Archive for the ‘soul’ Category
How Honest Are You? A reflection-review on Scott Peck’s _People of the Lie_
June 14th, 2009 by Dale Fincher
Going to a therapist takes great courage, says M. Scott Peck. He adds that exploring our souls through therapy is deeply human, a unique quality among creatures. But therapy fails to work for everyone; it only works for those who want to get better. Honesty is necessary for anyone serious with soul formation, Jesus changing [...]
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Government Soul: Taxing Generosity – 3
March 5th, 2009 by Dale Fincher
The last two days, I’ve been discussing some of the tax hikes the Obama administration is planning, particularly those aimed at donations to non-profits (and I run a non-profit). What has concerned me most, however is the rhetoric that is geared to gain support from people unfamiliar with the real issues. This not only hurts [...]
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Government Soul: Taxing Generosity – 2
March 4th, 2009 by Dale Fincher
Yesterday, I mentioned the new tax proposals of the Obama administration, targeting particularly those who make over $200k. I want to reflect today on a comment made by Peter Orszag, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget that appears to be as intentionally deceptive in this article. Excerpt: Thursday, the White House [...]
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Government Soul: Taxing Generosity
March 3rd, 2009 by Dale Fincher
I’m concerned for non-profits as we go into the Obama era. I understand the economic fix the USA is in right now: we all feel it. And I understand the need to remedy it. HOW we remedy it is up to the particular hired “experts” who have the power to push buttons. While government is [...]
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