Author Archives: Maryann

Towards a JTB Ought-Is-Value Litmus

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Maryann

This is where I am at–work in progress: LITMUS KEY: [define the three imports] J (justified): OUGHT/ACT/DO: Ethico-existential (epistemic) import; Aristotle’s efficient cause. T (true): IS/FACT/BE: Ontologico-material (scientific/metaphysical) import; Aristotle’s material cause. B (belief): VALUE/-ATE/END: Hypo-/hyper-thetico-essential (aesthetic/teleological) import; Aristotle’s formal … Continue reading →

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The Four Groups

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Maryann

Which group ARE we in, and which group SHOULD we be in? Does it exist, or can/should we cultivate it in everything we do? The 4 groups… can you think of another? The Four Groups The first group of people … Continue reading →

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Local Changes Needed Re: Housing & Homelessness

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Maryann

Just passing on my vision for how to improve the situation locally, in view of global cooperation. What Needs to Change (begun May 30, 2018) – updated February 2023

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Counseling Theory & Basic Listening Sequence

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Maryann

Just passing on some of the knowledge I gleaned from obtaining my Psychology/Philosophy B.A. through Stanislaus State: Longer, but missing the below: My Integrated Counseling Theory Shorter, but missing the above: Basic Listening Sequence & 5 Stages of a Counseling … Continue reading →

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Good News of the Kingdom

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Maryann

Good News of the Kingdom: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vt45yxiSdRn3Y4ODjrYDbhUQ5ZDKGVjS7oaiVKUI4G0/edit

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Harmonic Triads

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Maryann
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Modesto Mural Map

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Maryann

I took liberties to add another mural to the MODESTO MURAL MAP (below) put out by Murals in Motown and Fasm Creative. The latest mural is The Burnt End by Vincent Cabrera, owner of Painted Ape Gallery and Tattoos. Watch … Continue reading →

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Why do bad/good things happen to good/bad people?

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Maryann

Thesis: Bad things happen to bad people, good things happen to good people (according to Job’s friends, Pharisees, & prosperity preachers…& those who believe in ‪karma‬). Antithesis: Good things happen to bad people, and bad things happen to good people … Continue reading →

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#Good: Still thinking about QoW #379

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Maryann

Hi Dr. Craig. Still chewing on QoW #379. I keep coming back to this video, especially Q & A, especially 01:01:07 & context … do you address Aquinas & divine simplicity (as relates to the rest of my question below) … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season to Study the Virgin Birth with Your Kids

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Maryann

My high school aged sons and I were recently offered a free review of the first lesson in a new youth apologetics video curriculum by Mikel Del Rosario, the Apologetics Guy. Knowing that Mikel is *already* accessible, we had to see … Continue reading →

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