A Smorgasbord of Beliefs

September 18, 2026 / Written by Laura Judah

As mentioned in the last post, most Americans live with a potluck of philosophies which often contradict themselves.  There can be no official definition to this Syncretistic worldview because it is customized to one’s own liking.  Before we try to find solutions to reversing this trend, it serves us well to understand just how confused and inconsistent these thoughts are that make up the worldviews of our family, friends and the public at large.  People seem to put these ideas together, not because they are seeking truth and understanding, but because it feels emotionally and intellectually comfortable to them.  ...


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