A foolish faith in authority is the worst enemy of truth. — Einstein. Einstein’s assertion highlights a fundamental conflict between intellectual independence and the often-unquestioned acceptance of pronouncements from those in power. While legitimate authority, grounded in expertise and evidence, plays a vital role in guiding society, the danger lies in the unthinking deference that transforms…
Month: May 2025
Knowing The Map
Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; I shall keep it with all my heart. — Psalm 119:33-34. We may possess a surface-level familiarity with the guiding principles of the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule, yet…