bastiat

This same legal system abets the impoverishment of the many for the benefit of the few. The wealthy live outside the system of accountability they helped out in place. 

“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” – Voltaire

Abortion is healthcare. Assisted suicide is compassion. Men can become women. People will believe and defend the most absurd propositions. 

“It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.” – Voltaire

Free speech is a lie. It always has been. The govt has codified “hate speech” in order to allow only what they deem acceptable. 

“If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.” – Mark Twain

We gather every few years to vote for the new leaders, who like the ones before them, will accomplish nothing of benefit for their citizens. It is a charade we happily take part in. 

“The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.” – Winston Churchill

And these voters are fundamentally stupid and unaware of their own stupidity and continue to vote for issues that make no one’s life better. 

“When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” – Thomas Jefferson

We live in a time of great injustice every direction we look. War is coming. 

“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” – (often attributed to Orwell)

But the truth tellers will survive with their integrity in tact. 

“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.” – George Orwell

Those who have turned away from the truth of the Gospel will watch as society is eventually destroyed by the evil they embraced, promoted, and glorified. Lord have mercy. 

The Controlled Demolition Of A Nation

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Imagine a father telling his children how much he loves them, then walking next door each morning to ensure the neighbour’s children have food on the table and clean clothes to wear while his own go without. No one would believe his words, and his actions would reveal the true contempt he had towards his own children.

That is what Prime Minister Mark Carney’s governing actions reveal; a loathing of the citizens under his care.

He has now been in office for over a year, and by almost every meaningful measure the lives of the majority of Canadians have gotten worse. Household finances are under greater strain, debt burdens are growing, investment is leaving the country, economic confidence has been obliterated, and the federal government continues to prioritize spending everywhere else except on the well-being of the people who elected it. (Last week Anita Anand announced $35 million in tax-payer funding to fight gang violence and crime in Haiti, while the weak Liberal crime policies at home continue to wreak havoc and make life here far less safe). Like the neglectful father, Carney speaks of a fictional prosperity for Canadians while loading them with insurmountable debt that is eroding their standard of living at an alarming rate.

To understand why many Canadians have lost confidence in his leadership, consider the record. During his first year in office, the Carney government has presided over:

  • A near doubling of the federal budget deficit, despite inheriting an already unsustainable fiscal position.

  • No meaningful resolution to Canada’s trade dispute with the United States, despite campaigning as the leader best equipped (“Elbows Up”) to confront President Trump and restore certainty under CUSMA. The United States is now signalling there may be little reason to renew the agreement.

  • No significant new international free trade agreements, relying instead on memoranda of understanding and limited bilateral arrangements, while China has reinstated tariffs it previously agreed to remove after Canada allowed the dumping of Chinese electric vehicles into its market.

  • Continued deficit spending contributing to the highest inflation rate in the G7 while Canadians struggle with the rising cost of living.

  • Weak economic growth, declining business confidence, and continued capital flight to the United States.

  • A weakening Canadian dollar, losing ground against the U.S. dollar and all other major G10 currencies.

  • Continued commitments of billions of taxpayer dollars overseas to conflicts that pose no direct threat to Canada’s national security while domestic priorities continue to deteriorate.

  • Persistently high food prices, an increasingly unaffordable housing market, and the second-highest unemployment rate in the G7.

By any reasonable measure, this is a horrific record for a man presented as one of the world’s foremost economists and former central bankers (and objectively a record of failure at both). While credentials are largely meaningless and mask poor policy decisions, we cannot say he is an idiot. So why would anyone lead their country down such a destructive path? The only answer we are left with is this: it is the intentional destruction of a country by an evil man for his own gain, and the gain of the elites that instruct him.

Some will dismiss this as partisan criticism, conspiracy theory, or blame global economic conditions. Yet economics is only part of the story. Some of the problems we are facing could be solved easily by doing the exact opposite of what Carney is currently doing. Equally troubling is the steady expansion of government power and control and the early implementation of the “surveillance state” at the expense of individual liberty and freedom. Canada is no longer free.

Consider the recent passing of Bill C-9. It expands Criminal Code hate offences and gives the government broader authority to prosecute hate-related speech. If a man cannot speak his mind without fear of prosecution, he is not free. If history is our guide, government will define “hate” and use it as a tyrannical bludgeon against those it despises and seeks to control. It will most certainly take aim at the Christian church. If it was really concerned about the proliferation of hate, this same government’s immigration policies would have closed the doors to two of the most hateful groups infiltrating the West: Muslims and Jews.

Across much of the Western world, governments increasingly pursue remarkably similar policies: higher spending, higher taxation, expanding bureaucracy, greater regulation of speech, mass immigration, and growing systems of digital surveillance and control. Whether led by Mark Carney, Keir Starmer, or Emmanuel Macron, the direction is strikingly similar. The names change; the governing philosophy does not. The globalists received their marching orders and went out to actively destroy the nations that elected them. Governments ultimately reveal their priorities through their actions, rather than the meaningless words spoken in canned speeches or social media soundbites.

A father who consistently provides for every child except his own cannot reasonably claim to love them. Likewise, a government that repeatedly asks Canadians to sacrifice while neglecting their prosperity, security, freedoms, and national cultural identity should not be surprised when citizens begin to question where its true loyalties lie. Mark Carney allowed one of his own children to sterilize themselves and transition into their make-believe identity. A man who permits and applauds the disfigurement of his own daughter is not even fit to run a family, let alone a nation.

Carney, Keir Starmer, and Emanuel Macron are the same cookie-cutter globalist leader, trained under the WEF banner whose clear goal is the subversion of Western ideals. They are the enemies of freedom and liberty and are ushering in the surveillance state to control the thoughts and actions of the people they secretly despise. Canada is willfully being stripped of its resources and summarily destroyed by the elites who control it. It is purposely being made less prosperous, less liveable, and less free than the country many Canadians inherited.

Nations are rarely demolished overnight. More often, they are slowly dismantled through a series of decisions made one at a time; “death by a thousand cuts.” When viewed collectively alongside their observable failures, it can only be concluded that evil men are hellbent on destroying a once great nation for their own gain and the well-being of its citizens a mere inconvenience to be ignored.

Happy Canada Day to all the delusional Canadians that think everything is just fine and have yet to feel the sting of “fatherly neglect” so many are living with.

Counterfeits

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Judaism and Islam are two sides of the same counterfeit coin. Both exist to deceive and obscure the truth of Christ and Christianity and lead me astray. While they differ in history and practice, both ultimately reject God’s provision for man’s salvation through His Son, and replace it with the teachings and works of men.

By “Judaism,” I am not referring to the faith of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, or the prophets of the Old Testament who looked forward in faith to the coming Redeemer; for this version no longer exists. I am referring to modern Rabbinic Judaism, often called Talmudic Judaism, whose foundations emerged after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. It bears little resemblance to the Old Testament faith of those who trusted that God Himself would provide the Lamb and restore man’s broken relationship with Him.

The Talmud contains sixty-three tractates of rabbinical writings interpreting and expanding upon the Law. It represents the continuation of the Pharisaical tradition described throughout the New Testament. According to rabbinic teaching, once God gave the Torah to Moses, its interpretation passed into human hands. The rabbis cited Deuteronomy 30:12—“It is not in heaven”—to argue that the authority to determine the Law no longer rested with God, but with those who interpreted it on earth, even if God Himself disagreed with their conclusions.

Rabbinic tradition even maintains the absurd claim that after losing a debate over the Law, God declared, “My children have defeated me! My children have defeated me!” From this reversal of authority grew the legalism of Talmudic Judaism, where man’s interpretation became supreme and righteousness was measured by obedience to an ever-expanding body of religious rules rather than by faith in God’s promised Redeemer.

This is more than a disagreement over doctrine. Once men believe they earn God’s favor through their own righteousness, they inevitably begin to see themselves as spiritually superior to those outside their religion. Pride becomes the natural fruit of a works-based faith.

That pride inevitably shapes how they view those outside their religion. Christians and other Gentiles were simply “goyim”—outsiders who stood beneath those who believed themselves to be God’s chosen people. The treatment of one’s enemies is often the clearest window into the true spirit of a religion.

Islam follows precisely the same pattern.

Muhammad claimed that an “angel of light” revealed a new message that superseded the teachings of Jesus, reducing Him to the status of a prophet and replacing the finished work of Christ with submission to the Quran and obedience to Allah. Like Rabbinic Judaism, Islam became a religion in which acceptance before God is pursued through works. In both systems, religious authority becomes inseparable from power over others, so that faith is expressed not through grace toward one’s enemies but through dominion over them.

The result is the same view of the outsider. Those who reject Islam are “kafirs”—infidels or rejectors of the truth. Throughout much of Islamic history they were expected to submit to Muslim rule or pay tribute in order to live under it. Even the name “Islam” means “submission.” As with Rabbinic Judaism, the religion’s view of salvation shaped its view of its enemies.

Long before Muhammad’s birth, however, the Apostle Paul warned that such claims would arise. In Galatians 1:8 he wrote, “But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.”

Christians therefore do not evaluate Muhammad’s claims by his sincerity, his success, or the number of his followers. They evaluate them by the standard already established by Scripture. A gospel delivered by an angel that contradicts the gospel of Christ is another gospel. It is to be rejected as false and because the tree only produces rotten fruit.

Despite their historical differences, Rabbinic Judaism and Islam ultimately reveal the same spiritual pattern. Both replace God’s authority with the authority of men. Both replace grace with works. Both divide humanity into the spiritually superior and the despised outsider. Their treatment of the “other” is not incidental—it is the natural consequence of believing that righteousness is earned rather than imputed.

The gospel of Jesus Christ produces the opposite result. Since no man can boast before God, Christians stand before Him solely by grace, clothed in the righteousness of an Other. The believer therefore has no grounds for despising his enemies, but is commanded to love them, pray for them, and call them to the same mercy he himself has received.

The most convincing counterfeits are not those that bear no resemblance to the truth, but those that imitate it closely enough to deceive those who do not know the genuine. Judaism and Islam are such counterfeits, for both obscure the only gospel by which men may be saved.

Radicalized By Reality

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I was asked the other day why all my views are so “radical.” I stopped and smiled, and after a moment’s thought I said, “I have been radicalized by reality.” What did I mean exactly? I look around at the world and the absolutely stupid things people believe; I have observed and rejected their failures. The catastrophic disasters they have made out of everything they have touched, has radicalized me.

So many people believe so many things that are just so wrong. They have been easily coerced and even brainwashed to believe things that are objectively false by almost any rational measure. But we do not live in rational times.

The unwittingly godless philosophies and worldviews of the programmed breathers lead to the most stupid societal outcomes imaginable and gives power to some of both the dumbest and most evil people among us.

I have looked at the world around me and weighed the outcomes of the dominant belief systems and the absolute failures they have produced. The only conclusion one can draw is that reality is a hard taskmaster for these utopian-minded buffoons. And for those with an ability to think, this reality can only have a radicalizing effect. The thoughtless scream at the mirror and wonder why the world is as it is.

My views aren’t really radical at all. 

Trump’s War And The Ruin Of His Legacy

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The problem with war is that once it starts, no one knows where it will go or how it will end. Death, destruction, and economic hardship are the inevitable outcomes that bombs and tanks leave behind. The history of humanity is the history of war, and it is perhaps the greatest act of evil perpetrated by mankind: that the powerful few can command the slaughter of others who simply want to live in peace. I will make no predictions, but with this latest act of war, the world has changed, and there is no coming back from it.

I have been a vocal supporter of President Trump and the many good things he has done and attempted to do for the U.S. domestically. He has accomplished things that those before him refused to do, and I am able to acknowledge both the good and the bad. One of his great first-term accomplishments was being the first president of my lifetime who did not start a new war, despite the continued efforts of the U.S. war machine to draw him into one. That was one of the major reasons he was elected again after the disastrous Biden presidency, which helped ignite the Russia–Ukraine war in 2022 that has just “celebrated” its fourth anniversary, and is still ongoing. But this is not like cheering for your favourite sports team, where support and loyalty are unwavering regardless of how they perform. We cannot soften or make excuses for evil acts because it’s “our team” at bat.

On February 28th, 2026, all that changed, as Israel and the U.S. launched coordinated military attacks on Iran, even though Iran posed no threat to the U.S. Rabbinic Judaism (AD 70) and Islam (610 AD) are two of the greatest evils functioning in the world today. They are two sides of the same murderous coin, so I have no sympathies for the religious governments of Israel or Iran who view this as an existential and eschatological battle for survival. If you live by the sword, you will die by it. That Trump would allow himself to be drawn into this ancient tribal war by an alleged “ally” (Israel)—a nation that hates and opposes the very foundations of America—is inexcusable by any measure. For whatever good he can be credited with, this unprovoked and gruesome attack on Iran on behalf of Israel will forever tarnish his legacy.

U.S. soldiers are already coming back in body bags (over 200 reported so far at the time of writing, so the actual count is likely much greater). Will those parents be happy they lost their child in a desert war in the Middle East at the behest of foreign powers? Doubtful. But this is the story of America and its war machine. We will be told by paid-for talking heads that this—and the roughly 800 U.S. military bases around the world—are the price of “global peace.” Only the naive believe that. It is what is required to maintain global hegemony and the reserve currency that allows America to live and consume far beyond its means. War is profit, war is lifestyle—but only for those who never have to get their hands dirty or their heads blown off.

Let us not pretend we live in true democracies. That is an illusion. There are powerful forces at work reshaping the world to the detriment of many and the benefit of very few. I do not know how this will end, but it will not end well. War never does. Trump has damaged his legacy by sending his nation into a war that the majority did not want. That is not democracy or representative government. He allowed Israel to draw him into its fight and spill American blood to expand its influence in the region. It is a colossal betrayal of the people he was elected to serve. His posted “war update” tweets—bombastic and verifiably false in many details—will stand as a historical record of the hubris that will define his presidency.

If only we had leaders who saw themselves as servants of the people, whose sole aim was the flourishing of those under their care, and for whom war was only ever a last resort in defence of their nation. If we are to return to that, the West would have to undergo a transformation so severe it would resemble death and rebirth, a painful collapse and rebuild of our institutions, for the forces that have taken hold are too deeply embedded to be easily removed.

We have learned no lessons from WWI or WWII, or so it would seem. So the thought of embarking upon WWIII because “this needs to be done” reflects an arrogance that is difficult to comprehend, yet here we are. I do not know when or how it will end, but if the last few wars are any indication, it will end when those profiting from it are satisfied—or when the number of deaths becomes too great to ignore.

Evil And Its Anecdote

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Over the past week, millions of documents from the infamous “Epstein Files” were made public. Much of what they revealed confirmed allegations long dismissed as the ravings of so-called conspiracy theorists. For many doubters, the veil was lifted to reveal the depth of depravity many of the world’s leaders and popular celebrities wallowed in. From kidnapping girls, to breeding for black market baby sales, to forced abortions for organ harvesting, to even darker rituals of satanic sacrifices and cannibalism, those that thought they were protected and untouchable participated in acts that would make the ancient pagans blush. When it comes to the heart of man, there is nothing new under the sun. This is not isolated wickedness, nor the private sickness of a few individuals—it is the inevitable outworking of a society that has opend the door to, embraced, and celebrated, all manner of evil.

Anyone willing to step back and honestly survey the world can reach only one conclusion: when evil people take control of institutions, disorder becomes the norm and degeneracy of every flavour flourishes and permeates all levels of society. Such chaos does not arise accidentally; it is the natural outcome of moral inversion at the highest levels. We are told the great divisions are left and right, male and female, native and immigrant, gay and straight, and dare I say, normal and weird. These divisions are not the cause of our crisis—they are the labels that hides it. Yet beneath these surface conflicts lies the real divide: the ongoing battle between good and evil, light and darkness. Those that think evil is merely a human construct and not an objective, measured reality have been silenced by the revelations of glee and glibness with which evil criminal acts were so easily spoken of in the released emails.

Once evil is acknowledged as real rather than theoretical, it can no longer be dismissed as a political failure or societal accident. What we are witnessing is not simply cultural decay or rot, but a spiritual conflict on a scale that is difficult to grasp. The Epstein files, if they tell us anything at all, reveal that evil is real, organized, and unapologetic in its horrific treatment of others. Men elevate and celebrate the death and torture of others and treat humanity as disposable. They find pleasure in destroying those who were created in the image of God as a vengeful act against the God they hate. The world is not the pleasant place many thought it was.

Yet recognition of evil is not surrender to it. Cities are crumbling, nations are falling, empires are collapsing, and people are dying because evil has been allowed to flourish. The spiritual war rages all around us; the evil is real and these files have given the world a glimpse behind the curtain. While it appears dark and seemingly hopeless, do not despair. I do not despair. For evil can come; it can war and ravage the body and mind, but it cannot kill the soul protected by He who is greater, the Vanquisher of evil, once and for all. There is only one Refuge for man when this type of darkness descends upon the world: Jesus.

The philosophers have wrestled with the “problem of evil” for centuries. But it is no problem at all. Evil exists, and the only answer for it lies in the person of Jesus. Christianity holds the answer for a world engulfed in evil. The Epstein files have shown the world clearly there is a problem with the heart of man, and the cross of Jesus Christ, the only answer.

Moral Inversion: The Lie Of Leftist Compassion

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Over the last couple weeks, two people have been killed by U.S. ICE agents in Minnesota as they obstructed law enforcement from carrying out their duties. Video has now emerged of Alex Pretti just a few days prior to his death spitting on officers and attacking and damaging their vehicle, both of which are felonies. As the media continues to advocate for his sainthood, it is clear he is anything but. Both deaths were unfortunate and unnecessary. Yet, right on cue, American leftists suffering terminal TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) have taken to social media to signal their personal virtue as a “good person” by denouncing ICE and a policy that the majority of Americans voted for, approved of, and still endorse: the removal of criminal illegal aliens.

Trump is not perfect, and I have sharp criticisms about certain policy decisions. But securing the border and removing criminal illegal aliens is not one of them. This should be priority number one for any leader. The empty-headedness of media headlines and superfluous criticisms on this issue lack substance and usually target shallow personality quirks. He is trying to make America safe for the citizenry, and to the economically literate, the thrust of his policies clearly has this goal.

Where were these critics when hundreds of thousands of women and children were being raped and trafficked into the US? Where are they now demanding to know the whereabouts of the 300,000 missing children? Did they hold vigils for Laken Riley, brutally raped and murdered by one of these criminals, as so many others have been? Something sinister occurred, and it is clear that those now feigning incredulity over ICE actions do not honestly care about the real victims of the heinous immigration policies of previous administrations.

What would you think of a father who ensured all the neighborhood kids were protected and fed, yet neglected his own children? We would call him a terrible father. It is the same with our leaders, who are responsible for protecting their citizens and creating conditions that allow them to flourish. The father who shoots the intruder in his home does so, not out of hatred towards the intruder, but out of love and caring for his children whom he is responsible for protecting. That is what Trump is attempting to do, against the shrill hysterics of the childless feminist radicals and effete men cosplaying as revolutionaries, who line the streets and treat confrontations with law enforcement like a video game. These are not peaceful protesters, but radical paid-for “useful idiots” of the Marxists funding the turmoil. Their behavior is a predictable outgrowth of a psychologically disordered worldview. No one deserves to die in these circumstances, and peaceful protest is the right of all. This is not an intellectually robust movement movement we are dealing with, and there is not a modicum of peace or compassion within them. Importantly, this behaviour does not exist in isolation; it flows directly from a broader moral and cultural worldview that now defines the left.

It cannot be overlooked that these are the same people who advocate for abortion on demand throughout an entire pregnancy, promote the sterilization of teens through targeted body-dysmorphia programming, celebrate degeneracy, and mock the traditional family. Any perceived unfairness is reflexively attributed to Nazis, white supremacists, anti-Semites, or other invented enemies. They live in a world of make-believe, fueled by imaginary grievances and feeble minds. When this kind of moral confusion becomes political doctrine, it inevitably produces authoritarian control.

Totalitarian regimes always emerge from these leftist ideologies. Communism, socialism, fascism, and Nazism all share one trait: they prioritize the group or collective over the individual. Once the individual is commanded to submit to the State, totalitarianism can enforce obedience. This ideology creates “groups of the oppressed,” and those who resist immediately become “oppressors.” This is exactly how Mao’s Cultural Revolution operated. Totalitarianism cannot take root where individual rights are protected; it needs group power to crush individuals into conforming with pre-approved “right-think.” Immigration enforcement has become one of the main battlegrounds where this collective power of the malcontents is now exercised.

The historically illiterate look at ICE as the second coming of the Third Reich, rather than as a necessary corrective to the open-border policies of the last administration that nearly ensured America’s internal collapse. This is exactly what the planners of chaos want, because mass immigration has historically been dyscivilizational and destructive. As a result, we are watching America unravel as godless revolutionaries take to the streets in violence.

Multi-culturalism has repeatedly led to societal conflict wherever it flourishes. The inevitable replacement of the native population leads to ruin because people who never built the society cannot maintain it. Homogeneous societies survive because shared beliefs, culture, and ideals create lasting bonds. This is not about race; it is about cultural continuity. Multi-culturalism, one of the satanic ideals of the Enlightenment, has contributed to the collapse of the West. Judicious immigration of individuals and families who benefit the nation without altering or adulterating its social fabric is acceptable. But mass immigration and cultural disintegration like we have seen over the past few decades has been intrinsically destructive. Nationalism is not evil, but mass immigration designed to degrade a nation is. When a society is stripped of cultural cohesion and moral clarity, the psychological consequences are unavoidable.

We are living at a time when a significant portion of the population cannot understand or cope with reality. As Thomas Sowell wrote, “Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” This is what we see at scale: people pretending to do something worthwhile. Remember, these are the same people who celebrated when Charlie Kirk was murdered by one of their own comrades and lamented only when an assassin’s bullet missed taking the President’s life by inches. That kind of instability does not remain passive; it inevitably expresses itself politically and, increasingly, through violence.

This is not an organic movement. Right on cue, Trump wins the presidency, and the left’s only response is violence. What we see in Minnesota is the result of decades of moral decay, manifesting in violence driven by emotional incontinence. Disorder and malevolence are natural outworkings of a mind consumed by hatred, seeing others as deserving of violence. The more the light shines on their darkness, the more vehement their rebellion. They seek power, not justice, not peace, not prosperity, not compassion. This discontent is deliberately cultivated to undermine and ultimately destroy America’s Christian heritage. At its core, this movement rejects the good, the beautiful, and the true, and ultimately turns its contempt toward humanity itself. They celebrate violence against what is good and direct it against enemies, fueled by self-loathing and distorted impulses. The war has already begun, and it is both ideological and spiritual.

If civil unrest and riots are inevitable whenever a party loses an election, it proves they do not truly believe in democracy. Marxists cannot tolerate others having a say when they voted for—and still approve of—the removal of illegal aliens. We are witnessing the early stages of a civil war. It began during the BLM riots and the burning of buildings following the public beatification of the criminal, George Floyd. They do not care about truth, order, or goodness. Revolution and the destruction of freedom and liberty do not concern themselves with the necessary spilling of blood to achieve their ends. Let the banshees keep screaming, let the revolutionaries keep cosplaying, and let the activists pretend they are making a difference as they attempt to burn it all down.

A forceful and unapologetic enforcement of the law is necessary against these purveyors of violence if we are to live together. When Alex Pretti attacked law enforcement, he should have been arrested, charged, and jailed for the felonies he committed. Once the line of “peaceful protest” is crossed, the full weight of the law must fall on the agitator. That firm and just accountability would have ultimately saved his life.

In my view, only a peaceful divorce can now save the West. We cannot live with people who choose violence as easily as a spoiled child chooses to throw a tantrum to get their way. The chasm between us now is far too great to reconcile.

The Great Inversion of Good and Evil

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Most people are familiar with George Orwell’s government inversion from 1984 as they tried to propagandize the people into believing things that were the opposite of that they saw:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are living in a time of great inversion; where lies masquerade as truth, and falsehoods are upheld as noble and right.

If Orwell were alive to see his “prophecy” materialize, this is how his maxim might read today:

War is peace. Islam is peaceful. Christianity is harmful. Men are women. Women are men. Fat is healthy. Vaccines are safe. Babies are fetuses. Abortion is healthcare. MAID is healtlhcare. Climate is crisis. Marriage is oppressive. Family is disposable. Immigration is good. Diversity is strength.

We are living in a time when the elites who run governments quite obviously hate the people they are suppose to work for. They denigrate the lives of people trying to live peaceful, fulfilling lives. They despise the ordinary men and women by throwing hardship after hardship in their path. Their disdain for the good, the beautiful, and the true things of this world is obvious with every harmful decision they make. All they have are lies packaged as beneficial for the masses in order to control them. The clowns running the circus can’t keep their masks from slipping off. Revolution and retribution will be their reward.

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

The West Is Finished

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Years ago in the office I had a saying I was known for, “The West is finished.” Everyone thought I was being purposely hyperbolic when i said it, but I saw that it was true, and I meant it. Whenever any news story came up that showed the decline and decay of a Western nation, I would emphatically proclaim “The West is finished.” I even said I was going to have t-shirts made up with my favourite slogan.

Fast forward 10-15 years later to where we are currently and it is easy to see that I was right: the West WAS finished then; and the West IS finished now. The collapse that started decades ago has picked up speed and there is no no saving it now. She cannot be saved. Western nations are headed for final collapse, or war, or both.

With any remedial understanding of history it was easy to see this coming. There were always 3 things that made this the inevitable result: 1) financial malfeasance 2) immigration, and 3) the denigration of Christianity

Financial Malfeasance

Central Banks and the Fractional Reserve Banking System will always lead to a financial collapse after decades of self-inflicted boom/bust cycles that come from the ever-increasing levels of debt that are needed to sustain the system. The system in place is designed to funnel the wealth of a nation to those at the top and impoverishing most over time through planned inflation cycles and the overcharging for services by those who’ve accumulated all the wealth and assets at the top. This is the repeatable pattern of history and why no great empire survived more than 300 years.

Immigration

There is nothing that will destroy the fabric of a nation faster than immigration. Our politicians smile while repeating their faux slogan that “Diversity is strength,” while every study shows the exact opposite. Immigration erodes society and creates a low trust environment where people become less willing to help their neighbour. While all people are of equal value, not all cultures are equal, and some are antithetical to the ungirding principles of the West. We import people who did not build Western civilization, and are not capable of maintaining it. Immigration is leading to the erosion and eventual collapse of our society.

Christianity

Christianity led to the rise of Western civilization, and Western civilization is the embodiment of Christian principles. (That is not to say everyone within these nations is a Christian, but rather, Christian principles are the foundation on which the West flourished). It formed the bedrock of trust between communities that allowed the nation to thrive. As the anti-intellectualism of atheism was given space in the public square, and a number of anti-human religions were allowed equal standing, the moral and cultural fabric of the West began to unwind, and there is now nothing left to bind society together and allow it to function for the benefit of many.

Nations rise, and burn, and fall. We are in the final ‘slow burn of embers’ phase of the cycle after the main fires were lit decades ago. The financial system is no longer functioning and needs greater and greater debt creation to function at all. We have let the “barbarians” inside the gates, and like Rome, we’ve tolerated and been weakened by those who have no interest in strengthening the nation they’ve invaded. Christianity has been cast from the public square and all manner of evil and wicked practises have been heralded as its replacement, as the rainbow flag has become the symbol of a fallen nation.

The end is near for the beautiful lives many of us have enjoyed. The West is not what it once was. Evil has flourished. Collapse is on the horizon. War is coming. The West is finished.

Anti-Vax When You Study The Data

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I came across this article a few months ago written by Tedros Geybreyesus of the World Health Organization, on the future hope of the elimination of cancer because of vaccines, specifically cervical cancer. He pointed to the success of the HPV vaccines in Rwanda, Now, knowing of the WHO’s failure during Covid-19 and their complicity in many of the failed Covid policies (lockdowns, masks, social distancing, vaccines, etc) that we all lived through, I thought I’d look to see if this was true. And of course, like most health advice coming from the “professionals” these days, it was a lie.

Now first, it is important to note that 90% of all HPV cases self-resolve or clear up on their own over 1-2 years. Only 10% of cases are left with lasting impacts, and nowhere near all of those lead to cervical cancer, so the risk for cancer is quite low, even if you have contracted HPV.
Tedros said that the HPV vaccine was introduced in Rwanda in 2011 and they have achieved 90% coverage, so one would think cervical cancer cases would have plummeted since any vaccine pushed by the WHO is “highly effective,” as we are continually told. Because vaccines are preventative, and with almost all females inoculated against HPV, you would think cervical cancer over the ensuing 13 years would have disappeared. You would be wrong, however. Here is a graph of cervical cancer cases in Rwanda since 1990. I have also included Canada’s rates of occurrence since they started vaccinating young girls in 2006.

 

Let’s remember that vaccines are given to people to stop them from contracting the disease, so it would necessarily follow that as vaccination increases, the occurrence of the disease decreases. That is how vaccines have always been sold to us. Up until the gaslighting of the Covid era, everyone knew vaccines prevented the contraction of the disease.

What do we notice when looking at the Rwanda graph? From a peak in 1995, we begin to see a steady decline in cervical cancer cases until about 2010 when it essentially flatlined until today. As Tedros noted, mass vaccination began in 2011 and the rates of occurrence have stayed essentially the same. Cervical cancer cases were already in decline well before vaccination began. So what benefit has the vaccination campaign been to those who received it? Should we not have seen a further plummeting in the remaining rate of cases since these vaccines are “effective”?  They vaccinated millions of women and girls to realize a reduction of 1 case of cervical cancer for every 200,000 women.

Similarly in Canada, we have actually seen a small uptick in cases since the vaccine campaign began in 2006. We went from 6.2 cases per 100,000 to 6.7 cases. Should not all these vaccines reaped phenomenal benefits if they actually worked as promised? Should cases have also plummeted here as would be expected from an effective vaccine?

Who benefitted from these millions of vaccines given for HPV around the world? From the data, we can say with certainty it hasn’t been women and girls. If there is no appreciable upside to a vaccine, why then would we offer it?

If Covid taught us anything, it’s that public health really isn’t about improving the health of the population, but rather, seeing them as commodities to profit from. The Gardasil vaccine made hundreds of millions of dollars for Merck Pharmaceuticals and helped no one from what the data tells us. This is just another instance of the medical experimentation for profit that we’ve witnessed over the last several decades.

We need to question every medical intervention that is foisted upon us by those who stand to profit from them. Every medicine, every vaccine, should be questioned, and I now think, in most cases, should be rejected as useless. Our health must necessarily be our own responsibility now for we can no longer trust the medical authorities, and many of the doctors, to actually care about our well-being. There is a reason why most doctors refer to their profession as “modern medicine,” for they believe writing a prescription is always the answer; a drug or a jab the best solution.

I would go to a doctor for surgery and diagnosis, but I would question their suggested remedy every time and do my own research and ask around. For if one thing has become clearer and clearer over time, It’s that we rely on the Medical Industrial Complex at our own peril, and it is the data itself responsible for anti-vax sentiments growing.

See Every Sunrise, Watch Every Sunset

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Before my “vanlife” road trip through Utah several months ago, I had written out some goals and things I wanted to accomplish while living “off grid,” so to speak. One of my goals stated, “See every sunrise. Watch every sunset.” When I first wrote it down, in the back of my mind I did so for reasons of photography and capturing that first and last light of day, as well as trying to make the most of the time I had. But over the course of that week the phrases kept running through my head as I thought on them and they came to have a more profound meaning than I originally intended.

I knew I would be awake early each day. My plan was to be in a spot to watch the sunrise and photograph it. Some days I was already hiking but I was in a position to see those first rays light the sky. I thought the same with the evenings as it started getting dark; I was always in a position to see that last light fade into the night. As I repeated this phrase over in my thoughts, they took on new meanings for me.



See Every Sunrise

We know that early morning light has a profound physiological effect on the body. We know that an early morning comports with greater productivity and more life success; both of which come from the required discipline of an early start.

But there’s more to it. When we take a minute to watch the sunrise, we give ourselves the ability to stop and feel gratitude for another day that lies before us. It is cliché to say our most precious commodity is time, and that tomorrow is never promised. But those who are thankful for life and take those moments to appreciate all that we’ve been given, will necessarily live a life of greater meaning and purpose.

Those mornings where the world and house are quiet, really is the best part of the day. One can think and contemplate and prepare for the day ahead and enjoy the serenity and peace during those early moments.



Watch Every Sunset

In the same way, taking a moment to stop and watch as another day ends, and see the beauty of that final golden glow as it falls below the horizon, puts into perspective the beauty of this world and life. It should cause us to pause and be thankful, and fill us with gratitude for the gift we’ve been given.

We should reflect on the victories or failings of the day, learning from both; strengthening our resolve to live with purpose and discipline, and treat time as precious.

When we look around, we see people caught up in the busyness of life. Some will spend their nights in bars drinking their life away, missing the sunset, and too hungover to wake for the sunrise; their life blurred and empty. Others will pursue the banal and mundane, filling their
“empty time” with forgettable movies or entertainment, or wasting away the moments in the worthless pursuit of video game achievements. These are the lives of meaninglessness and despair, and there is no end to the ways in which we can fritter away the days.

I have fallen for some of these in times past; watching stupid shows or scrolling on my phone, producing nothing of worth. I will not allow myself to waste the time l’ve been given, nor pursue the vapid or inane things most people value. I refuse to live as most people live; lives filled with mindless idleness and aimless folly.

I will never view a sunrise or sunset the same way again. They are markers of life that many miss. They mark our fleeting days, one after another, and if you notice them, they encourage us to stop but for a moment, to be grateful for life. No man knows the number of his days, but he should live to make the best of each one. No one will ever looking back and lament that they should have spent more time in bars drinking, or scrolling on their phone, or watching television. Every deathbed is full of regrets, and we should live now so as to minimize them when the time comes.

Sunrise

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The alarm went off at 4:00am. I ran a tight ship on this road trip and we needed to be in the car by 4:10am to get a decent spot for our tripods at Mesa Arch at least an hour before sunrise, which was slated for 5:56am this morning. There were a few groans from both of us but we grabbed our gear and were off.

We pulled out of our hotel at 4:11am. We were about the 7th and 8th person to arrive at Mesa Arch after a 45 minute drive from Moab into Canyonlands National Park. We set up our tripods, played with our camera settings, talked to some of the other crazies who came for this one epic shot, and waited. 

When you stop, and wait, and watch for the sun to rise; the inspiring signal of a new day, you get a sense of renewal and wonder and hope. Every single day is a gift. Every single day should fill us with joy and gratitude for the privilege we have to observe the created order all around us. In a world that chases after the mundane, stupefies itself with social media, and dulls itself with drink or drug, few are those who truly get to see the world as it was meant to be seen: as the canvas of the Master Painter, not the product of random chance and blind atoms.

As the sun rises above the horizon and lights up the underside of Mesa Arch, cameras clicked, and voices grew louder at the wonder before us. Every single person present ooh’d and ahh’d as light filled the sky. 

Despite the morning rush and half opened eyes, the best part of this brief moment was that I got to share it with my dad, doing something we both loved. It will be a sunrise moment I will always remember, not just for the glorious light that broke through the darkness that morning, but for who I got to share it with.

 

A Summary

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I have now been maintaining this blog for about 8 years, with a minimum of one post a month. I write for myself because I enjoy it, nothing more. I have a tiny readership as the blog stats bear out. For me, this is an avenue to think and articulate issues that I am concerned about. 

I have been criticized at times for being too ascerbic, too opinionated, too unwavering, in my views. I make no apologies for any of those. I write unfiltered to convey as close to what I think as possible. In a weak, feminized world, I see why this would bother some people. Others consistently agree. You can’t please everybody I suppose, and ultimately I write only to please myself and reflect the transcendental nature of truth.

The other day I asked ChatGPT a question. “Can you summarize the worldview of the author of dbro.ca?” I asked this question twice and got substantially the same answer but appreciated the different nuances of both. Within 15 seconds I had the following responses:

1) The author of this site expresses a worldview characterized by a commitment to traditional values, personal responsibility, and a critical stance toward modern societal trends. Key aspects of this perspective include:

  • Sobriety and Personal Discipline: The author advocates for complete abstinence from alcohol, viewing it as detrimental to mental and physical health, and believes that society should discourage drinking through social pressure.

  • Critique of Modern Society: There’s a concern about societal decline, with observations about increased violence, loss of community, and cultural shifts that the author perceives as negative. This includes apprehension about immigration policies and the erosion of traditional cultural norms.

  • Emphasis on Objective Truth and Traditional Morality: The author stresses the importance of objective truth and traditional moral values, criticizing what is seen as the glorification of perversion and the rejection of the good, the beautiful, and the true in contemporary culture.

  • Skepticism Toward Progressive Movements: There’s a critical view of progressive ideologies, particularly those related to gender and sexuality, with the belief that such movements are harmful and indicative of societal decay.

  • Value of Nature and Simplicity: The author finds true beauty and rejuvenation in nature, suggesting that urban environments are soul-crushing and advocating for a return to simpler, more natural living.

Overall, the author’s worldview is rooted in a desire to return to what is perceived as more authentic and time-tested ways of living, emphasizing personal accountability, traditional values, and a cautious approach to modern societal changes.

2) The author of this site presents a worldview deeply rooted in traditional Christian values, expressing strong critiques of modern Western society. His writings reflect a belief that contemporary culture has deviated from foundational truths, leading to moral and societal decline.​

Core Beliefs and Themes:

  • Christian Foundations: He emphasizes Christianity as the bedrock of Western civilization, attributing concepts like human rights and equality to its influence. He warns that abandoning these principles results in societal decay.​

  • Moral Absolutism: The author upholds objective truth and moral clarity, criticizing relativism and the acceptance of behaviors he deems immoral, such as abortion and the celebration of certain lifestyles.

  • Critique of Modern Movements: He is critical of progressive ideologies, viewing them as destructive forces that undermine societal structures and values. He expresses concern over issues like the sexualization of children and the erosion of traditional family roles.​

  • Personal Responsibility: The writings stress the importance of individual choices, discipline, and accountability, suggesting that many societal issues stem from personal failings and a lack of self-control.​

  • Cultural Observations: He laments the loss of beauty, truth, and goodness in art and architecture, and criticizes the prevalence of what he sees as superficiality and narcissism in modern culture.​

  • Political Commentary: The author expresses dissatisfaction with current political leadership, particularly in Canada, and praises figures like Donald Trump for actions he believes restore order and sanity.​

Overall, the author’s perspective is one of concern for the direction of modern society, advocating for a return to traditional values and a reaffirmation of Christian principles as a remedy for contemporary issues.​

I could not have written a more accurate summary of my writing. 

Do Not Despair

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I haven’t written much lately, and haven’t felt like it either. I’ve had countless thoughts but little desire to record them. While I am not downtrodden or morose and generally feel good about where I’m at in most aspects of my life, I do look at the world and can’t help but think we are in the middle of the collapse I’ve thought for some time would happen. Great civilizations never fall over night; their downfall happens slowly after long periods of deviancy, decadence, and decay.

There is so much going on that points to a world in decline and I do not think it is reversible. All that is really left is understanding and anticipating how things will unravel and determine what I can do to keep those I love from being consumed with fear.

Canada is no longer a viable nation. We are a nation of fools ‘laughing at Noah as it started to rain.’ In almost every corner of this nation there are problems that cannot and will not be solved by the chorus of ineffective and evil politicians that have assisted in the controlled demolition of this once great country.

The majority of people have swallowed whole the propaganda we are fed on a daily basis by the leaders who hate us. It’s hard to blame them, for the human mind craves the bliss of comfortable lies over the hard, unpalatable truths of the times in which we live. It is an evil world that devours the souls of men without a care.

But I do not despair for my eyes are fixed heavenward to the only Hope I have in this life. This world is not my home and I am merely passing through; with societal ruins on all sides of this narrow road. I desire something better that is not of this world and I pray that my friends and family will join me through these harrowing times ahead. We have a hope and peace that dispels fear and brings joy. Let the world despair.

Trump 47

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Well, it’s been just under 6 weeks since Donald J. Trump became the 47th President of the United States, and there hasn’t been a start to a presidency like this, ever. He has moved at such a speed that the corrupt media has no idea what to do or say in response; and thankfully no one listens to them anymore anyways. So far he has exceeded almost every expectation of those who support him. The early accomplishments are too numerous to recount in full, so here are the highlights thus far for me.

1)The creation of the DOGE under Elon Musk has already uncovered trillions of dollars of fraud and govt financial mismanagement. Shutting down USAID and cutting off the corrupt funding arm of the Democrats, the Deep State, and the leftists responsible for subverting Western nations was the right line of attack from the beginning. Without the illegal flow of taxpayer money, much of the malfeasance evaporates.

2)Putting an end to govt DEI and ESG regulations is a win for sanity in a nation that was losing it’s mind and has already lost its soul. Keeping men out of women’s sports and bathrooms is common sense that some of the retarded actually wanted to see continue. Trump did this to protect women and it was great to see. 

3)He has brokered a stop to the fighting between Israel and Hamas, and is on the verge of stopping the war in Ukraine; both conflicts that began under the weak Biden regime. The world senses weakness, and it recognizes strength. Trump projects strength, and from that strength flows peace.

4)He secured the border overnight and stopped the flow of illegals into the US which has done untold damage to the country. They are now rounding up and deporting the criminal element who came in, and hopefully the rest of the illegals will be next. They can apply to come back like everyone had to before them. A nation is not a nation without a secure border. Biden tried to open the borders to destroy the U.S. from within; Trump stopped it to protect America and her citizens.

5) And lastly, his Executive Order to ban paper straws was glorious! Now, I don’t care what kind of straw anyone wants to use, but this was Trump’s way of mocking the fake environmentalists who lost their minds when ONE turtle was found injured with a plastic straw stuck in its nose. Millions of dollars were wasted on an issue promoted by those who can barely keep their neighbourhood parks and streets clean. It was nice to see Trump figuratively tell them that no one is falling for your nonsense any more.

Bonus: Calling out the idiot Trudeau for what he is and what he has done to Canada is much appreciated by those of us Canadians who have been harmed by the most corrupt and evil regime to ever run this country. Prison is too kind for these people who have purposely wrecked this once great nation.

Trump’s presidency is surely going to have some bumps in the road. I fear his quick slashing of jobs may hurt people who did legitimate work and have them turn on him in the midterms. He must tread lightly.  The market is poised for a correction and the US economy needs a recession to digest all the debt created over the last decade. It will be a deep one and is necessary. Trump cannot exacerbate it by reckless spending. He must not forget than to save the country, its citizens need hope and prosperity for a better future.

By electing Trump, Americans have halted the speed of the decline and collapse. Only time will tell if Trump can actually reverse America’s course and once again aim to become that bright “shining city on a hill.”

2024 Review

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(Above is a little video I did recounting the places I saw over this past year).

Advice For The Coming Year:

Go live an intentional, motivated life, and put your energies into things that matter and have meaning. We live in a society that medicates itself and praises and pursues the banal, the stupid, and the mundane. That life is for those who are bored and boring. I’ve seen countless references online to 2024 being a “rough” year, a “tough” year, or a “horrible” year. I can only think most of these people merely experienced the consequences of their poor life choices. 

Get away from people and concrete every chance you get. Cities are soul-crushing; nature will rejuvenate it. The natural world makes us grateful; it fills us with gratitude and gives us a sense of grandeur beyond ourselves. Fill your time with the good things and the beautiful places of this world that will furnish you with enduring memories, leaving behind childish activities.

Many will waste their lives on worthless pursuits, and nights they will never remember. No bottle will make your life better; it will ALWAYS make it worse. No drug will relax you; it will only increase your anxiety over time. It’s only your addiction, or directionless friends, telling you otherwise. People use substances as a means to produce temporary happiness when they have no ability to produce it in themselves naturally. It is the path to a life of discontent. Do not be like the aimless and unmotivated losers who fill up the bars on weekends. Seek after those things which will bring purpose and meaning to your life.

Those who love life and the gift that it is, desire for better and pursue things that will give them long-lasting memories. As the world crumbles, and people medicate themselves out of weakness and despair, go “live a life of full of wonder” and seek the good, the beautiful, and the true things in this world. What you pursue and value most will determine how your life will go. Choose wisely.

Take Up And Read

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Take up and read; this was the admonishment of St. Augustine to those who wanted to understand Christianity and faith. On January 1st, 2024, I started a one year reading plan of the Bible, something I have never previously done, and finished today, early, on November 28th, 2024; 324 days total. I wanted to do this because a) I had never read it in this way before, b) It would be a challenge for me to stay disciplined, c) I wanted to view the narrative thread woven from Genesis to Revelation in one long, unfolding redemptive story, and d) I wanted my understanding of the truths contained therein to be strengthened.

Here are my reflections on the exercise overall, in no particular order.

1) I think everyone should do this once. It is profitable to read it cover to cover. But it is a surface level exercise and the Bible must be studied to be properly understood. While it is profitable on one level, a lot can be missed when certain things are read this way.

2) I think I read on about 80-85% of the days in total. Some days were missed, while other days I read multiple days readings into one. For the most part I remained consistent even though near the end I struggled a bit to stay consistent. It is easy to get bogged down into books that may not be favourites. I had to force myself at times to stay on the program.

3) Some days I could barely remember what I had read and struggled through some of the denser OT passages, while other days I could have kept on going for the words were alive and jumping off the page. For example, I read almost all of The Revelation in one sitting and found it far more moving that way (and discovered a new favourite passage in the meantime). Other times were a struggle but it was important to push through and keep going in the hopes that even something small would be impactful.

4) One can only conclude that this Book is of divine origin. No man, or men, could have written this, or would have written this, without the words and concepts being given to them. From the story of grace and redemption in Jesus, to fulfilled prophecies centuries apart, the heavenly hand behind the Bible is seen on every single page. It is its own testimony to its divine origin. One need only read it to understand.

5) Those who criticize or castigate the Bible as some ancient, dusty book of the ramblings of crazy men, have clearly never taken the time to really read it. They reject it a priori before they even read it. They criticize it because they do not like what it contains; they disparage it because it shines a light on the darkness of this world and the hearts of men (my heart!), and calls them to live in a way that glorifies Someone greater than themselves. To the natural man, its message is abhorrent. They reject it not because they believe it to be false, but rather, because on some level they know it is true.

6) I would not recommend this method to the first time reader. It is a good idea to the one who has familiarized themselves with the history and theological concepts contained therein. Someone new to the Bible should read, study, meditate, and pray over smaller sections of text.

7) I am glad I did it. It was worth the time and the investment. This is the means by which God speaks to us today and the only way we can understand what He wants for us. To the inquirer, my only advice is this: Take up and read.

Revelation 19:11-16

11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war.
12 His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself.
13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.
14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses.
15 Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
16 And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:

KING OF KINGS AND
LORD OF LORDS

Strange Trails & Strange Tales – Van Life Reflections

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For years now l’ve wanted to rent an RV or van and hit the open road. A few weeks ago I finally rented a van and spent & days and 7 nights driving, hiking, photographing, and sleeping all over my favourite place on the planet, Utah. To put it simply: it was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had and it is now my plan to make it an annual occurrence.

Before I left I set 5 goals for myself:

1) Do at least one hike in each of the “Mighty 5” National Parks in Utah.
2) Do not let any hardship make me decide to check into a hotel.
3) See every sunrise.
4) Watch every sunset.
5) Don’t die.

I had no idea what to expect and these goals seemed simple enough. I can say as I write this that I accomplished all 5 goals and that the experience was one I will cherish for the rest of my life.

So why did l love it so much? Here are some thoughts, in no particular order, on why this trip was “transformational” for me, especially at this stage of my life.

1) I chose Utah for this trip, which is a really special place for me, since I first visited and hiked Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park in 2010. l’ve been there about 9-10 times since that first experience. It is hard to describe why it impacts me in this way, but the rugged barrenness of the landscape, each section of the state being completely different from the other, must be experienced to be appreciated. There is almost a magical quality to it for me. The scenery was incredible and every place I stopped or visited was picturesque. I am still in awe of the things I saw, some for the first time, and favourites I got to experience again.

2) I love driving and a road trip anywhere is fun for me. The thought of taking my bed along and parking and sleeping and awaking for the next adventure with no complications of moving things in and out of a hotel was really appealing. I loved having everything I needed within the small confines of the campervan I rented.

3) The sense of freedom was almost drug-like and addicting. It was my schedule and mine alone. I went to bed when I wanted, arose when I wanted, ate when I wanted, drove when I wanted, hiked when I wanted; the schedule was completely mine. Any failures were mine, any successes were mine. I only had to be where I wanted to go. Very few us get this type of freedom in the modern world. Jobs and families and friends all occupy our time and put demands on us. It’s not often you can drive away from all of these and pursue things completely independent from everyone, even if only for a week.



4) From the germination of the idea to the time I left, I “themed” this trip in such a way as to make it a fun experience, even a little childish. One of my all-time favourite albums is called Strange Trails by Lord Huron; with songs that speak to the solo traveler and the rugged individualist in a dark and odd world. I even called it the “Strange Trails Road Trip 2024” and did what I could to stay on theme. Utah probably has more “strange trails” than any other place I can think of so I went out of my way to find as many strange places as I could. It seemed like a very fitting theme.


Follow me way out there;
There’s no road that will lead us back.
When you follow the strange trails,
They will take you who knows where.
                              – Way Out There, Lord Huron

From the bands bio: “Lord Huron is a musical project created Ben Schneider. Born and raised in Michigan, Schneider drew inspiration from the Great Lakes…and his music stands in awe and wonder of the natural world.”

It seemed a fitting theme, as I too, stand in awe and wonder of the natural world. Their music was my sober and somber companion for most of the trip.

5) It was generally dark by 6pm every night and there wasn’t a lot to do once pulled over and in for the night. I had planned on journalling and did two different types. One was a straightforward itinerary of the events of the day in a Field Notes styled booklet I have kept on other adventure vacations. The second was a little more childish in nature in that it was a journal of thoughts on the adventure, along with the use of “travel” stickers (and others) I had collected over the years, and on this trip. Most thoughts were related to the trip, while some were unrelated and more philosophical. It was an enjoyable type of scrapbook record of my time at night in a dark van in the middle of nowhere.



6) It was nice seeing people living the simple life in RV’s and vans at RV Parks, moving from spot to spot, just to enjoy the natural surroundings and not caught up in expensive hotels or vacations. I saw people interacting how people should; spending quality time together, not drunk in bars or clubs, putting off the usual trappings of the modern world. During one meal at a small town pub l watched people interact, all seemingly friends from the town, in their special place to be social. It was heart-warming to know this type of community feel still exists in the world.

7) I loved being alone; to drive, to think, to listen to music, to hike, to photograph. I love my family, my friends, and my dog, but being a natural introvert I love my alone time, and alone time with a plan, in a place I enjoy, was like heaven on earth (If only it had been a touch warmer! The days were perfect, the nights froze my nose a little). There is something about solitude and unplugging from the chaotic world that is good for the soul and one’s mental well-being. I didn’t listen to any news or stay current with any world affairs. It was a real disconnection from my ordinary life, and it was good.

And I feel I should know this place
As the road winds on into wide-open space.
The wind plays a haunting tone
As I make my way through the night all alone.

I been dreaming again of a lonesome world
Where I’m lost and I’ve got no friends.
Just the rocks and the trees in my lonesome dreams
And a road that don’t never end.
                              – Lonesome Dreams, Lord Huron

Ben Schneider of Lord Huron, speaking about Lonesome Dreams: “‘Lonesome Dreams’ is about a recurring dream I had where I was in a world that was completely empty except for myself… It was a strange almost beautiful dream because I was always in a place that was really amazing. It was an incredibly beautiful outdoor space, but I was always completely alone and I couldn’t find anybody. In that dream I knew that there was no one else in the world. It was a weird feeling, sad but at the same time liberating.”


I loved that ‘weird and liberating’ feeling of doing this alone. I know I am not alone and have a wonderful family around me. At times I need things like this; to be alone, yet never lonely. I will do this again, and most likely pick a different place and a different path to travel. There are more ‘strange trails out there to follow that will take me who knows where.’

Out there’s a land that time don’t command,
Wanna be the first to arrive.
No time for ponderin’ why I’m-a wanderin’,
Not while we’re both still alive.

To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
There’s a world that was meant for our eyes to see.
To the ends of the earth, would you follow me?
Well if you won’t, I must say my goodbyes to thee.

What good is livin’ a life you’ve been given,
If all you do is stand in one place.
                              – Ends of the Earth, Lord Huron

War In The Middle East

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I do not understand the Christian infatuation over Israel and what appears to be the aiding and defending of them, without question, as they continue their war of retaliation against Islamic terror groups for the attacks of October 7th, 2023. It is not a biblical position as far as I can tell, and the differences between Christian’s and Jews could hardly be more clear. Israel can defend themselves as they see fit. I object to our aid and the notion that we are on the side of God in this battle by supporting Israel.

Judaism, the religion of Rabbis, studies the Torah (the Books of the Law), not so much so they can obey it, but rather, to determine how to better get around the commandments clearly laid down by God. It is a religion that relies on the legal interpretation of the law. Much like US Constitutional “scholars,” they are not so concerned with adhering to the law, but finding “loopholes” so they are not bound by its clear dictates. The Talmud is merely Jewish case law that permits the breaking of the law, and the rabbis are skilled in their ability to justify almost any activity despite the explicit language of the Old Testament. It becomes almost comical when rabbis must discern and “rule” on whether or not pushing an elevator button or turning on a tea kettle on the Sabbath constitutes “work,” and hence, a breaking of the 4th Commandment, for example. In this regard, the law is certainly a hard taskmaster and the Rabbis who adjudicate such nonsensical views merely legalists. There is nothing remotely Christian, on any level, in obedience to the Law.

Isaiah 5:20 gives a very specific warning, “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter. That encapsulates the rabbinic tradition. Thousands of rabbis deciding what is right and what is wrong, and redefining both over time as they desire, not as God instructed. Judaism and Christianity are opposites in many ways, despite their shared histories. Not all Israel, is of Israel; the physical and spiritual are not the same. The connection Western Christians have to the defence of Israel is both baffling, and bad theology.

As the war continues to rage in Israel and Gaza, between the people of Isaac and Ishmael, we should pray for peace, but not shed an ounce of blood or contribute to the bloodshed of many.
This is a millennial hatred that few understand, and we are told, will never end. Israel has killed far more Palestinians in retaliation and they are not without guilt. My country, and my tax dollars, should not aid in the continued slaughter of bystanders, and my Christian faith is not tied to the outcome.

War is the greatest of earthly evils and those who want it and relish it should be judged harshly. Western antagonism of these foreign wars should be opposed by good people everywhere. I cannot stand with either side in this battle; it is not my fight.