THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD. THE WORLD OF CRYPTOZOOLOGY. PT 4. BIGFOOT- SECTION 2.

So, when you see a TV Promotional Ad Touting a NEW "BIGFOOT" HUNTING SERIES, what should you expect to see by turning in?

If you cut out the Hyperbole, not much of any Real Value.

WHY?

Nearly All of the Current information Regarding Bigfoot, or any of the Numerous Variations found around the World, Falls into Three Categories:

A)  Legends and Stories passed down by Native and Indigenous Peoples, regarding Creatures that are part of Their Religious and Cultural Mythology.

B)  Anecdotal Stories told by those who claim to have Encountered Such Beings in the Wild. 

C) "EVIDENCE" such as Footprints, Hair Samples, Scat, etc.

Unfortunately, None of this Results in an Actual Living/Breathing Member of the Animal Kingdom.  Legendary and Mythological Entities are a Part of the Cultural Identities of Societies Throughout the World.  The Reality of Such Stories, and the Existence of the Creatures that are Described Within the Bodies of the Tales, are of Secondary Importance to the Message and Lesson Imparted  to the Listener.

Personal Observations, without any Corroborating Evidence to Support Such Reports, are of Little Value to the Sciences of Biology and Zoology.  To Many Factors play into how we Observe, Comprehend, or Understand the World Around us.  Preconceived Notions,Individual Expectations, and Personal Biases can cause us to Misinterpret something Occurring right before our eyes.

"Hard Evidence" such as Plaster Casts of Footprints, Skin/Hair Samples, and Fecal Material Must be HANDLED, DOCUMENTED, STORED, TESTED AND EVALUATED COMPETENTLY, OR THEY ARE VIRTUALLY WORTHLESS IN ESTABLISHING THE EXISTENCE OF A NEW CLASS OF LIVING BEINGS.

In case your wondering, I haven't included any Videos or Photos in the Hard Evidence Category, quite simply because from what I have been able to Find through Research is Minimal, and Seriously Lacking in Credibility.   (THIS INCLUDES THE PATTERSON- GIMLIN FILM, WHICH DOES NOT STAND UP TO CRITICAL ANALYSIS. IT IS A CASE OF WISHFUL THINKING OVER REALITY.)

Anyone making Claims about the Existence of a Creature with Specific Physical and Behavioral Characteristics that make it a new and previously Unclassified Life Form, must do more then make Unsubstantiated Assertions in front of a Camera.

However, just what are people talking about when they describe encountering a BIGFOOT, and does this give us a window into the Nature of Such Encounters? 

LOOK FOR BIGFOOT SECTION 3.

ETHICS AND MORALITY. PERSONAL ETHICS VS INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS, OR FINDING GOD VS FORCING GOD. PT 5.

The Idea that Some Americans want to Enforce their own Brand of Morality and Religion on the rest of us is not surprising.  When you Claim to Speak for the "ALMIGHTY", and your Faith Teaches that all else is Evil, than Tolerance and Understanding is probably not High on your list of Priorities.

However, in the U.S., the Form of Government is a CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, and there are Safeguards that are set up to prevent a Single Faith or Set of Beliefs from becoming the Source of all Legal Decisions, and the Final Word on Morality, Rights, and Acceptable Behavior.

What I find Interesting, and a Little Disturbing, is that Many of Those who would seek to Criminalize Offending Acts that run contrary to Their Faith, consider Themselves EVANGELICAL.

CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM, at its Heart, is Spreading the Word of JESUS CHRIST, at least in Terms of how it is interpreted Through Scripture. Not every Form of Evangelism Preaches the same System of Faith, and Disagreements are quite common.

Yet, they all seem to have One Thing In Common; BRINGING IN NEW CONVERTS, AND GETTING THEIR MESSAGE OUT TO THE WORLD, IS DONE BY PREACHING THE IDEA OF ETERNAL SALVATION.  IN ADDITION, COMING TO GOD, DECLARING ONES DEVOTION, AND REPENTING PAST SINS, ARE ALL NECESSARY FOR ACCEPTING ENTRY INTO THE NEW FAITH.  THIS MAY INCLUDE SUCH RITES AS BAPTISM.

There is also One Other Key Ingredient:  THAT THE INDIVIDUAL MUST COME TO THIS LIFE CHANGING MOMENT FREELY, AND ACCEPTING THE "WORD OF GOD" IS NOT DONE BY FORCE OF ARMS, OR BY STATUTE.  

IN OTHER WORDS; A TRUE CONVERSION RESULTS IN THE INDIVIDUAL "FEARING THE WRATH OF GOD" IF THEY DO NOT ACCEPT THE TEACHINGS OF THE NEW FAITH, AND NOT BECAUSE THEY FEAR THE "HAND OF MAN."

TO BE CONTINUED.

FEATURE ARTICLES. PROGRESSIVES- YOUR LEADERS ARE FAILING YOU.

Progressives, Some things to think about....



Referring to President Elect Trump, Barack Obama thinks we should balance
what he said during the campaign, with what he does as President. That's what I
would expect a Lawyer to say, not a World Leader. Then again, he might say a
couple of nice things about you. He Trashed you enough during the election,
and you wouldn't want to upset him further.

See, I was under the Impression that a departing President, after seeing an
Unprincipled Hate Monger win the most powerful elected office in the world,
using TACTICS PRAISED BY THE KKK AND THE AMERICAN NAZI PARTY,
would tell his supporters to use all legal means to make sure he fails. This would
encourage Americans to avoid such DEMAGOGUES, WHO ENCOURAGE
VIOLENCE AND HATE AS A VIABLE STRATEGY TO WIN AN ELECTION.

Now pay attention. When I say see him fail as President, IT MEANS THAT HIS
GOALS AND REASONS FOR RUNNING HAVE BEEN DEFEATED, AND THE
VISION HE HAD FOR THE U.S. DID NOT COME ABOUT.  That may mean no
compromises, and ignoring all attempts at working together. BUT...

Some Democratic Members of Congress think we should help heal the Division in this
Country, as President Elect Trump proposes. (The fact he caused the Division is ignored).
Why not, shouldn't we follow the shining example set by the Republican Congress over the
last eight years? I mean they have a policy of Blocking any Legislation that would actually
help the Average American, like a LIVING WAGE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE.
I'M SURE THEY WILL BE MUCH MORE REASONABLE NOW.

The Southern Poverty Law Center thinks President Elect Trump should denounce
racism and violence, done in his name. (I would think that is something that you
wouldn't have to ask.) He will probably do it, after all he and his cronies have the
White House, so he can condescend to throw a few scraps to his opponents. Then
the Law Center can announce the VICTORY OVER INTOLERANCE, AND
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS NOT AS BAD AS WE THOUGHT.

You have to say one thing about Donald Trump: HE PROMOTES ANGER, HATRED,
PREJUDICE AND THE THREAT OF VIOLENCE TO GET ELECTED, AND STILL
HE HAS THE OPPOSITION ABANDONING THEIR INTEGRITY AND DIGNITY
TO SAY CONSOLING THINGS ABOUT HIM.

WOW!!

FEATURE ARTICLES- DON'T CAVE IN PROGRESSIVES, NO MATTER WHO TELLS YOU TO. PT 2.

Well. a few days have past, and with each e-mail and announcement from "PROGRESSIVE" POLITICIANS about their desire to work with PRESIDENT ELECT TRUMP, things are getting
worse. The depths of their inability to comprehend what has happened is frightening.  What do I mean? Here is an example of the Drivel I've been getting.

#1- TRUMP IS THE PRESIDENT, THAT IS OUR DEMOCRACY, AND WE MUST ACCEPT IT.
Absolutely. According to our system he is the President Elect, and we must accept it. ( As long as their are no reasons for Impeachment.)

HOWEVER, THAT IN NO WAY OBLIGATES YOU TO MAKE HIS JOB EASIER, EITHER
ETHICALLY OR LEGALLY. CONSIDERING HIS INTENT ON DESTROYING EIGHT YEARS
OF PROGRESS, ANY POLITICIAN WHO SEEKS TO WORK WITH HIM, IN ANY WAY, IS BETRAYING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

Think I'm being to being to harsh? Let us go through that list again, THE ONE THAT SHOWS US
HOW THE REPUBLICANS WERE WILLING TO WORK AND COMPROMISE WITH THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION.

Forgive me, which of the following should Progressive Democrats
make peace with:

-  The Politicians who Tried to sue the President?

-  The Senators who violated the U.S. CONSTITUTION by refusing to hold hearings on
    President Obamas choice for the Supreme Court?

-  Those who wanted to Impeach the President?

-  The Instigators of Shutting the Federal Government Down if they didn't get their way?

-  Politicians who want us to Crack Down on Suspected Terrorists, but not have background
   checks for those who want to buy ASSAULT WEAPONS?

-  Perhaps it is those elected officials who think AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE IS WASTED
    ON MILLIONS OF AMERICANS, INCLUDING CHILDREN?

Remember, this was the Party that, before the election, was attempting to distance themselves from their own nominee, FOR BEING TOO EXTREME.

Now, we have some of our elected officials, including President Obama, reaching out to this Individual whose sole motivation is to Destroy the lives of  MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN
who don't measure up to the FASCIST STANDARDS OF THOSE WHO SUPPORTED HIS CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT.

The idea that anyone would sit down with this Vile and Contemptible Human Being, thinking that they are doing a service for your constituents, is incomprehensible, especially if they refer to themselves as Progressive.