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Intellectual Peer Pressure

Intellectual peer pressure The faces change from smiles to sneers from effusive praises to contemptible jeers. A man whose wisdom has been seen for years now forced to face his prideful peers. A man whose intellect is simply beyond compare those who read his works just stop and stare. How can someone hold their own and debate such a man? His thoughts and reasoning's are as well laid out plans. His eloquence, his observations, are without any match outwitted, his enemies, launch and scheme a hateful attack. He knows their devotion, to unproven theories, is like a religion He does not cower as he faces their vitriolic words of derision. The odds are against him, hundreds to one, but he declares his faith in God! Silence is deafening for a few moments, then one brave soul applauds. The crowds turn against the two of them, in a heated hateful rage Ignorance and prideful enmity, is clearly on display! Without acknowledging that he might be right, they were both voted out! But, forevermore in the back of their mind there is that lingering doubt... John Derek Hamilton February 16,2016

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Date: 2/22/2016 3:50:00 PM
by the way, in your last contest, I made sure to use only the loveliest of words for a loveliest contest! I once did a contest where poets had to use the most beautiful words in English. So I used them myself for YOU! So glad you liked the poem.
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/26/2016 10:13:00 AM
Thanks again for a wonderful entry.
Date: 2/22/2016 3:49:00 PM
that last part is so awesome. that they have the "lingering doubt" they SHOULD. It's as clear as the noses on our faces that this world did not just pop up out of nothing!!
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/26/2016 10:12:00 AM
Thanks. Andrea you always have thoughtful comments. Very much appreciated. John
Date: 2/17/2016 12:15:00 PM
It's not only in Science, John. Even in poetry ;-). It is written though, that everyone will be held accountable for every word we have spoken...This is an amazing write. You do well in writing about the subject. A 7. Best, Kim
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John Hamilton
Date: 2/17/2016 1:44:00 PM
Thanks Kim, amazing how atheism is gaining momentum while not providing any hope. Much appreciated your support.John

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