How Long Will You Drift Among the Broken Monuments?
How Long Will You Drift Among the Broken Monuments? by Donavon L Riley Perhaps Plato? Perhaps Buddha is perfect? Perhaps Moses, with all his laws and visions? Mohammed, with his…
The Rot That Suffocates the Soul
The Rot That Suffocates the Soul by Donavon L Riley If disbelief in yourself and a vague trust in God are all you possess, you will not win any battle…
Into the Void
Into the Void by Donavon L Riley Satan dominates Western culture, not with the menacing force of the old myths, but with the casual swagger of a rock star, a…
Disposable Heroes
Disposable Heroes by Donavon L Riley The ground upon which we all stand is soaked in the blood of countless generations. It bears witness to recent history’s unending march of…
A Lie Disguised As A Prize
A Lie Disguised As A Prize, by Donavon L Riley The insidious power of deception relies on the creation of false dichotomies. To manipulate the masses, rulers and tyrants do…
The Swans Were Not Saved by Their Cries
The Swans Were Not Saved by Their Cries by Donavon L Riley Freedom, in its abstract form, is a distant god, cold and indifferent. It makes a very stupid god.…
Combatting the Hegelian Dialectic
Combatting the Hegelian Dialectic by Donavon L Riley The pressure to “choose a side” is constant. Our response to politics and cultural events, our religious beliefs, our philosophical principles, our…
The Path of The Wild Man
The Path of The Wild Man by Donavon L Riley “The Wild Man can only come to full life inside when the man has gone through the serious disciplines suggested…
Propaganda & The Warrior-Philosopher
Propaganda & The Warrior-Philosopher by Donavon L Riley Amidst the relentless noise produced by technology, where the ceaseless cycle of political and cultural news events dictate the rhythm of our…
Does The Warrior Still Exist?
Does The Warrior Still Exist? by Donavon L Riley Until recently, it was typical for societies to exalt the warrior class to the apex of their hierarchies. However, today, in…