Atheists and other Christophobes do not do their homework when claiming to find contradictions in the Bible, and many like to try to destroy the faith of Christians — especially on Christmas and Easter. Take a look at home alleged contradictions are refuted.
Scoffing at Senior Wisdom
by Cowboy Bob Sorensen
There are a few points to get out of the way before the main one, but some folks will get on the prod about some of them. Just stay with me, okay?
First, a look at definitions. When you do a search on the word senior, it is readily apparent that there is no official age number to qualify. Sometimes people get senior citizen discounts in their fifties, and it is common in the formerly United States to think that age sixty-five, when Medicare is available, as the starting point. Do not confuse senior with elderly. The latter word has a connotation of people who are decrepit and in constant need of assistance to live. It seems that people around eighty are considered elderly, but there are many exceptions to the “rule” of them being weak and feeble minded.
Mayhaps the associations with those two words are why people in the lettered generations have little respect for people older than them. While older generations have their slang, Gen Z is like a different dialect of English. (A Gen Z Bible is a horrible idea!) Slang is constantly changing, too.
There is a language gap, but also a kind of tribalism. Generations look askance at each other because they are “not us.” They talk weird, too. It is little wonder that younger people have disdain for those who have years and life experience; you cannot learn something when you think you already know it.
Some time ago, my wife and I began to pay attention to the emergency preparedness community and began to stockpile some food. (Not all that much, this is a one-bedroom apartment.) Several months after she died, I began to get a little more serious about prepping.
Many of the prepper channels frustrate me because those people have land and can set aside a big part of a basement or some other special place to store supplies. They also have self-defense skills and ways to defend themselves with weapons, communicate with the outside world (some plan for the aftermath of nuclear war), and other things. My goal is to have things available for a major power outage or a snowpocalypse; most canned food without the pull-tabs will last longer than the “use by” date.
These people who know about emergency preparedness are not exactly youthful. Be honest with yourself: If the excrement strikes the bladed cooling device and there is trouble in the land, do you want to trust someone who has knowledge and experience, or someone who could not be taught but has bravado?
Quick side trail: Although these people were not of advanced years, I learned some air fryer basics from experienced people who made videos and wrote articles. The air fryer was something I inherited from my wife.
I’m seeing an interesting pattern here. Many younger people have left their churches and have even embraced the irrationality of atheism. (Indeed, society itself is dumbing down — here is a video for which I give a qualified recommendation: “The Pandemic of Idiots: How the Virus of Stupidity Infected the Modern World.“) People who know their Bibles should have seen how Christians are respected to treat our elders.
Like in other ancient cultures, parents should be honored, but the Bible takes it further (Ex. 20:12). For that matter, older people who are rooted in the Word should be treated with respect because “Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old” (Job 12:12 NLT). Of course, knowledge continues to grow and there are instructions to pastors on how to treat seniors, such as in 1 Timothy 5:1-2 and Titus 2:2-5.
One other thing to drop in here is that it is important to anyone to be observant. It also helps to hold your peace while watching; learn from the mistakes as well as the successes of others.
In survival and other ways, if people can get past prejudices about age and also speak a common language, important things can be learned. Show some respect — and that works both ways.
The Necessity of the Gray Worker
by Cowboy Bob Sorensen
Edited for wording 21 August 2025
The first time I encountered the term gray man was in emergency preparedness videos, and it was related to a survival concept. In that scenario, things are bad and people are hiding as much as possible to be safe. If someone must go out and do or get something, he must be a gray man. That is, do as little as possible to draw attention to himself, get done, then get back to the shelter.
Riding a side trail for a moment. Gray man brought to mind something similar, the invisible man. People encountered every day go unnoticed, even though we may look right at (or through) them. In a few story introductions to some posts, I mentioned someone I called Aaron who works at a big box store. (He had a situation that illustrated assumptions in radiometric dating!) The Aarons in retail can tell you about being gray or invisible. Employees are often treated like third-class people by customers, invisible except when someone demands service — when did barking out, “Window blinds!” or another item name become a substitute for civil discourse in Western society?
We’re back to the main trail now. I will write in generalities from here.
Unfortunately I lost track of the clip, but I think it may have been Undercover Boss. A supervisor wanted people to be what I will call fireballs. They would work hard and fast to get things done. If you study on it a spell, they are rather young and not beset with health conditions and pains brought by age and life experience. Also, do supervisors like that have to deal with high turnover? Frenetic work can bring injuries, mistakes, and burnout can easily occur. Unfortunately, many employers are myopic and focus on the next profit statement.
“But Cowboy Bob, we customers need our stuff fast and older people are slow!”
Do not confuse seniors with elderly, the latter is often used synonymously with decrepit. The word senior is rather subjective but most accurately fits people in their mid-sixties and onward. Any business with sense will fit duties to the strengths of the people. (For that matter, people with physical and mental handicaps are often hired.) Unfortunately, some businesses want to dump older workers. Those companies make assumptions, and something that infuriates me is when I or someone else is judged unfavorably based on assumptions, not evidence. Here, they make assumptions regarding older workers, and those may very well be based on their imaginations, not observed facts.
There are a few reasons to keep older people on the payroll, many of which as based on life experience:
- Able to relate to a greater variety of people; communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Taking initiative
- Dependable — showing up to work in the first place is a big plus
- Asking questions, making suggestions, to get tasks done well
- More likely to do things with deliberation instead of haphazardly
- They know things that you may not (and vice versa)
Do some homework, pilgrim, and look up other things they have to offer. Sure, age slows people down. Deal with it, that will be you someday if you live long enough. Surgeries and joint problems may curtail heavy lifting or arranging things on the bottom shelves in a retail store, but a sensible employer should see the wisdom in having gray people on the workforce.
Image at the top: View of Hudson River, Walkway over the Hudson (nearest), Mid-Hudson Bridge. Picture from Highland Landing Park, 8-11-2025.
Another Global Flood?
Not hardly! Scoffers frequently “see” contradictions in the Bible, but they are mostly brought on by taking things out of context, such as in this case. Other times, a look at the original languages is needed, or something else. At any rate, one would think they would get tired of humiliating themselves by trying to please other non-thinking atheists instead of getting serious about backing up their claims.
A Genius Confesses Jesus — So What?
Dr. YoungHoon Kim, the man with the highest known IQ, has declared, “As the world’s highest IQ record holder, I believe that Jesus Christ is God, the way and the truth and the life.” We can only guess as to why he declared his genius credential, but why should it matter?
Many atheists pretend they are smarter than us st00pid djumb Xians, but it is easily shown that intelligent people and/or those with exceptional abilities have been believers, or at least, theists; professing atheism does not make you intelligent, old son. In some ways, showing that smart people can be believers is helpful.
Christians can be just like others who say that someone is “one of us,” a kind of celebrity appeal. It’s kind of fun in a way. F’rinstance, Chuck Norris is a Christian and a creationist. Several other actors profess believe in Christ.
It would be ridiculous for us to preach the gospel and do some name dropping, so if a certain person believes in Jesus Christ, you should too. Absolutely not!
Going back to the, well, genius appeal, making a statement of intellectual assent does not mean all that much about heart condition. I heard about someone giving evidence to a skeptic about the bodily Resurrection of Jesus, and the skeptic was convinced he rose from the dead. However, she did not put her faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.
Want to know my IQ? (My detractors probably place it around sixty.) I don’t know what it is, but I’m not in the club. Jesus did not come to save celebrities, geniuses, the wealthy, kings, or whatever. Salvation is not for people with any kind of privilege. All must to humble themselves, repent, and make Jesus the Lord of their lives. You savvy that?
Alleged Contradictions Examined
Scoffers are fond of claiming to see contradictions, most of which are easily dispensed. I’ll allow that some take a mite more effort, and that there is wording that prompts a “wait, what…?” kind of response. Here is a list of several claimed contradictions about the last days of Jesus on Earth. This list will also be linked in my post, “Alleged Resurrection Contradictions in the Gospels,” which will go live on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Postmodernism, Theology, and Worldviews
People who have read my material on my other weblogs may have noticed that I emphasize worldviews. In a way, I see them as containers for the smaller narratives that people promote.
Everyone has a worldview, even if they have not formally studied and assembled it. Postmodernism is irrational and unlivable, and has mini-narratives that are often in conflict. Meanwhile, the biblical worldview (beginning at creation) is consistent and cohesive. Take a look at how Jim expands on some of these things. I’m still trying to catch hold of the meanings and will reread it again soon.
Saving Your Own Life with Situational Awareness
by Cowboy Bob Sorensen
The term situational awareness has grown in popularity in recent years, but it also can have shades of meaning for different people. The most common usage is to be aware of your surroundings. That includes people, weather, vehicles, and other things. Folks with special training or who have educated themselves also do threat assessments. Many attacks happen in parking areas, so pay attention to people who may be hanging around.
Let me do some speculation about gut feelings. For some reason while driving, I forgot to take the proper turn and needed to circle back or take a different route. Walking in an area didn’t feel right, so I changed course. Indeed, I’ve gone into convenience stores or other places and been very focused so I could get done and out in a hurry. I believe that these inner warnings to be careful or get out of Dodge come from several sources. One could be a divine urge in the spirit. Another possibility is that the subconscious is quickly processing things and letting you know something is wrong. It could also be from watching television shows. Or God is using the subconscious — I don’t know, but I pay attention to the feeling.
Anyway, these threat assessments can be very fast, just a few seconds. Pay attention to your surroundings. If people make you suspicious, avoid them. I’ve said elsewhere to use the self-pat-down technique when coming out of the store, job, dwelling, or whatever. That is, you stop, pat your pockets, check your handbag, look like you lost or forgot something, and go back in. Nobody gets offended, and you can get assistance or figure something else out.
Mayhaps I’ve learned from certain Italian businessmen, but in a restaurant or whatever, I don’t like to sit with my back to the door. There are other precautions I’ve learned from real life and even from fiction.
Not only are phone zombies prone to being hit by cars, they are easy victims because their minds are focused on phone stuff. Bad guys look for people who are not only distracted, but seem lost. Afraid, too. Years ago, I got out at the wrong tube station in London, England, and had to walk. It was night, I was lost, but I remembered a piece of advice: Walk purposefully, like you know what you’re doing, but not at the point of almost running. This may help dissuade a potential predator. And why the sudden trend for people to be wearing over-the-ear headphones in public places?
I’ll allow that much of this is vague, and the only thing that is not entirely subjective is having situational awareness. By being aware and paying attention to cues and urges, I wonder how many times we may have saved our own lives. We will never know.
An Evolutionary Worldview Must Fail
Humbling Extreme Budget Thanksgiving
It really hurts being without Charlene for Thanksgiving, and this will be my second time. Last year, I had people who care about me that did not want me to be alone. Their compassion moved me greatly. This year, I have been invited, so I do not have to be alone.
I was seeing some videos on YouTube about Thanksgiving on an extreme budget for those who have little income or are alone. They got me to cognating. What if my current plans fall through? More likely what if I feel like using the ideas presented in them to have a low-work Thanksgiving later, even in June?
Edit, I forgot to say something: The video below focuses on the Dollar Tree company for supplies. If there is not one nearby, or you simply don’t want to go there, use the ideas put forward and get low-cost material from another place. I got mine from Walmart, which has some things at a lower price than Dollar Tree.
A comment was humbling to me because there are people who are struggling financially, maybe alone, but they can do something at low cost and be thankful for what they have. Some people have little money but great faith and gratitude for what they have — putting me to shame. Remember what this holiday is really for: Giving thanks to our Creator and Redeemer for what he has given us. For that matter, “Give us this day our daily bread” is not about a daily feast. I am not a rich man, but I’m doing all right. Thank God.
The Creation Cowboy 