Paul Durae Duncan

Thesis Statement: A holistic understanding of human consciousness can be organized into three interconnected layers: the pragmatic conscious mind (what), the abstract understanding mind (how), and the spiritual connecting mind (why). When integrated through the progression of observation, understanding, and connection—O-U-C—these three minds form a complete and balanced experience of reality, purpose, and self. Body:…

A Creation-Based Framework Bridging Genetics and Ancient Lineage Thesis Statement: This thesis presents a creation-centered explanation for human diversity by integrating biblical genealogy with genetic science. It argues that the origin of humankind lies in the Mesopotamian region, near the biblical Garden of Eden, rather than through evolutionary processes. African populations retain the richest genetic…

Thesis Statement: Without a moral and spiritual foundation, even the most brilliant minds can drift into confusion, mistaking invention for truth. This is clear in the contrast between faith-rooted thinkers like René Descartes and modern figures like Terrence Howard, whose rejection of established mathematical logic exposes a deeper disconnection from grounded reality and spiritual truth.…

Stigmatization is a real thing, but that is not what Jesus did and that’s not what we should do. But Jehovah will use it for our training. It’s important to  recognize the difference. Jesus reached out to those who were marginalized and stigmatized, showing them dignity and offering them hope. As his followers, we’re called…

There are times when a person may fully embrace truth, strive to live by it, and dedicate themselves to doing what is right—yet they still find themselves facing difficulties. Perhaps past mistakes linger in the minds of others, or they feel a sense of being misunderstood even while trying their best to remain faithful. This…

The Paradox of Cognitive Dissonance: A Mathematical Exploration Cognitive dissonance is something I’ve been thinking about deeply—how it creates an error state in the mind, almost like a paradox that forces a person into a moment of psychological contradiction. It’s the feeling that arises when I hold two conflicting beliefs, values, or perceptions at the…

Functions; If you were to ask five different people what they thought a function was, you would probably get six different answers, and that’s O.K. Functions are one of those things I had to wrap my head around quite a few times till I derived a simple way of thinking about it. First, I will…

When I was a kid growing up in Brooklyn NY, I remember hearing and sometimes having a reoccurring conversation with friends at school, it went something like this; lets say the setting is in the school yard, sitting outside… “Hey Mika, why are staring at Trever!?”…Mika replies; “I don’t know, I just don’t like his…

“God is not partial.” (Acts 10:34 NWT) Some translations say; “God is no respecter of persons” (ASV, KJV) or “God does not show favoritism” (NIT) I think “God is not partial” is the best translation for getting the actually meaning of what Peter was saying. The translation in greek literally means “taker of faces” and…

Why buy it, when you can build it It’s time to replace that old bed, huh?…and you know just the store to go to. After a little online research you head there. Now, you’re walking through the store following the arrows like a good little mouse. You see that pretty “bed” its so tempting you want…