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Ecclesiastes 4 Uselessness: (1) in an oppressed life (2) of envy / jealousy / discontentment (3) in being alone (4) in a hereditary monarchy/ kingship

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This week's episode is all about essays! From nature writing, to reviews and criticism, to personal reflections and familiar essays, this form offers something for everyone. In this episode, we share our thoughts and experiences, including our go-to varieties and favorite examples. What are yours?ShownotesBooks* The Woman in Black, by Susan Hill* Suttree, by Cormac McCarthy* We Solve Murders, by Richard Osman* The Thursday Murder Club, by Richard Osman* Herscht 07769, by László Krasznahorkai, translated by Ottilie Mulzet* The Emporium: A Health Resort Horror Story, by Olga Tokarczuk, translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones* Any Person Is the Only Self, by Elisa Gabbert* The Unreality of Memory, by Elisa Gabbert* Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader, by Anne Fadiman* At Large and At Small: Familiar Essays, by Anne Fadiman* Rereadings: Seventeen Writers Revisit Books They Love, edited by Anne Fadiman* Unfinished Business: Notes of a Chronic Re-Reader, by Viviane Gornick* Slouching Towards Bethlehem, by Joan Didion* The Empathy Exams, by Leslie Jamison* Make It Scream, Make It Burn, by Leslie Jamison* The Hall of Uselessness, by Simon Leys* Miss MacIntosh, My Darling, by Marguerite Young* The Death of Napoleon, by Simon Leys* The Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America's National Parks, by Terry Tempest Williams* When Women Were Birds: Fifty-four Variations on Voice, by Terry Tempest Williams* Erosion, by Terry Tempest Williams* Finding Beauty in a Broken World, by Terry Tempest Williams* The Wild Places, by Robert Macfarlane* Leap, by Terry Tempest Williams* Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert, by Terry Tempest Williams* The Collected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick* The Uncollected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick* Seduction and Betrayal, by Elizabeth Hardwick* The Fun Stuff, by James Wood* Widening the Skirts of Light, by Rohan Maitzen* Feel Free, by Zadi Smith* On Beauty, by Zadie Smith* On Beauty and Being Just, by Elaine ScarryThe Mookse and the Gripes Podcast is a book chat podcast. Every other week Paul and Trevor get together to talk about some bookish topic or another. We hope you'll continue to join us!Many thanks to those who helped make this possible! If you'd like to donate as well, you can do so on Substack or on our Patreon page. These subscribers get periodic bonus episode and early access to all episodes! Every supporter has their own feed that he or she can use in their podcast app of choice to download our episodes a few days early. Please go check it out! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mookse.substack.com/subscribe

Closing Thought- We can see that it is useless to try and argue with God by asking -gotcha- questions. We can also see that the end of those who deny Jesus and His Gospel is their destruction. Be warned not to be like these leaders of Judaism, who wanting to keep their life, they lost it. Jesus is the only way into the Kingdom of God, have you-will you believe into Him today--

Closing Thought: We can see that it is useless to try and argue with God by asking "gotcha" questions. We can also see that the end of those who deny Jesus and His Gospel is their destruction. Be warned not to be like these leaders of Judaism, who wanting to keep their life, they lost it. Jesus is the only way into the Kingdom of God, have you/will you believe into Him today?

Nick and Roy kick off their 5th anniversary of Totally Useless Information looking back at hte past 5 years, lus new useless Science and Geography information. Listen, laugh, and learn with NIck & Roy.

In 2012, D.A. Carson published his book, The Intolerance of Tolerance. Around the time his book released, he spoke on the subject at a conference I attended; I remember thinking that his book was timely and potentially prophetic, but none of us could have fully appreciated the gravity of what was coming. The following quote from Carsons book illustrates exactly what I mean: Neither the old tolerance nor the new is an intellectual position; rather, each is a social response. The old tolerance is the willingness to put up with, allow, or endure people and ideas with whom we disagree; in its purest form, the new tolerance is the social commitment to treat all ideas and people as equally right, save for those people who disagree with this view of tolerance. Advocates of the new tolerance sacrifice wisdom and principle in support of just one supreme good: upholding their view of tolerance. So those who uphold and practice the older tolerance, enmeshed as they inevitably are in some value system, are written off as intolerant. Thus banished, they no longer deserve a place at the table.[1] I would suggest that the older tolerance allowed space to disagree charitably with those who did not share your point of view. Not only are those of the older tolerance banished from a place at the table. Today, we find ourselves in a very interesting state of affairs in that if your ideology does not line up with that of the loudest and most vocal of ideological voices regarding sex, identity, what it means to be human, and what must be tolerated, you will be diagnosed with a certain phobia and placed into the category of mental illness. So, before we get into Ephesians this morning, I thought it would be fun it first define the word Phobia and then consider some phobias that do actually exist to better appreciate Ephesians 5:11-14. So, what is a phobia? According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), a phobia is a intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. Furthermore, NIH affirms that, Although adults with phobias may realize that these fears are irrational, even thinking about facing the feared object or situation brings on severe anxiety symptoms. According to Wikipedia, a phobia is, an anxiety disorder, defined by an irrational, unrealistic, persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. The definition that Merriam-Webster still provides for phobia is, an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation. So, permit me to list a few common phobias and then share with you some other phobias that are not as common. Acrophobia: An intense fear of heights. Claustrophobia: An intense fear of confined spaces. Arachnophobia: An intense fear of spiders. Entomophobia: An intense fear of insects. Here is a list of phobias that you may not have heard of before: Arachibutyrophobia: An intense fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. Nomophobia: An intense fear of being without your mobile phone. Plutophobia: An intense fear of money. Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia (a 36-letter word): An intense fear of long words. Taking a stance against something is not necessarily due to a phobia but possibly a moral conviction. A legitimate question that must be answered is from what standard does your moral conviction come? Does it come from culture, or does it come from something that transcends culture? For the Christian, our moral standard is not culture but the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as our cornerstone. Here is how the apostle Paul explained what standard we use to judge what is good or evil, it is Ephesians 2:19-22, So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of Gods household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit. Jesus, who is the King of kings and Lord of lords and serves as the cornerstone of His Church, gave those who make up His Church this command, Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matt. 28:19-20). The prophets and the apostles are the foundation of Jesus Church, and it is the prophets and the apostles whose teachings make up the Bible as the Word of God. The Bible is, ...inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). If we are going follow Jesus and live as though the Bible is the Word of God, we will be labeled by those still in darkness as phobic and intolerant. As a people who, were once darkness, but now... light in the Lord we live for what God loves and we stand against what God hates. Listen, if we are going to try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord (v. 10), we will be compelled to live counter-cultural in a world that calls evil good, and good evil. As children of light we belong to the God who condemns any culture that calls evil good, and good evil: Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight (Isa. 5:20)! We Expose the Darkness by Not Participating in It Now we come to Ephesians 5:11 where we are commanded to avoid all participation in the useless deeds of darkness. What does that mean? The NIV translates verse 11 this way: Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. The NKJV gets closer to the heart of what Paul is communicating: And have no fellowshipwith the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. The word used for participate (synkoinōneō) does not mean fellowship in the Greek, but it does mean share. It is a Greek word that is also used in Philippians 4:14, Nevertheless, you have done well to share [synkoinōneō] with me in my difficulty. To share in something is to have fellowship with it. What are the useless deeds of darkness? Well, they include but are not limited to sexual immorality, impurity, greed, filthiness, foolish talk, and vulgar joking. The useless deeds of darkness is what we were once slaves to before we were made alive with Christ when we, lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath (Eph. 2:3). The useless deeds of darkness is what the apostle John described in 1 John 2:16, For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. You may recall how the holiness of God is used to the third degree unlike any other attribute of God mentioned in the Bible. Day and night the seraphim do not cease to call out to one another, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come (Rev. 4:8). I pointed out how this is a literary devise used in the ancient languages to emphasis a very important point. There is another literary devise I told you about when we began this series in Ephesians, which comes in the form of repeated words or phrases; one such phrase that is repeated over and over again in Ephesians are the phrases in Christ, in the Lord, in Christ Jesus, and in Him; collectively they are used about 33 times. If you are a Christian, your identity and life is in Christ. Pauls description of the Christian as being in Christ is a phrase that is equivalent to remaining in Jesus; here is what Jesus said about remaining in Him: I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Remain in Me, and I in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself but must remain in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in Me (John 15:1-4). Sinclair Ferguson said this about what it means to be in the Lord: To be in the Lord is to belong to a new world, to inhabit a new kingdom in which we become new men and women. In this new kingdom, new powers are at work in us the powers of the Spirit of the crucified, risen, ascended, reigning and returning Christ. Once we were in the darkness. Worse, the darkness was in us we were darkness. Now we have been drawn into the light, illuminated by Christ the Light of the world. More, we have been invaded and transformed by Christ the Light. In the Lord we are light![2] So, if we are now children of light because of our redemption and union with Jesus, why in the world would we want to have fellowship with or share in the useless deeds of darkness? Not only are we not to participate in the useless deeds of darkness but we are to expose them. What does Paul mean that we are to expose the useless deeds of darkness? Well, it is clear Paul is not telling us to avoid the world, for that would go against the way he lived his life and much of what is written in the both the Old Testament and New Testament. The design and plan for Gods people was always to be on mission by entering into the darkness as His instrument to light up the darkness. Israel was saved from Egypt to be Gods kingdom of priests to be His light in a dark world: Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exod. 19:5-6). Israels great failure was that they repeatedly and continually and habitually as a nation, participated in the fruitless deeds of darkness when by their mere existence should have exposed the emptiness and uselessness of sin. Israels problem was a heart problem only Jesus is able to fix. Jesus is Gods Yes to the promise of Deuteronomy 30:6, The Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the hearts of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, so that you may live. Jesus is Gods answer to Ezekiel 36:26, Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. You, Christian, are the recipient of such promises through and in Jesus, so why would you even want to have fellowship, share, and remain in the fruitless deeds of darkness that rob you of the kind of life you were designed to have in God? Not only are the deeds of darkness fruitless, but the wrath of a holy God is set against such deeds! This is why Paul wrote concerning those who continue to practice sexual immorality, impurity, and greed (5:3), for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret (v. 12). Our Life in Christ Exposes the Uselessness of the Deeds of Darkness The only hope for lost humanity is Jesus! He is the only solution for our sin problem. Only through the life of Jesus and the death that He died for sinners can the spiritually dead be raised to new life. Sinclair Ferguson is spot on in his description of what happened when the Christian was saved from the wrath of God: We have been invaded and transformed by Christ the Light. Now as those who are alive with Christ, we carry the light of Jesus into the darkness of the world, this is why Jesus said, You are the light of the world.... Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven (Matt. 5:14, 16). So what happens when light invades a dark room? It exposes what is in the room. One of two things will happen when light exposes what is in the darkness, it will anger those who love the darkness, or it will reveal a better way to those tired and wearied by the darkness. To expose the darkness in the context of Ephesians is to contrast the living against the dead. It is not picket signs on the corner, bumper stickers, or hats that protest the darkness. It is what happens when light pierces the darkness of sins domain. The light of Christ displayed in and through His people reveals to those in the darkness that there is a better way because Jesus is the only way to experience the kind of redemption of our souls and the forgiveness of all our sins that will grant us true salvation and freedom (1:7).Many will reject Christ as the only remedy for our salvation as intolerant and they will run to the darkness, but there will be some whose sin will be exposed by the light of Christ, and they will run to Him for the life only He can give. This is the point Paul makes in verse 13, But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. I think the New Living Translation translates this verse in less confusing way: But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, for the light makes everything visible. Legislation and laws are good only in that it helps to suppress the evil we humans are capable of, but it can never fix the evil we are capable of. If you are darkness, you will yield the useless fruits of darkness to one degree or another. Only the gospel of Jesus Christ can remedy the dark heart of humanity! The gospel of Jesus Christ alone, is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Rom. 1:16). Christian, you are living proof that the same power that raised Jesus from the grave is still possible today! You serve as a reminder everywhere you go that either the wrath of God can be avoided through Jesus, or the wrath of God is coming upon those who reject Him (see 2 Cor. 2:14-16). We who were asleep and dead in our sins, are only alive because the light of Christ has shown upon us. It is here in verse 14 that Paul quotes what was most likely an early church hymn composed on the basis of Isaiah 60:1-2 and Christ as the fulfillment of its promise: Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you. Here is what Isaiah 60:1-2 promises: Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness the peoples; But the Lord will rise upon you And His glory will appear upon you. Here is another one for those who reject Jesus as God! Only Yahweh has the power to redeem and raise the dead, yet Jesus has done in your life what only God is capable of doing. We who were once dead, heard the voice of Christ, and we arose to follow Him and now we live! We who once enjoyed the darkness, delight in walking in light as those who now belong to the One who said, I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life (John 8:12). Pursing Jesus is the only way to fight against our own sin and the temptation to participate in the useless deeds of darkness. Amen. [1] D.A. Carson, The Intolerance of Tolerance (Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; 2012), 98. [2] Sinclair B. Ferguson, Lets Study: Ephesians (East Peoria, IL: The Banner of Truth Trust; 2021), 132.

In 2012, D.A. Carson published his book, The Intolerance of Tolerance. Around the time his book released, he spoke on the subject at a conference I attended; I remember thinking that his book was timely and potentially prophetic, but none of us could have fully appreciated the gravity of what was coming. The following quote from Carsons book illustrates exactly what I mean: Neither the old tolerance nor the new is an intellectual position; rather, each is a social response. The old tolerance is the willingness to put up with, allow, or endure people and ideas with whom we disagree; in its purest form, the new tolerance is the social commitment to treat all ideas and people as equally right, save for those people who disagree with this view of tolerance. Advocates of the new tolerance sacrifice wisdom and principle in support of just one supreme good: upholding their view of tolerance. So those who uphold and practice the older tolerance, enmeshed as they inevitably are in some value system, are written off as intolerant. Thus banished, they no longer deserve a place at the table.[1] I would suggest that the older tolerance allowed space to disagree charitably with those who did not share your point of view. Not only are those of the older tolerance banished from a place at the table. Today, we find ourselves in a very interesting state of affairs in that if your ideology does not line up with that of the loudest and most vocal of ideological voices regarding sex, identity, what it means to be human, and what must be tolerated, you will be diagnosed with a certain phobia and placed into the category of mental illness. So, before we get into Ephesians this morning, I thought it would be fun it first define the word Phobia and then consider some phobias that do actually exist to better appreciate Ephesians 5:11-14. So, what is a phobia? According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH), a phobia is a intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. Furthermore, NIH affirms that, Although adults with phobias may realize that these fears are irrational, even thinking about facing the feared object or situation brings on severe anxiety symptoms. According to Wikipedia, a phobia is, an anxiety disorder, defined by an irrational, unrealistic, persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. The definition that Merriam-Webster still provides for phobia is, an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation. So, permit me to list a few common phobias and then share with you some other phobias that are not as common. Acrophobia: An intense fear of heights. Claustrophobia: An intense fear of confined spaces. Arachnophobia: An intense fear of spiders. Entomophobia: An intense fear of insects. Here is a list of phobias that you may not have heard of before: Arachibutyrophobia: An intense fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. Nomophobia: An intense fear of being without your mobile phone. Plutophobia: An intense fear of money. Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia (a 36-letter word): An intense fear of long words. Taking a stance against something is not necessarily due to a phobia but possibly a moral conviction. A legitimate question that must be answered is from what standard does your moral conviction come? Does it come from culture, or does it come from something that transcends culture? For the Christian, our moral standard is not culture but the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as our cornerstone. Here is how the apostle Paul explained what standard we use to judge what is good or evil, it is Ephesians 2:19-22, So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of Gods household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit. Jesus, who is the King of kings and Lord of lords and serves as the cornerstone of His Church, gave those who make up His Church this command, Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matt. 28:19-20). The prophets and the apostles are the foundation of Jesus Church, and it is the prophets and the apostles whose teachings make up the Bible as the Word of God. The Bible is, ...inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17). If we are going follow Jesus and live as though the Bible is the Word of God, we will be labeled by those still in darkness as phobic and intolerant. As a people who, were once darkness, but now... light in the Lord we live for what God loves and we stand against what God hates. Listen, if we are going to try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord (v. 10), we will be compelled to live counter-cultural in a world that calls evil good, and good evil. As children of light we belong to the God who condemns any culture that calls evil good, and good evil: Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight (Isa. 5:20)! We Expose the Darkness by Not Participating in It Now we come to Ephesians 5:11 where we are commanded to avoid all participation in the useless deeds of darkness. What does that mean? The NIV translates verse 11 this way: Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. The NKJV gets closer to the heart of what Paul is communicating: And have no fellowshipwith the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. The word used for participate (synkoinōneō) does not mean fellowship in the Greek, but it does mean share. It is a Greek word that is also used in Philippians 4:14, Nevertheless, you have done well to share [synkoinōneō] with me in my difficulty. To share in something is to have fellowship with it. What are the useless deeds of darkness? Well, they include but are not limited to sexual immorality, impurity, greed, filthiness, foolish talk, and vulgar joking. The useless deeds of darkness is what we were once slaves to before we were made alive with Christ when we, lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath (Eph. 2:3). The useless deeds of darkness is what the apostle John described in 1 John 2:16, For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. You may recall how the holiness of God is used to the third degree unlike any other attribute of God mentioned in the Bible. Day and night the seraphim do not cease to call out to one another, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God, the Almighty, who was and who is and who is to come (Rev. 4:8). I pointed out how this is a literary devise used in the ancient languages to emphasis a very important point. There is another literary devise I told you about when we began this series in Ephesians, which comes in the form of repeated words or phrases; one such phrase that is repeated over and over again in Ephesians are the phrases in Christ, in the Lord, in Christ Jesus, and in Him; collectively they are used about 33 times. If you are a Christian, your identity and life is in Christ. Pauls description of the Christian as being in Christ is a phrase that is equivalent to remaining in Jesus; here is what Jesus said about remaining in Him: I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Remain in Me, and I in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself but must remain in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in Me (John 15:1-4). Sinclair Ferguson said this about what it means to be in the Lord: To be in the Lord is to belong to a new world, to inhabit a new kingdom in which we become new men and women. In this new kingdom, new powers are at work in us the powers of the Spirit of the crucified, risen, ascended, reigning and returning Christ. Once we were in the darkness. Worse, the darkness was in us we were darkness. Now we have been drawn into the light, illuminated by Christ the Light of the world. More, we have been invaded and transformed by Christ the Light. In the Lord we are light![2] So, if we are now children of light because of our redemption and union with Jesus, why in the world would we want to have fellowship with or share in the useless deeds of darkness? Not only are we not to participate in the useless deeds of darkness but we are to expose them. What does Paul mean that we are to expose the useless deeds of darkness? Well, it is clear Paul is not telling us to avoid the world, for that would go against the way he lived his life and much of what is written in the both the Old Testament and New Testament. The design and plan for Gods people was always to be on mission by entering into the darkness as His instrument to light up the darkness. Israel was saved from Egypt to be Gods kingdom of priests to be His light in a dark world: Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation (Exod. 19:5-6). Israels great failure was that they repeatedly and continually and habitually as a nation, participated in the fruitless deeds of darkness when by their mere existence should have exposed the emptiness and uselessness of sin. Israels problem was a heart problem only Jesus is able to fix. Jesus is Gods Yes to the promise of Deuteronomy 30:6, The Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the hearts of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, so that you may live. Jesus is Gods answer to Ezekiel 36:26, Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. You, Christian, are the recipient of such promises through and in Jesus, so why would you even want to have fellowship, share, and remain in the fruitless deeds of darkness that rob you of the kind of life you were designed to have in God? Not only are the deeds of darkness fruitless, but the wrath of a holy God is set against such deeds! This is why Paul wrote concerning those who continue to practice sexual immorality, impurity, and greed (5:3), for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret (v. 12). Our Life in Christ Exposes the Uselessness of the Deeds of Darkness The only hope for lost humanity is Jesus! He is the only solution for our sin problem. Only through the life of Jesus and the death that He died for sinners can the spiritually dead be raised to new life. Sinclair Ferguson is spot on in his description of what happened when the Christian was saved from the wrath of God: We have been invaded and transformed by Christ the Light. Now as those who are alive with Christ, we carry the light of Jesus into the darkness of the world, this is why Jesus said, You are the light of the world.... Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven (Matt. 5:14, 16). So what happens when light invades a dark room? It exposes what is in the room. One of two things will happen when light exposes what is in the darkness, it will anger those who love the darkness, or it will reveal a better way to those tired and wearied by the darkness. To expose the darkness in the context of Ephesians is to contrast the living against the dead. It is not picket signs on the corner, bumper stickers, or hats that protest the darkness. It is what happens when light pierces the darkness of sins domain. The light of Christ displayed in and through His people reveals to those in the darkness that there is a better way because Jesus is the only way to experience the kind of redemption of our souls and the forgiveness of all our sins that will grant us true salvation and freedom (1:7).Many will reject Christ as the only remedy for our salvation as intolerant and they will run to the darkness, but there will be some whose sin will be exposed by the light of Christ, and they will run to Him for the life only He can give. This is the point Paul makes in verse 13, But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. I think the New Living Translation translates this verse in less confusing way: But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, for the light makes everything visible. Legislation and laws are good only in that it helps to suppress the evil we humans are capable of, but it can never fix the evil we are capable of. If you are darkness, you will yield the useless fruits of darkness to one degree or another. Only the gospel of Jesus Christ can remedy the dark heart of humanity! The gospel of Jesus Christ alone, is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Rom. 1:16). Christian, you are living proof that the same power that raised Jesus from the grave is still possible today! You serve as a reminder everywhere you go that either the wrath of God can be avoided through Jesus, or the wrath of God is coming upon those who reject Him (see 2 Cor. 2:14-16). We who were asleep and dead in our sins, are only alive because the light of Christ has shown upon us. It is here in verse 14 that Paul quotes what was most likely an early church hymn composed on the basis of Isaiah 60:1-2 and Christ as the fulfillment of its promise: Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you. Here is what Isaiah 60:1-2 promises: Arise, shine; for your light has come, And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness the peoples; But the Lord will rise upon you And His glory will appear upon you. Here is another one for those who reject Jesus as God! Only Yahweh has the power to redeem and raise the dead, yet Jesus has done in your life what only God is capable of doing. We who were once dead, heard the voice of Christ, and we arose to follow Him and now we live! We who once enjoyed the darkness, delight in walking in light as those who now belong to the One who said, I am the Light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life (John 8:12). Pursing Jesus is the only way to fight against our own sin and the temptation to participate in the useless deeds of darkness. Amen. [1] D.A. Carson, The Intolerance of Tolerance (Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; 2012), 98. [2] Sinclair B. Ferguson, Lets Study: Ephesians (East Peoria, IL: The Banner of Truth Trust; 2021), 132.

"We have more than a million damaged molecules for every one of our body's 60 trillion cells." Udo Erasmus, an oil expert and bestselling author, shares his fascinating story and journey into the world of oils. He discusses the importance of understanding the differences between seed oils and saturated fat oils. Erasmus emphasizes the need for care in the processing of oils to prevent damage and toxicity. He highlights the essential nature of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and the importance of balancing their intake. Erasmus also discusses the negative effects of pesticides and plastics in oils and the need for organic and high-quality sources. Udo Erasmus discusses the importance of using oils that are not damaged or toxic for optimal health. He shares his personal experience of becoming omega-6 deficient on flax oil and the symptoms he experienced. Erasmus explains the difference between damaged and undamaged oils and the various ways oils can be damaged during processing. He emphasizes the need for oils made with health in mind and the benefits of his blend called Udo's oil. Erasmus also discusses the misinformation surrounding omega-6s and the lack of research on oils made with health in mind. He highlights the importance of cooking with water instead of frying and the detrimental effects of frying on health. Erasmus also explains the detoxification benefits of oils and their role in skin health, cardiovascular health, brain health, and overall well-being. He mentions the positive effects of oils on autism and addiction. Erasmus concludes by emphasizing the essential nature of oils and the need for a balanced intake of essential fatty acids. Takeaways ✅ Understanding the differences between seed oils and saturated fat oils is crucial for making informed dietary choices. ✅ Pesticides and plastics in oils can have negative effects on health, highlighting the importance of choosing organic and high-quality sources. Use oils that are not damaged or toxic for optimal health ✅ Flax oil can make you omega-6 deficient if used as the only source of fat in the diet ✅ Oils can be damaged by light, oxygen, and heat during processing ✅ Cooking with water is healthier than frying ✅ Oils can be used for detoxification through sweating, oil enemas, and oil pulling ✅ Oils play a crucial role in skin health, cardiovascular health, brain health, and overall well-being ✅ Oils can have positive effects on autism and addiction ✅ A balanced intake of essential fatty acids is essential for overall health Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Udo Erasmus and His Expertise in Oils 02:05 Udo's Background and Journey 05:16 The Quest for Harmony and Self-Knowledge 08:50 The Importance of Stillness Practice 13:05 The Impact of Stillness and Nature on Presence 17:53 The Power of Simple Practices for Inner Peace 22:44 The Damaging Effects of Oil Processing 27:53 The Magnitude of Damaged Molecules in Oils 30:51 The Misconceptions About Seed Oils and Omega Fatty Acids 34:52 The Success of Flaxseed Oil and Udo's Mission 39:08 The Dangers of Frying 44:29 The Uselessness of Fish Oils 49:45 The Sensitivity of Fish Oil Molecules 54:51 Detoxification with Oil Enemas 01:00:29 The Role of Essential Fatty Acids in Overall Health 01:04:45 Omega-3s and Cytokine Storm 01:07:36 Oils for Performance and Recovery

A new MP3 sermon from Doon United Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Uselessness of Worldly Friendship Subtitle: James Speaker: Rev. John Vermeer Broadcaster: Doon United Reformed Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 7/28/2024 Bible: James 4:1-6 Length: 31 min.

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Yet there is a basic reason, and plenty of blame to go around. Nuclear atmospheres and risks since Putin moved into Cuba. Useless eaters of America need to move. WW3 and Civil War and all the wars are raging, yet people do not notice. Very strange indeed.       The Zeph Report has moved to Substack. Subscribe at: https://zephedaniel.substack.com/   Spiritual, political and philosophical observations along the way. And now music and information on Zeph E. Daniel and Crazed House, Ltd, film production.  Zeph E. Daniel is known for his screenwriting for the films “Girl Next”, “The Quantum Devil” and “Dementia”. Zeph also co-wrote other horror classics such as “SOCIETY”. His film production Crazed House has received numerous awards, reviews and enthusiast. Zeph is mostly recognized for his veracious and subversive podcast, THE ZEPH REPORT. For over 20 years Zeph has been reporting on observations to his faithful listeners. Author of the books GIRL NEXT, GLASS BACKWARD and LAMB. For decades Zeph has used music to candidly unveil the atrocities of our current world situation. Joining forces with DCP (Death Camp Parade) Rich Keltner, Trish Daniel, Kellie Rowley and other artist. Find the full Podcast of THE ZEPH REPORT; clips, shorts, films and books in the links below. LINKS Check out Zeph's writings and short video messages on his main platform; SUBSTACK.  https://zephedaniel.substack.com/ Z Media Worldwide- Video shorts and Zeph's Music Catalog. https://www.youtube.com/@ZMediaWorldwide https://crazedhouse.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-3417648 https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/x298c-70519/The-Zeph-Report-Podcast Books By Zeph E. Daniel available at: https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Backwards-Zeph-Daniel/dp/193085966X https://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Zeph-Daniel/dp/1930859317 Complete catalog of all the podcast and music. https://soundcloud.com/zephdaniel  

Nuclear atmospheres and risks since Putin moved into Cuba. Useless eaters of America need to move. WW3 and Civil War and all the wars are raging, yet people do not notice. Very strange indeed. The Zeph Report has moved to Substack. Subscribe at: https://zephedaniel.substack.com/ Spiritual, political and philosophical observations along the way. And now music and information on Zeph E. Daniel and Crazed House, Ltd, film production. Zeph E. Daniel is known for his screenwriting for the films “Girl Next”, “The Quantum Devil” and “Dementia”. Zeph also co-wrote other horror classics such as “SOCIETY”. His film production Crazed House has received numerous awards, reviews and enthusiast. Zeph is mostly recognized for his veracious and subversive podcast, THE ZEPH REPORT. For over 20 years Zeph has been reporting on observations to his faithful listeners. Author of the books GIRL NEXT, GLASS BACKWARD and LAMB. For decades Zeph has used music to candidly unveil the atrocities of our current world situation. Joining forces with DCP (Death Camp Parade) Rich Keltner, Trish Daniel, Kellie Rowley and other artist. Find the full Podcast of THE ZEPH REPORT; clips, shorts, films and books in the links below. LINKS Check out Zeph's writings and short video messages on his main platform; SUBSTACK. https://zephedaniel.substack.com/ Z Media Worldwide- Video shorts and Zeph's Music Catalog.
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Yet there is a basic reason, and plenty of blame to go around. Nuclear atmospheres and risks since Putin moved into Cuba. Useless eaters of America need to move. WW3 and Civil War and all the wars are raging, yet people do not notice. Very strange indeed.       The Zeph Report has moved to Substack. Subscribe at: https://zephedaniel.substack.com/   Spiritual, political and philosophical observations along the way. And now music and information on Zeph E. Daniel and Crazed House, Ltd, film production.  Zeph E. Daniel is known for his screenwriting for the films “Girl Next”, “The Quantum Devil” and “Dementia”. Zeph also co-wrote other horror classics such as “SOCIETY”. His film production Crazed House has received numerous awards, reviews and enthusiast. Zeph is mostly recognized for his veracious and subversive podcast, THE ZEPH REPORT. For over 20 years Zeph has been reporting on observations to his faithful listeners. Author of the books GIRL NEXT, GLASS BACKWARD and LAMB. For decades Zeph has used music to candidly unveil the atrocities of our current world situation. Joining forces with DCP (Death Camp Parade) Rich Keltner, Trish Daniel, Kellie Rowley and other artist. Find the full Podcast of THE ZEPH REPORT; clips, shorts, films and books in the links below. LINKS Check out Zeph's writings and short video messages on his main platform; SUBSTACK.  https://zephedaniel.substack.com/ Z Media Worldwide- Video shorts and Zeph's Music Catalog. https://www.youtube.com/@ZMediaWorldwide https://crazedhouse.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-3417648 https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/x298c-70519/The-Zeph-Report-Podcast Books By Zeph E. Daniel available at: https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Backwards-Zeph-Daniel/dp/193085966X https://www.amazon.com/Lamb-Zeph-Daniel/dp/1930859317 Complete catalog of all the podcast and music. https://soundcloud.com/zephdaniel  

In this insightful conversation, Kevin Kelly, co-founder and senior maverick at WIRED, explores the transformative impact of AI on society and creativity. Kelly discusses the philosophical and practical implications of AI, highlighting its potential to accelerate all other technologies and likening its impact to the Industrial Revolution's shift from muscle power to artificial power. He shares his experiences with AI-generated art and music, emphasizing the importance of doing something 'useless' every day to spark creativity and innovation. Kelly also delves into the concept of 'AIs' as a zoo of diverse, specialized minds and the need for new frameworks to address intellectual property in the AI era. 00:00 Introduction to Kevin Kelly00:32 The Future of AI in Interviews01:42 Philosophical Questions on AI and Authenticity05:00 Daily Art Practice and AI Collaboration06:41 Exploring AI in Music Creation13:47 The Profound Impact of AI20:42 AI and Organizational Changes29:50 The Challenge of Digital Memory32:08 AI and Intellectual Property36:11 The Future of AI Models43:06 AI's Role in the Creator Economy47:21 Kevin Kelly's Creative Process53:15 Closing Thoughts and Reflections For more prompts, tips, and AI tools. Check out our website: https://www.beyondtheprompt.ai/ or follow Jeremy or Henrik on Linkedin:Henrik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/werdelinJeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley Show producer: Natja Rosner (nat@dreamingincolors.com)

Explore the influence and impact of hyperpolitics, mass movements, and the power elite on modern democracy in the latest episode of This Is Revolution podcast. This intriguing discussion features our special guest and renowned political analyst, Daniel Bessner, and is incisively hosted by Pascal Roberts. Focusing on the rise of Black power, civil rights movements, and major political swings, our host and guest delve into the past and present landscapes of socio-politics in the United States. Listen as Bessner, a respected professor at Washington University, illuminates the role of political elites in decisively shaping the U.S. policies and decisions. With academic expertise and political engagement under his belt, Bessner dissects the evolution of American political ideologies, touching on potential driving forces behind these shifts, such as ideological development, changing demographics, and the growing influence of the liberal white power elite. The discussion beautifully unravels the mysteries surrounding hyperpolitics and its implications, digging deeper into societal power interactions and exploring the theory of 'Power Elite.' We also question the future of mass politics in America, relate power dynamics to current socio-political unrest, and provoke thoughtful views on global protests and consciousness shifts worldwide. Engage in an eye-opening conversation that ponders on philosophical intricacies of current political theories, examines the effectiveness of mass politics, and scrutinizes power dynamics. In this enlightening episode, Bessner further explores the predictable shift in regional hegemonic power, the complexity of bureaucracy, and the impact of surveillance on an increasingly financialized society. Don't miss this riveting dialogue as we dive deep into the political world, dissecting arguments, interpreting theories, and challenging the status quo. Enlighten yourself with insights from an expert's perspective and immerse yourself in this engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Daniel Bessner on the This Is Revolution podcast.   Get Jason's pamphlet, "I Was A Teenage Anarchist" here: https://everyday-analysis.sellfy.store/.../i-was-a.../   Get Tickets for the TIR Live Show in DC June 8th (You can also purchase Tickets for the livestream if you can't make it to DC)   Get Tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.com/.../clr-james-and-the-struggle...   Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programing, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH!   Become a patron now https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents?   Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, (specially YouTube!)   THANKS Y'ALL   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9WtLyoP9QU8sxuIfxk3eg Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/ Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland   Read Jason Myles in Sublation Magazine https://www.sublationmag.com/writers/jason-myles   Read Jason Myles in Damage Magazine https://damagemag.com/2023/11/07/the-man-who-sold-the-world/   Pascal Robert's Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/author/Pascal%20Robert

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S4E6 Ariana shares her experience with "That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear".  Battle of the Books pits page 76 from the Big Book againist page 68 in the 12 by 12.  If you have a question, comment or suggestion you can email Shank and Wayne at freedom@alcoholicsalive.com 

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   Israeli forces press on with their deep incursion into Gaza, while America's FBI director raises alarms about escalating threats to the U.S. Vladimir Putin and Russia seem to be changing their stance. We dive into why they're now vocal critics of Israel, in contrast to their historical ties. The United Nations makes another controversial decision. Find out why their recent move highlights their perceived ineffectiveness. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, we dissect the ongoing debate: Is financial aid to Ukraine on the brink of collapse?   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: PDB@TheFirstTV.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I talk about faith in god, its usefulness, or lackthereof. This is not meant to be a hate on or against God, but is about rational questioning to find what might or might not be true for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thespecifist/message

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Host Emil Guillermo speaks to Dr. Pandora Pound about her new book "Rat Trap," that exposes the bad science that researchers use to justify useless animal experimentation. Get the book on Amazon. See more about PETA's Research Modernization Deal  Get "Rat Trap" from Safermedicines.org Get the podcast on YouTube@emilamok1 The PETA Podcast PETA, the world's largest animal rights organization, is 6.5 million strong and growing. This is the place to find out why. Hear from insiders, thought leaders, activists, investigators, politicians, and others why animals need more than kindness—they have the right not to be abused or exploited in any way. Hosted by Emil Guillermo. Powered by PETA activism. Contact us at PETA.org Listen to the very first PETA podcast with Ingrid Newkirk Music provided by CarbonWorks. Go to Apple podcasts and subscribe. Contact and follow host Emil Guillermo on Twitter @emilamok Or at www.amok.com Please subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. Help us grow the podcast by taking this short survey. Thanks for listening to THE PETA PODCAST! (Originally published Sept.26, 2023 Copyright ©2020-2023

MN's Pete Stauber confronts Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the uselessness of EVs. Somali ambassador visits Minneapolis. Climate change causes increase in alcohol and drug use. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:Despite family's objections to case handling, AG Ellison allows deal in Hennepin County murder to stand2 guns confiscated from Roseville Area High School in unrelated incidentsStage set for second GOP debate. Here's who's on it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MN's Pete Stauber confronts Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on the uselessness of EVs. Somali ambassador visits Minneapolis. Climate change causes increase in alcohol and drug use. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: Despite family's objections to case handling, AG Ellison allows deal in Hennepin County murder to stand 2 guns confiscated from Roseville Area High School in unrelated incidents Stage set for second GOP debate. Here's who's on it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Newbies discuss all kinds of topics that barely include Charity's love journey based on the ratings free fall that this season is inspiring. Perhaps that is because of locations like Stevenson, Washington and the lack of "trashy love" that the old Bachelor Nation regime seems to thrive on.  In any event, the Newbies topics include Claire's disgust about paper mail except coupons from Biden for Bath and Body Works; the power of a shredder for paper mail; Leane's belief that women care more about romantic love than men; and other generational topics! Here's to love and a good mother/daughter chat. Rate and review wherever you listen! 

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Andrew Orlowski joins Snowdon and Slater to discuss the idiocy of our green elites, the rise and fall of FTX, and the cult of booze prohibition. Become a spiked supporter: https://www.spiked-online.com/supporters/  Sign up to spiked's newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/ Check out spiked's shop: https://www.spiked-online.com/shop/  Send your postbag questions to lastorders@spiked-online.com and we'll try to answer them in the next episode.

I discuss the importance of recognizing uselessness of commentators, grifters and those in the public eye, and the importance of finding advanced information (Crowder, Pool, The Daily Wire and Simone Gold are discussed).  I highlight recent K12 brainwashing and crimes; and the jab agenda kicks into high gear with vaccine pressure and policy, money, poisoning, and much more. Merck's 1899 Manual:  https://mineralbalance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Merks-Manual-1899.pdf

Emma is back for her first Thursday show of 2023! She hosts Neil Vallelly, researcher at the University of Otago in New Zealand, to discuss his book Futilitarianism: Neoliberalism and the Production of Uselessness. First, Emma runs through updates on a second set of classified documents being found at Biden's Wilmington home, House GOP introducing two anti-abortion bills, Kevin McCarthy's quid pro quo to obtain the speakership, the NYC Nurses' strike reaching a tentative agreement after three days, and Barbara Lee's potential run for Senate in Dianne Feinstein's seat, before Emma parses through updates on Israel's apartheid expansion as Bibi Netanyahu's far-right coalition comes into power, and Rashida Tlaib's statements on the House floor. Neil Vallelly then joins as he dives right into the inspiration for his book coming out of direct exposure to budget slashes at University, and the impacts they have in driving students into specific realms of study more suited to capitalist endeavors, exploring how the humanities and social sciences are painted as indulgent and useless for occasionally challenging capitalism rather than seeking to serve it. This brings Professor Vallelly to the topic of how different things get constructed as “useless” in our world, following how the emphasis on utility in education came alongside a shift towards privatized and debt-driven universities, thus requiring students to shape their own educational path alongside the universities' economic projects. Next, Neil steps back as he traces the path from Jeremy Bentham's theories of utilitarianism to contemporary neoliberalism, first exploring how he came to view money as the objective quantifier of utility, justifying the growing capital accumulation in the world and the growing economic theories of the time, with even the anti-utilitarian theories of the 20th Century, namely Keynesian and Hayekian economics, grounding themselves in this concept of maximizing happiness (whether for the masses or individuals). After tackling how the Friedman-Hayek form of anti-utilitarian utilitarianism won out over New Deal economics, Neil and Emma explore neoliberalism's separation of the market from “democracy, the greater relationship between enfranchisement and utility, and how nihilism can help us analyze it, before wrapping up by walking through more specific examples of utilitarianism's impact on neoliberal policy. And in the Fun Half: Emma is joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder as Matt discusses his time at the CES Tech Conference, and they talk with Bro Flamingo on the NFL and punitive measures against political coups. They also cover updates on Matt Schlapp's alleged sexual assault, Prince Harry on the relationship between his family and his family jewels, and the Daily Wire's flunking filmmaking endeavor and the celebs they're taking down with them. Tony from San Jose calls in to parse through the potential Saudi acquisition of the WWE, with Binder filling in many of the gaps of what led up to this, plus, your calls and IMs! Check out Neil's book here: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9781912685905/futilitarianism/ Buy tickets to the Left Reckoning/This Is Revolution live show here!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-is-revolution-left-reckoning-tickets-476781264597 Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Blinkist: Go to https://Blinkist.com/MAJORITYREPORT to start your 7-day free trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/  

Loretta Walker discusses how to deal with the feeling of uselessness.

In a new paper-- "https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43681-022-00209-w (The uselessness of AI Ethics)," published in the online edition of the journal AI and Ethics, Luke Munn, points to over 80 lists of AI ethical principles produced by governments, corporations, research groups and professional societies. In is paper, he expresses concern that most of these ethics statements deal in vague terms and lack any kind of actual enforcement. But in critiquing attempts at defining an ethical code for AI, he is not suggesting we let the technology develop in a technical vacuum. On the contrary, he wants us to think more deeper about the potential problems in deploying AI. In this episode of the podcast, Mark Hansen, Director of the Brown Institute for Media Innovation and a professor at Columbia Journalism School, speaks with Munn about his ideas, which are part of a growing movement that sees the problems with AI less in purely computational terms, but instead as an area of social science.

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Stu Burguiere examines the absolutely insane news of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and extrapolates what the incident says about gun control laws in the United States. Then, podcaster Bryan Dean Wright returns to the program to talk the latest in foreign policy news with China and Ukraine. And, the media has predictably ignored giant news regarding Joe Biden's China corruption … again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a holiday week, so let's take a little “vacation” break from answering a question. One thing I like about holidays is that they are like periods in a run-on sentence. A moment to pause and take a breath so you can say or write the next sentence more thoughtfully.  After traveling through a very busy June with a little guilt that I should have been balancing my life better, I took a few days on the lake with girlfriends. I was reading a magazine and the author of the article posed a question, “Can we afford a moment of holy uselessness?” I don't really like the word uselessness so it caught my attention . . . then pairing it with holy? It did bring to mind the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 when Martha is pulled away by the bustle of the kitchen and Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet.  As I reflected on usefulness, I felt this release from my overbusy June and the guilt that I had been too much of a Martha. I'm confident I was in the right place and it was the right time to be in my Martha-moment. I'm also confident that I want to be in that simple space of learning how to receive from Jesus in this Mary-moment I am now entering.  Sometimes I need to be a Martha and sometimes I need to be a Mary. The secret for me is discerning which moment I am in.  Holy uselessness is those moments simply for no other purpose than to know Him. To RECEIVE. To hang out with Jesus. What moment are you in? I considered holy moments of uselessness where people in the bible simply RECEIVED. Maybe they will be an invitation to you like they were to me: NOTICING AND WANDERING – like Adam and Eve walking in the garden in the cool of the morning noticing the goodness that God has created. LISTENING AND SOAKING – like Mary responding to the invitation of Jesus to sit at his feet. EATING AND SLEEPING – like Elijah in his exhaustion and disappointment with God was led to the brook where the Spirit fed him, and he rested and then fed him and he rested. PONDERING – like Mary, the mother of Jesus as she heard great things and took them into her heart to think and meditate on them. EXPERIENCING – like the wedding party and the feast where Jesus performed his first miracle of turning water into wine so the crowd could experience celebration and joy. Isn't it interesting that Jesus' first miracle was “useless”? RECEIVING– like the lame man who could do nothing but receive from four friends who brought him to Jesus and tore the roof off to receive the healing and forgiveness of our savior. RELEASING – like Peter at the sea of Galilee with Jesus after his denial and Christ's resurrection. Jesus asks Peter 3 times if he loves him. Each time releasing the doubt, the grief, the shame, the lies to receive truth and love. I'm going to practice some of these other moments and invite you to do the same. Let me know how it goes for you and what you notice! LINKS TO CHECK OUT: Send your question HERE – in writing or by recording  Episode 11: Stop the Stress, Please! Episode 3: When the Workload is Too Much Learn more about Annie

The Uselessness of Anxiety By Elizabeth Prata Yesterday I posted part 1 of an excerpt from a chapter from a book called GETHSEMANE—Leaves of Healing from the Garden of Grief by Newman Hall, 1891. The part I'd excerpted yesterday was from the book was of the 26th chapter, about Anxiety. It is no doubt a time now on earth when anxiety is at high levels. But we need not fear, we need not be anxious. I thought Preacher Hall's points were worth offering in hopes that solace would be offered to anyone out there who is anxious. I found them comforting. The chapter can be read in its entirety here. Or the whole book here. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/06/15/the-uselessness-of-anxiety/

It's episode 185 of the MeFi Monthly Podcast, with Jessamyn and I talking for a good chunk up front about the whole process over the last couple months of figuring out transferring ownership of the site from me to her. We also talk about, like, good stuff from the site for most of it.Helpful LinksPodcast FeedSubscribe with iTunesDirect mp3 downloadOnce again I am gloriously doing almost no work in causing this post to be here; thanks again to eotvos who has once again done all the actually fiddly bits in turning Jess and I rambling on mic into an actual mix down and pile of text as seen below. Projects - I made Some Tools by bondcliff. - The Daily Brief -- News as Information by jkrobin. - ... a look back at your Amazon shopping history by ph00dz. - Every .horse domain by Shepherd. - Dark Patterns Now Available on Android and iOS by cosmic owl. Metafilter - Mechanical Watch by Devils Rancher. - blank blank in the blank of blankety blank, blank blank? by Ten Cold Hot Dogs. - The "FU" is how you answer the phone when the man tries to bring ya down by not_on_display. - The Uselessness of Phenylephrine by brainwane. - Something Went Very Wrong by cavenet. - Things that Make White People Uncomfortable by box. - The Mefi-wiki page about Givewell. - Now you know your A-B-Trees by secretdark. - You're welcome, Matt, by zenon. Ask Metafilter - Everything Everywhere All At When? (streaming) by fleecy socks. - How should I learn Linear Algebra? by cortex. - Expressing a line figure as a set of triangles by Tell Me No Lies. - Advice on Art Appraisals, by Saxon Kane. - Navigating complicated grief for alcoholic father by showeringsuns. - What happened to the squatters? by wesleyac. - Is saying "I'm proud of you" patronizing? by Dressed to Kill. - Is it wrong to use these antique postcards as postcards? by The corpse in the library. Metatalk - Paperwork & Bodywork: short virtual anti-procrastination calls by brainwane. - [MeFi Site Update] May 25th by loup and staff. - MetaFilter: A Utopia of Rules? by General Malaise. - A MetaFilter User Survey by curious nu and the transition team. Music clips - Bigass Pizza Blues by CarrotAdventure - Look At Me by transitional procedures. - One Month Dragon by srednivashtar - For Each One To Discover (AO) by q*ben. - End Credits by CarrotAventure.

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