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Human attempts to understand the currently unknown and unknowable.
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It’s time to explore key ideas and takeaways.
First, a reminder about the philosophy of journalism.
The role of journalism is not to tell people what to think, but to provide the intellectual tools needed to think well.
With that, two “tales.”
Our first story.
From History: 1644
Subject: Separation of Church and State.
- The start of checks and balances..
Stepping back for a moment.
The main philosophical idea taught by Williams, Locke, and Montesquieu was that power needed to be checked, which in turn protects individual liberties. Williams split state and church. Locke established natural rights and split King and Parliament. Montesquieu came along and said let’s split government into three branches of checks and balances.
That Religion Story,
was first published on TST 7 years ago.
Now for our second story.
From History: 76,000 BCE
Subject: Ancient Humans.
- Cognitive Revolution.
By 76,000 BCE our cognitive ability meets emotional intelligence. Is this when we started believing in one story?
From another angle.
The burial of Mtoto suggests more than care for the dead—it hints at shared meaning. Preparing a child for burial implies intention, ritual, and perhaps a growing sense of “us.” This may mark an early moment when humans began aligning around a common story about life, death, and belonging.
That Religion Story,
was first published on TST 5 years ago.
Next up. Two “quotes.”
Tidbit number three, the first of two quotes.
Subject: Roger Williams.
- Roger Williams.
- May 6, 1682..
We don’t know exactly when Roger Williams was born, nor died. For his birth, we don’t even know the year. He was born circa 1602. For his death, we know for sure it was 1683 and around March.
Now to clarify.
The exact birth and death dates of Roger Williams has been lost to history…so far at least. We think he was born around 1602, give or take a few years. We know he passed in 1683, and by April 1st. We also know he was alive on January 15th. We also believe he was about 80 or 81 when he passed. It’s interesting how much is lost to time for even the famous just a few hundred years ago.
That Religion Quote,
was first published on TST 2 months ago.
Finally, 4 frequently asked “questions.”
Tidbit number four, another quote.
Subject: Epistemology.
“Middle Ages” is the accurate term, but “dark” still captures a real regression in human thought.
In short.
Modern historians prefer “Middle Ages” because “Dark Ages” over-centers Europe and oversimplifies history. Still, the adjective dark points to something real: a period when tolerance narrowed and knowledge was lost. Language should evolve—but we shouldn’t lose the philosophical insight older labels were trying to express.
That Religion FAQ,
was first published on TST 2 years ago.
Now it is time for tidbit number five. The first of four questions.
Subject: Buddhism.
- Rebirth. You are of this reality..
- Your non-self energy is part of nature..
The Buddha rejected reincarnation as the rebirth of an eternal soul and instead taught rebirth as a causal continuity driven by karma.
Briefly.
The Buddha’s concept of essence contrasts with the idea of reincarnation, which implies that the soul or self is reborn in a new body. The Buddha adopted the concept of rebirth in this context.
That Religion FAQ,
was first published on TST 1 year ago.
“Done.”
In this project, claims are never just asserted—they are attached to evidence, context, and traceable sources.
By keeping editions identifiable and research reusable, the project remains coherent even as its thinking evolves.
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Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
(c) 2025-2026 TouchstoneTruth.
Writing and coding by Michael Alan Prestwood.
