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PAUL CARLSON'S ARTICLES
Here are some articles I've had published over the years, primarily
in a monthly newspaper called the Unification News. It has a small but worldwide
circulation, and is read by some influential people. As it is oriented toward Unificationists,
there is a certain amount of jargon. If I was only "preaching to the choir" with the original articles, I was thinking that we might as well have a highly educated choir. With a wider readership in mind, I've tried to keep the jargon in these versions to a minimum.
Many of these articles were reprinted (after translation) in Makadonska
Falanga, the premier native language 'variety' monthly of Macedonia. (It has
since closed, due to that nation's severe economic difficulties.)
In a modified form, several of these articles have appeared in Mensa's
Philosophy SIG newsletter Synapse.
Due to word limitations imposed by the publishers, each article
is no more than 1500 words in length. Several appear in two parts, here included on a
single page. (I'm cleaning up these texts, bit by bit, with basic corrections and better web formatting.)
In early 2007, Synapse ran a condensed, harder-hitting (combined) version of my six Notes to an Atheist, Hello Humanists, and Doubters columns. As an extra resource, I've posted a full-text update here. I've been adding material and links ever since.
Proofs
Gary Fleisher's popular TParents web site archives the Unification News.
He's consolidated many of its contributors onto indexed pages, and this one is the
Carlson's. (The posted articles reflect, let's just say, all stages of my development as a writer.)
I'm not actually related to David or Lois Carlson, or their daughter Kaeai, but please enjoy those articles, too.
The Words of the Carlson Family
In 2004 my good friend Kevin Thompson got swept up in a multi-agency investigation, then busted by an ambitious Federal prosecutor. In my opinion, the media accounts were blown all out of proportion, and lacked some key facts. Those self-proclaimed social saviors of the "anti cult" movement have been making hay out of it ever since.
I've posted a few documents and personal observations, by way of balance.
Thompson Shark Case
Of great interest to me, given my activities surrounding the science fiction genre, is this article.
Alien Philosophy
In 2001 I summarized a crisis experienced by all Californians.
Powering
California
In 2003 I took it upon myself to explain a truly bizarre
political drama, one quite fitting for California.
Governing
California
Here's one of the most controversial articles I've ever penned.
(Or is that keyboarded?)
Opposing Forces
This two-parter is about the history and potential, for both good
and evil, of communications and the Internet.
Big Brother's
Biography.
Another two-parter looks at humanity's future among the planets
of other stars.
Planets
from Scratch
These twin articles are about illicit drugs. The first
covers their history, from ancient times up to and beyond the Vietnam War. The second
discusses the attraction of drugs, and some ways to overcome them.
Drug
Articles
Sometimes I write 'darker' articles, reflecting my interest
in the Homeric Epics and their most enigmatic character, Cassandra. This two-part article
explores the worst problem America has, the ongoing ruination of its children.
For the
Children
This article says something positive about America.
These days we all need more of that, especially knowing it's not just
a bunch of campaign-speech hooey.
The American
Heritage
This article helped lay the intellectual groundwork for two important
Unificationist traditions: community service, and our ceremonial 'rites of passage' for young people.
Coming
of Age
Even with some wonderful youth ministries, my religion's youth continue to face challenges. (As do those of many sincere faiths.) Thus, this 'no holds barred' article.
Second
Generation
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