Graphic of Hamtramck, Michigan, city council’s 2023 Pride flag ban decision.

Liberals, betrayed by Hamtramck’s Muslim council banning Pride flags, face diversity policy backlash.

Welcome to Bristol Blog, where I confront issues others shy away from, prioritizing the scientific method and empirical data over political correctness. I reject unverified “authority” and flawed computer models, whether they predict climate doom or justify social policies. For decades, I’ve heard dire warnings of imminent climate catastrophe—none have materialized, nor will they soon. Predicting future climate events with computer models has proven unreliable; we must demand precise, methodically proven science. We could phase out most fossil fuels today without causing widespread poverty or starvation, yet we’re held back—not by a lack of “renewables,” which often cause more environmental harm than they mitigate, but by political agendas ignoring empirical reality. This same systemic neglect fuels failures in crime and education. Misguided DEI policies, like diversity quotas, prioritize ideology over outcomes, undermining education—as seen in Michigan’s third-grade literacy decline across all demographics (Detroit Free Press, 2018)—and exacerbating crime through lenient sentencing (e.g., only 11% of U.S. gang members jailed). On crime, my data shows urban violence, like at Waffle House (~87% Black shooters), stems from systemic issues, not race. Here, I challenge narratives with facts, exposing how identity politics and environmental dogma deepen societal decline, not progress.

How Woke Ideology, rooted in CRT, is Killing Education

What is Identity Statism? Today's political mess blurs socialism, communism, fascism, and Progressivism into a statist tangle where government dominates, even with elections on paper. I call it "Identity Statism": a system fixated on identity—race, gender, and more—pushed through state power, coercion, and intimidation. It avoids outdated labels like socialism or fascism that don’t fully capture its identity-driven focus. Leaders like Obama and many Democrats have embraced this approach, increasingly using DEI to enforce racial and identity outcomes, impacting firms and individuals alike.

Policies focusing on diversity quotas often neglect core educational needs, as seen in Michigan’s statewide literacy decline. Misguided diversity policies prioritizing ideology over education, not the race of the students themselves, is the real problem:

The Detroit Free Press (March 6, 2018) reported a decline in Michigan's third-grade literacy across all demographics from 2014 to 2016, per the Education Trust-Midwest. White students’ proficiency dropped 6.5 points, from 58.2% to 51.7%. Black students saw a 3.3-point decline, from 23.2% to 19.9%, while Hispanic students fell 5.2 points, from 37.2% to 32%. Asian students decreased 6.3 points, from 69.7% to 63.4%. Low-income students, eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, declined 6.2 points, from 35.3% to 29.1%. Higher-income students dropped 6.4 points, from 66.8% to 60.4%, reflecting widespread educational challenges in Michigan.

This systemic failure highlights how Identity Statism’s focus on ideology over outcomes undermines education for all students.

Just 25.1% of Michigan’s students graduate prepared for college or careers (2024 SAT data). The state ranked 43rd in fourth-grade reading and 26th in eighth-grade math on the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a rigorous national exam.

Violent Crime Facts They Hide

This series focuses on violent crime demographics at Waffle Houses, Aurora, Colorado, Houston County, Georgia, and an attack at a Cricket Wireless store in Arizona. This website explores dishonest reporting in the press and misleading FBI mass shooting numbers. I reject claims of racism as the sole explanation for disparities, emphasizing instead that individual actions and policy failures drive outcomes, not overarching narratives. Democrats often use race narratives to deflect from their failed policies—like refusing to enforce illegal gun possession laws or prosecute most crimes—fearing it would undermine their political stance on race. I don’t play political correctness: while economics play a role in disparate outcomes, cultural patterns and behavioral trends, often shaped by misguided policies, are the main factors.

I identified 18 shooting incidents, primarily involving Black perpetrators with prior convictions, but these are rare, with 2,028 Waffle House restaurants primarily in the South. This is a snapshot of general urban crime, not Black individuals themselves, who are often victims of shootings.

Explore the Series

This series examines violent crime in Winston-Salem, NC, and surrounding areas from 2009 to 2025, analyzing 15 image-verified cases. Winston-Salem (pop. 255,089 in 2025) is 32.43% Black, 17.9% Hispanic, and 48.7% White, with 21.2% of Black and 43.5% of Hispanic residents in poverty—conditions often linked to instability. Key findings show a 93% Black/Hispanic male suspect rate, yet only one Hispanic suspect (6.7%) despite their 17.9% population share, suggesting close-knit communities may counter dysfunction. Culture, not race, drives these disparities. This critique targets a broken system, not any racial or ethnic group.

Electronics and Reason: Empowering the Hobbyist

From Bristol, Virginia, I advocate for applied reason in electronics, empowering hobbyists and home scientists to master technology through practical knowledge. My writings on Bristol Blog emphasize hands-on learning, demystifying electronics, and rejecting overly complex or dogmatic approaches to technical education.

Electronics is a field where reason shines. In Example of Applied Reason with Electronics, I showcase a practical project—building a simple transistor circuit—to demonstrate how logical problem-solving trumps rote memorization. By understanding components like resistors and capacitors, hobbyists can create functional devices, from amplifiers to timers, without needing advanced degrees. This approach grounds technology in tangible results, accessible to anyone with curiosity and basic tools.

The question of required knowledge often intimidates beginners. In What Level of Knowledge Do You Need for Electronics Technology?, I argue that foundational concepts—Ohm’s Law, basic circuit theory, and component functions—are sufficient for most hobbyist projects. While formal education can help, self-taught enthusiasts can achieve proficiency through experimentation and resources like datasheets or online tutorials. This democratizes electronics, making it less an elite discipline and more a craft for problem-solvers.

Hobbyists and home scientists thrive when technology is approachable. In Electronics and Technology for the Hobbyist and Home Scientist, I highlight projects like building a home weather station or a simple robot, which blend electronics with scientific inquiry. These activities foster critical thinking, encouraging learners to test hypotheses and troubleshoot circuits. By focusing on practical applications—such as using microcontrollers like Arduino—hobbyists can explore real-world problems, from automation to data logging, without corporate gatekeeping.

My deist perspective sees the universe’s laws as a framework for discovery, with electronics as a tool to harness them. This view rejects dogmatic barriers, like the notion that only experts can innovate. Instead, I promote a hands-on ethos where anyone can learn by doing, whether soldering a circuit board or programming a sensor. This mirrors my broader critique of overregulation, where unnecessary complexity stifles creativity, much like restrictive policies in other fields.

Electronics education should prioritize clarity and utility over jargon. Too often, technical fields are shrouded in mystique, discouraging newcomers. My work counters this by breaking down concepts into manageable steps, encouraging experimentation over perfectionism. For example, understanding a transistor’s role in switching or amplification opens doors to countless projects, from radios to home automation systems. This empowers individuals to solve problems creatively, fostering independence in a tech-driven world.

Through Bristol Blog, I aim to inspire rational dialogue about technology’s role in everyday life. By blending practical electronics with a skeptic’s lens, I encourage hobbyists to question gatekeeping narratives and embrace applied reason. My goal is to make electronics accessible, equipping home scientists to innovate and explore without fear of failure.

Bikini Atoll corals recovered after 23 nuclear detonations between 1946 and 1958.

Bikini Atoll corals recovered after 23 nuclear detonations from 1946 to 1958.
See image Bikini Atoll bomb craters from space.

Bikini Atoll experienced 23 nuclear detonations between 1946 and 1958 as part of U.S. nuclear testing programs, primarily Operation Crossroads, Operation Castle, and others. The tests included atmospheric, underwater, and surface explosions, with the most notable being the Castle Bravo test in 1954, the largest U.S. nuclear detonation at 15 megatons.

The Nature Article: Starting Point for Discussion

Added, updated 5/27/2026

A 2022 Nature study (Carl et al.) revealed 70% of American scientists’ donations went to Democrats, exposing pervasive Progressive bias not just in academia but across NASA, government science institutions, journalism, the press, and government. Norms like “communism” (shared research) and “universalism” (transcending cultural boundaries), per Lewandowsky & Oberauer (2021), clash with conservative values, fueling distrust (30% public confidence, Pew 2020). The authors dishonestly frame rejection of these Progressive norms—rooted in collectivist ideologies—as anti-science, an elitist tactic to dismiss dissent (e.g., conservative skepticism) as irrational without addressing entrenched bias. Instead, they propose superficial fixes like improved communication, ignoring how systemic bias drives top-down narratives akin to socialism’s control, evident in policies like imposed multiculturalism. This sparked Bristolblog’s critiques of elite redefinitions, suppressed debates, and trust erosion across science, media, and policy, explored in the following articles, which challenge these institutions’ Progressive overreach.

Nuclear Energy and Radiation: Reason Over Fear

From Bristol, Virginia, I champion applied science to counter fear-driven narratives about nuclear energy and radiation. My writings on Bristol Blog advocate for evidence-based policies, highlighting nuclear power’s potential and debunking myths rooted in misinformation.

Nuclear reactors offer practical solutions for clean energy. In CANDU Reactors – A Clean Nuclear Solution, I explore how Canada’s CANDU reactors use heavy water for efficient, safe energy production, minimizing waste. Similarly, Standardizing Nuclear Reactors and Cutting Politics argues for uniform reactor designs to reduce costs and bureaucratic interference, making nuclear a viable alternative to fossil fuels.

Locally, Southwest Virginia showcases nuclear’s benefits. In Applied Science in Action: Nuclear Reactors and Radiation Realities, I discuss how regional nuclear facilities operate safely, contributing to energy needs without environmental harm. This counters alarmist views that exaggerate risks.

Radiation myths fuel public fear. In Radiation Basics They Should Teach in High School, I explain radiation types—alpha, beta, gamma—and their manageable risks, emphasizing education over sensationalism. Similarly, What About Humans and Nuclear Radiation? shows that low-level exposure, like from medical imaging, poses minimal harm, unlike exaggerated media claims.

Natural radioactivity is part of daily life. In Natural Radioactivity in Everyday Life: Separating Fact from Fear, I highlight how cosmic rays and soil minerals expose us to background radiation, harmless at natural levels. Radon, often misunderstood, is addressed in Misconceptions About Radon: Data Over Fear in Public Policy, where data shows proper ventilation mitigates risks, undermining fear-based regulations.

Even nuclear “graveyards” thrive with life. In Nuclear Graveyards Abound with Life, I describe how decommissioned sites, like those near Bristol, support ecosystems, proving radiation’s limited long-term impact when managed properly. This challenges anti-nuclear narratives that ignore ecological recovery.

Contrast this with renewable energy’s limitations. In Solar, Wind are Climate Corporatism, I critique solar and wind’s inefficiencies and corporate subsidies, arguing nuclear’s reliability makes it a better solution for energy demands without dogmatic green agendas.

My deist perspective sees nature’s laws as purposeful, with nuclear energy harnessing them for human benefit. I reject fear-driven policies that stifle innovation, advocating for education and data to guide decisions. My work aims to foster rational dialogue, prioritizing science over alarmism in energy and environmental policy.

Evidence based Earth Science

I rely solely on the scientific method and open debate, drawing from my lifelong science study through textbooks and courses. I'm no expert and claim no unique insights, but the evidence is accessible to anyone who seeks it. Solutions lie in existing technology and objective reasoning. There's nothing inherently wrong with humans shaping nature.

Quoting Marian L. Tupy:

There is no reason for pessimism about the future of our species or the planet. ... Put differently, nature adjusts to human activity in a multitude of ways and, the greater the human impact, the greater the natural adjustment. So, instead of seeing natural collapse, humans are encountering nature's resilience.
The Cambrian Period 541 to 485 MYA marked many major animal groups appearing in the fossil record.

The Cambrian Period 541 to 485 MYA marked many major animal groups appearing in the fossil record.
See detailed image Cambrian Explosion

The Cambrian Period lasted from approximately 541 to 485 million years ago. It marked the beginning of the Paleozoic Era and is known for the "Cambrian Explosion," a rapid diversification of life forms, with many major animal groups, including hard-shelled organisms like trilobites and brachiopods, appearing in the fossil record. During the Cambrian period, atmospheric CO2 levels were significantly higher than today, likely driven by intense volcanic activity and limited carbon sequestration due to the absence of widespread vegetation. Estimates based on geochemical models and proxy data, such as carbon isotope records, suggest CO2 concentrations ranged from 2,000 to 8,000 ppm (parts per million). This is compared to modern levels of around 420 ppm in 2025. The high CO2 levels contributed to a warm, greenhouse climate, with global temperatures likely 5–10°C higher than today, supporting diverse marine ecosystems that drove the Cambrian Explosion of life. Precise measurements vary due to uncertainties in proxy data and modeling, but levels were consistently elevated compared to the modern era.

Artist's depiction of giant camels that roamed the forests on Canada’s islands such as Ellesmere Island above the Arctic Circle. Then the Pleistocene Ice Age settled in 3.4–3.5 million years ago and the camels and forests were gone.

Artist's depiction of giant camels that roamed the forests on
Canada’s islands such as Ellesmere Island 3.4–3.5 million years ago.

Around 3.4–3.5 million years ago, during the mid-Pliocene warm period, giant camels (Paracamelus) roamed boreal forests on Canada’s Ellesmere Island. Fossil leg bones from the Fyles Leaf Bed site, discovered between 2006 and 2010, reveal a camel 30% larger than modern ones, standing 2.7 meters tall and weighing ~900 kg. Collagen fingerprinting linked it to dromedaries. The Arctic, 14–22°C warmer than today, supported larch forests where these camels browsed, aided by wide feet and fat-storing humps for snowy winters. By ~3 MYA, the Isthmus of Panama closed, blocking Pacific-Atlantic water flow and strengthening the Gulf Stream. This increased moisture transport to the Arctic, promoting precipitation and ice formation, contributing to Northern Hemisphere glaciation by ~2.6 MYA. As cooling reduced forested habitats, giant camels were likely gone from Ellesmere by 2.6 MYA, facing extinction or migration. The isthmus closure was a key driver of this gradual Arctic cooling, alongside declining CO2 and orbital cycles, transforming the region’s ecology. This explains the camels’ disappearance, contrasting with later North American camelids.

DNA reveals life in Greenland 2 million years ago. Average temperatures were 20 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit (11 to 19 degrees Celsius) higher than today.

DNA reveals life in Greenland 2 million years ago. Average temperatures
were 20 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit (11 to 19 degrees Celsius) higher than today.

Oldest known DNA reveals life in Greenland 2 million years ago. By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press, Published: December 7, 2022. During the region's warm period, when average temperatures were 20 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit (11 to 19 degrees Celsius) higher than today, the area was filled with an unusual array of plant and animal life, the researchers reported. The DNA fragments suggest a mix of Arctic plants, like birch trees and willow C2 shrubs, with ones that usually prefer warmer climates, like firs and cedars. Ref. www.adn.com.

Climate, Science, and Eco-Dogma: A Rationalist’s View

From Bristol, Virginia, I challenge eco-dogma with reason and evidence, advocating for a scientific approach to climate and environmental policy. My writings on Bristol Blog critique alarmist narratives and religious-like environmentalism, emphasizing nature’s resilience and human ingenuity.

Climate records, like those from plant stomata, reveal Earth’s dynamic history. In Plant Stomata CO2 Climate Record, I discuss how fossilized stomata show CO2 fluctuations over millennia, challenging claims of unprecedented modern levels. This evidence supports natural climate cycles, not apocalyptic forecasts.

Earth’s oceans play a critical role in regulating climate. In Oceans Regulate Climate: Earth’s Resilience, I highlight how ocean currents and heat distribution stabilize global temperatures, underscoring Earth’s self-regulating systems. This counters alarmist models that ignore natural buffers.

Eco-Luddites often fear technology, favoring ideology over progress. In Answering the Eco-Luddites Fear of Technology, I argue that innovations like genetic engineering and desalination can address food and water scarcity, rejecting anti-science sentiments that stifle solutions.

Environmentalism sometimes mimics religion, prioritizing dogma over data. In Environmentalism as Religion: Dogma Over Data, I critique movements that elevate nature to a deity, ignoring evidence for ideological purity. Similarly, Eco-Theology: Indoctrinating Kids, Breaking the Constitution exposes how eco-theology in schools pushes unverified beliefs, violating separation of church and state.

Alarmist claims often misrepresent planetary science. In Lovelock, Earth vs. Venus, and Hansen’s Alarmism, I contrast James Lovelock’s Gaia hypothesis with James Hansen’s dire predictions, noting Earth’s resilience unlike Venus’ extreme conditions. Further, Venus Was Never Like Earth: Science Demands Proof debunks claims of Earth becoming Venus-like, emphasizing the need for empirical evidence over speculation.

Climate models also falter against real-world data. In Arctic Ice Defies Climate Models: A Case for Natural Cycles, I show how Arctic ice fluctuations align with natural oscillations, not just human activity, challenging models that overpredict melting. This reinforces the need for skepticism when data contradicts projections.

My deist lens sees nature as a purposeful system governed by discoverable laws, not a sacred entity requiring worship. I advocate for policies grounded in evidence, not fear, blending rationalism with practical solutions to balance human needs and environmental stewardship. My work aims to spark dialogue that prioritizes science over eco-religious dogma.

Earth Science: Historical and Natural Perspectives

Climate and Human History

These articles explore how Earth's climate and geological events shaped human history, emphasizing natural cycles and resilience. American Indian Origins: Ice Age Migrations from Asia & Europe examines genetic and archaeological evidence, such as Clovis culture findings, suggesting migrations across Beringia during the Ice Age. Did Meteor Impact in Greenland Kill Stone Age America? investigates the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis, referencing PNAS studies on abrupt climate shifts. The Holocene Climate Optimum: When Warmer Meant Better for Humanity highlights a warmer period 9,000–5,000 years ago that fostered early civilizations, per Nature paleoclimate records. Bronze Age Collapse: Cooling, Megadrought, and Resilience links cooling and drought to societal disruptions around 1200 BCE, citing Science journal data. Eemian Interglacial: Lessons from a Warmer, Resilient Past draws parallels to a warmer period 130,000 years ago, using USGS sediment core data to show climate adaptability.

Climate and Earth Systems

These posts focus on Earth's natural systems and their resilience to climate shifts. Earth’s Heat Balance: Ocean Currents, Water Cycle, and Climate Resilience explains how ocean currents and the hydrologic cycle stabilize climate, supported by NOAA oceanographic data. Post-Eemian Climate: Arctic Resilience to Shifts highlights Arctic adaptability to past warming, referencing NASA ice core studies. Northwest Passage: Natural Ice-Free Cycles and Arctic Resilience discusses historical ice-free periods in the Arctic, corroborated by NOAA Arctic Program reports on natural variability.

Debunking Science Misconceptions

Misinformation in Earth science is addressed here with evidence-based critiques. Debunking the Catastrophic Pole Shift Myth refutes pseudoscientific claims about rapid pole shifts, citing USGS geomagnetic studies showing gradual magnetic changes. Groundwater Hype: No Match for Earth’s Massive Shifts dismisses exaggerated groundwater depletion fears, using USGS water cycle data to contextualize human impacts against geological scales.

Early Life and Earth’s Evolution

These articles trace the origins of life through Earth’s geological history. Cambrian Culmination: Rise of Modern Life Forms explores the Cambrian Explosion’s biodiversity surge, supported by Paleontological Society fossil records. Note: The link includes an X reference, indicating possible discussion on X for real-time context, which I can verify if needed. RNA World: Early Life’s Resilience Before DNA delves into the RNA World hypothesis, referencing Cell journal studies on prebiotic chemistry.

Holocene temperatures versus CO2 do not track each other suggesting other factors at play.

Holocene temperatures versus CO2 do not track each other suggesting other factors at play.

Climate Science and Reason: Evidence Over Alarmism

From Bristol, Virginia, I advocate for a rational approach to climate science, grounded in evidence and Earth’s history. My writings on Bristol Blog challenge alarmist narratives, highlighting natural climate drivers and nature’s resilience through data-driven analysis.

My four-part series lays the foundation. In Nature’s Resilience, I explore how ecosystems adapt to climate shifts, from ancient forests to modern coral reefs, countering claims of imminent collapse. Historical Climate Patterns examines cycles like the Medieval Warm Period, showing climate variability is not new. Climate Evidence delves into proxies like ice cores, revealing natural drivers over human impacts. Finally, Modern Climate Insights concludes that current warming aligns with historical trends, urging pragmatic solutions over panic.

Earth’s geological record further informs this view. In Sudden Climate Shifts, I discuss 11,700 years of abrupt changes, like the Younger Dryas, showing Earth’s climate naturally fluctuates. Mastodons in Greenland highlights evidence of life thriving in a warmer Greenland 2 million years ago, challenging crisis narratives. Borehole Data reveals warming since 1800 driven by solar and volcanic activity, not just CO2. Similarly, Warming Since 1750 shows a steady trend predating industrial emissions, emphasizing natural cycles.

Historical climates also suggest periods of prosperity. In Miocene’s Optimal Climate, I describe the Miocene epoch’s warm, lush conditions as a golden age for life, with higher CO2 fostering biodiversity. This contrasts with modern fears of warming as inherently destructive, showing life’s adaptability.

Today’s climate is less dire than claimed. In No Climate Crisis, I argue that current warming aligns with natural variability, supported by data like Arctic ice resilience. Alarmist models often overpredict impacts, ignoring Earth’s self-regulating systems like ocean currents and vegetation feedback.

My deist lens views nature as a purposeful system governed by discoverable laws, not a fragile entity needing worship. I reject fear-driven policies that exaggerate climate risks, advocating for innovation and adaptation. Through Bristol Blog, I aim to spark rational dialogue, prioritizing evidence over dogma to guide environmental stewardship.

Climate Science and Reason: A Rationalist’s Perspective

Climate Science and Evidence

From Bristol, Virginia, I anchor climate discussions in empirical Earth science. In Understanding Climate Change Through Earth Science, I examine geological records to highlight natural climate variability, questioning CO2 as the sole driver. Similarly, What is Actualism in Earth Science? Lessons from Drought Cycles applies uniformitarian principles to drought patterns, showing how historical data informs current climate trends. Arctic Warming: Beyond CO2 emphasizes solar activity and ocean currents as significant factors, supported by studies like those from the NASA Goddard Institute on Arctic amplification. Why the Press Wrongly Blames CO2 for Great Lakes Water Level Changes uses data from the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory to debunk media narratives, showing water level fluctuations align with natural cycles, not CO2 emissions.

Critiques of Alarmism and Speculation

Exaggerated climate narratives often undermine scientific integrity. Questioning Alarmist Claims challenges doomsday predictions that overlook Earth’s adaptive capacity, citing discrepancies in IPCC models versus observed data. When Scientists Speculate: A 1970 Doomsday Prediction Revisited revisits failed forecasts, like those in Smithsonian Magazine archives, to expose speculative errors. Paul Ehrlich’s Lasting Influence: The Problem with Speculative Activism critiques Ehrlich’s apocalyptic predictions, noting their influence on modern alarmism despite lacking empirical grounding. How Institutional Pressures and Poor Communication Distort Climate Science highlights how funding biases and media sensationalism, as discussed in posts on X, skew public perception.

Environmental Policy and Impacts

Effective policy demands evidence over ideology. Science and Reason: Focusing on Evidence, Not Fear argues for data-driven decisions, referencing EPA reports on measurable environmental metrics. Science Should Be Based on Facts, Not Spiritual Beliefs and How Eco-Spirituality Undermines Climate Science critique the infiltration of quasi-religious eco-spirituality into policy, which often ignores data from sources like USGS. Fixable Issues: Land-Use and Pollution proposes actionable solutions, such as improved land management, supported by USDA studies. The Hidden Pollution of Green Technology: Wind, EVs, and Biofuels reveals environmental trade-offs, citing IEA reports on lifecycle emissions of green tech.

Grounded in a deist perspective, I see nature as a rational system, not a sacred entity. Through Bristol Blog, I promote evidence-based dialogue, leveraging data from reputable sources like NOAA, NASA, and USGS, accessible via their public domains, and insights from X posts when needed, to counter alarmist and spiritual distortions in climate discourse.

"There is nothing renewable about the billions of tons of non-renewable minerals and metals that are needed for wind and solar." -- Patrick Moore

A politician in a video absurdly links meat consumption to misogyny, racism, and colonialism, labeling it a "whiteness" issue that perpetuates gender oppression.

Such claims suggest climate dogma serves as a veil for attacking Western culture. Natural climate variations, which have always caused global challenges, are now wrongly pinned on Western meat-eating or electricity use.

Further quotes from this individual include: "Eating meat is racist & an expression of white supremacy," "Our whiteness is part of the problem with meat eating," and "Meat eating is also one of the ways gender-based oppression is perpetuated."

Issues in developing nations stem from complex factors, not racism or colonialism. This delusional narrative benefits no one.

Historical Climate Shifts and Impacts on Civilization

Climate Change Impacts on the Byzantine Roman Empire - Analyzes how climate shifts influenced the decline of the Byzantine Empire.

Climate Change and the End of the Vikings in Greenland - Examines how cooling climates contributed to the Viking abandonment of Greenland.

Climate Change and the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island - Investigates the role of climate in the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony.

Whale Fossils Reveal a Past Ice-Free Northwest Passage - Highlights evidence of historical climate shifts through whale fossil discoveries.

Shockingly Rapid Climatic Shifts are Real - Discusses evidence of rapid, natural climate changes throughout history.

Hypsithermal Warming Spreads Civilization - Explores the Mid-Holocene Warm Period’s (approximately 7000 BCE to 3000 BCE) role in advancing early human civilizations.

Faith, Reason, and a Deist’s Skepticism

As a deist and technologist from Bristol, Virginia, I’ve long grappled with the tension between religious dogma and scientific inquiry. My writings explore this divide, advocating for reason over revelation and critiquing efforts to control thought, whether through religious doctrine or societal regulation.

My skepticism took root collecting fossils in Southwest Virginia, which clashed with young-Earth narratives. This shaped my view of Genesis as a cultural, not scientific, text. In My View of Genesis: A Rationalist’s Take, I argue Genesis reflects ancient cosmology, not empirical truth, its poetic nature inviting rational interpretation over literalism. This perspective challenges dogmatic readings that ignore geological evidence.

The New Testament faces similar scrutiny. Drawing from Hyam Maccoby, I explore in My View of the New Testament: A Maccoby-Inspired Take how Paul, not Jesus, shaped Christianity by blending Jewish traditions with pagan influences. The absence of Trinitarian concepts in early texts, like Genesis 1:2, suggests a historical Jesus far removed from the divine figure of Christian orthodoxy.

My deist philosophy, outlined in My Deist Journey: Purpose and a Guiding Deity, posits a transcendent deity who established natural laws but does not intervene. This aligns with classical deism, respecting science’s role in explaining the physical world while acknowledging purposeful design. Unlike theistic evolution, which implies divine meddling, I see a deity who set the universe in motion, letting natural laws govern life’s complexity.

Books like Charles Murray’s Real Education and James Lovelock’s Ages of Gaia have shaped my rejection of ideological conformity, as discussed in Books Influencing My Writings and Skepticism. These texts emphasize critical thinking and Earth’s resilient systems, countering alarmist narratives in religion and environmentalism. This mirrors my frustration with regulatory overreach, like Tennessee’s restrictions on adult entertainment, which prioritize control over reason.

I’ve speculated on dark matter as a metaphor for a transcendent deity in Dark Matter and a Transcendent Deity: My Speculation. This invisible force, shaping cosmic structure, reflects a purposeful intelligence behind the universe’s order—a rational hypothesis, not dogma, contrasting theistic claims of constant divine intervention.

On life’s origins, I argue in Purpose Over Chance: My View on Life’s Origins that the universe’s elegant laws suggest intentional design, not random chance. While abiogenesis remains unresolved, the complexity of life points to a purposeful system, avoiding creationism’s denial of fossils and materialism’s struggle with life’s order.

My work critiques the misuse of science and religion as tools for control, whether through restrictive laws or dogmatic assertions. By blending reason, skepticism, and deist principles, I aim to foster dialogue that respects the universe’s wonder while questioning unverified claims, encouraging readers to explore these ideas through my writings.

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Social Agendas and Public Concerns

Note: The following content on a gay pride parade appears unrelated to climate corporatism or nuclear power. It’s included as provided but may fit better on a separate page addressing social issues. Please confirm if it should remain here.

A gay pride parade video shows behavior targeting children, with inappropriate exposure in public settings (Video: Gay Pride Parade Targets Kids). This raises concerns about social agendas unrelated to environmental policy, and such events should not involve minors.

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