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My fiction aims to create a sense of urgency and awareness -- a sense of responsibility to confront what is wrong and make it right. The imperfections in the world may be corrected through a serious effort to identify and reshape our assumptions about how society and our perceptions, and therefore our behavior, should be structured. We are entering a new stage in the evolution of human consciousness, bringing an awareness of the need for new goals and values. Together, we can contribute to that new way of thinking and behaving. Join me as I explore the possibilities. Your comments are welcome....
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Musings on the Afterlife
Mar 23, 2026
Reflecting on the afterlife is becoming a growing interest of mine for various reasons, not the least of which is that my life is succumbing to the inglorious process of the body losing energy and functionally degrading day by day. I have studied many religions and philosophies in search of answers to the question of why life is so frustratingly short and without apparent meaning.
My commentary -- The Handmaid's Tale
Mar 06, 2026
Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale was published in 1985 and was awarded the Governor General's Award in 1985 and the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 1987. A dystopian novel set after religious radicals overtake the USA
My commentary - Assault on The Liberty
Mar 06, 2026
Assault on the Liberty by James M. Ennis, Jr. is a personal account of the intentional Israeli attack on an American Intelligence gathering ship. It has been many years since this book has been written, but I believe its message should NEVER be forgotten.
My commentary on THE GNOSTIC GOSPELS by Elaine Pagels
Mar 03, 2026
Initially published in 1979 by Random House, with subsequent paperback editions from Vantage Books (Knopf Doubleday) and Penguin Books, The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels continues to offer a comprehensive overview of many of the 52 ancient texts discovered at Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in 1945. Elaine Pagels is widely recognized as a leading expert on the history of early Christianity -- 35 AD to the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
Would like your feedback
Feb 10, 2026
I would like to hear feedback and comments on my E-book, CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN. It has generated much controversy and interest since its publication two months ago.
Comments - Beyond Belief / The Secret Gospel of Thomas by Elaine Pagels
Feb 08, 2026
Published in 2003, but still relevant today. Elaine Pagels contrasts the Gospel of John with the Gospel of Thomas, a non-canonical text discovered in 1945 at Nag Hammed, Egypt. Very enlightening and controversial. This is a blog post from my author's website johnstrapasonbooks.com
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN. Chapter 9. Meeting With the Chairman of the Board
Feb 03, 2026
Matteo Cellini presents his idea for placing Cellinara in the same arena with the world players to the Chairman of the Board of the Investment Banking Council of Cellinara, J.P. Gebhardt, a multi-billionaire whose influence extends well beyond the city limits of Cellinara.
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN. CHAPTER 8. The Cellini Family and the Proactive Plan
Feb 02, 2026
This chapter introduces Matteo Cellini's family - his wife, Laura, and their two children. Matteo and Laura discuss the possibility of metaphysical forces acting upon and controlling the activities of people. The Proactive Plan is initiated by Anzio Caraco and results in the capture and detainment of those carrying out the disruptive orders from the CIA.
Aging as a Purposeful Process -- A Personal Account
Jan 27, 2026
So why should anyone care about reading an octogenarian’s comments on the experience of aging in later life? Because most people have not had that actual experience, and many do wonder what it would be like. From one who knows first-hand what it is like.
CHILDREN OF THE NEW SUN. Chapter 7. Antagonism Develops -- A Time for Action
Jan 26, 2026
Cellinara has become the victim of global focus as its ideology proves to be successful and beneficial to its people. Cellinara is faced with the threat of a disruptive invasion by groups funded by the CIA. Anzio Caraco puts forth his theory of proactive defense.