Illusion of Life Analysis on 45 by Gaslight Anthem. Ultimately, the emotional message of the lyrics and the conceptual message of the music contradict each other, making the lyrical and musical messages incongruent. I believe that the band chose to combine the two incongruent elements to create a lasting effect on the listener. The song, Never Let Me Go.

Nihilism is ambiguous and it can be difficult to reach an objective definition. The complete rejection of human self-importance. There is only meaningless reality.

An examination of news coming out of the Muslim world and Muslim diaspora. My condemnation stems from the fact that the Prophet is a revered figure in my faith who should not be drawn out let alone satirized in untoward illustrations according to widely held Islamic traditions.

A blog for the exploration of the New Testament through rhetorical criticism. Friday, April 1, 2011. The figure is one of my favorites and is that of litotes. Figure of thought, Rhet. When Paul is arrested in Acts 21, he uses this figure when describing himself. Friday, March 25, 2011.

This blog is now the site of my old MS, which may be of some interest and use, though much of my thought is undergoing radical revision. Sunday, July 28, 2013. Please see a PDF of the MS at my academia. Thursday, June 7, 2012. Rhetoric and the Plastic Brain- the original MS.