PHILOSOPHY AND THE NEW JOURNALISM
The
FreedomJournal is often criticized and the challenges we have faced are
numerous. Thus, in a continuing quest to inform and educate we will bring more
clarity to our un-orthodox writing style. The FreedomJournal is not a
mainstream publishing house, nor do we seek to conform to the established
standards of the often racist and materialistic world of journalism. Therefore,
many people fail to understand the particular philosophy of the FreedomJournal.
From our
analysis the time, place and conditions of a society filled with Hate and an
ungodly lust for material possessions produced this new school of thought in
journalism. As an Independent Free Media source we have an obligation to those
with no voice in media. Thus, as an independent voice crying in the wilderness
as did John the Baptist, we have met many challenges. We have been challenged by
the economic generators of racism, Lackeys and Fools that have jumped on the
Band-Wagon of Black on Black discrimination and a host of other mis-informed
charlatans.
Meanwhile
various mis-informed people and groups that ride the backs of racism for self
gain are assisted by their counter-parts in the Houses of Religion. Thus, many
False Prophets also find malice as a comfort as they seek to deny our people
the Light of God and dupe them with False Teachings about material wealth as
the primary message from God. Thus, some theologians join some politicians and
those in academic circles in a futile attempt to deny the FreedomJournal Free
Speech and the right to exist. However we will continue to listen and be led by
the Holy Spirit and continue to expose corruption and violators of God’s laws.
Meanwhile,
these challenges have caused the rise of the New Journalism. The New Journalism
allows us to take satire to its highest level. Meanwhile, we struggle against
some of the most corrupt and devious forces in America. Regardless of satire
the underlying premise of the FreedomJournal is a profound analysis. Therefore
for those of you that are still confused about our writings we will reveal the
intellectual and philosophical groundings that direct the FreedomJournal.
An
understanding of philosophy will give you a better understanding of the New Journalism
that we embrace. The definitive qualities of philosophy are broad and can be
complex. Thus, a discussion of the value of philosophy will enhance our
understanding of "what is Philosophy?"
Bertrand
Russell one of the great intellectuals of the previous century made a fitting
statement toward the value of philosophy in his classic work "The Problems of Philosophy."
"Philosophy is to be studied, not for the sake of any definite answers to
its questions, since no definite answers can, as a rule, be known to be true,
but rather for the sake of the questions themselves: because these questions
enlarge our conception of what is possible, to enrich our intellectual
imagination and diminish the dogmatic assurance which closes the mind against
speculations; but above all because, through the greatness of the universe
which philosophy contemplates, the mind also is rendered great, and becomes
capable of that union with the universe which constitutes its highest
good."
Bertrand
Russell has made an outstanding contribution regarding the need to question the
society in which we live. However the FreedomJournal
believes that there are definite answers to many questions. Also these
answers can be gained by a belief in a Higher Power that is in control of all
that exists. Thus, we believe that the Social Sciences can be an exact science
as is mathematics. It is for sure the value of philosophy has a great proving
ground in today's society. This is especially true of the Black Experience that
includes Blacks in Africa, America and throughout the world. Thus, if no
questions are raised society remains stagnant, and apathy will be a
never-ending reality. In as much as society is an ongoing series of events; we
don't make the news we only publish the news. We also note that no question or
concern in the Black community is beyond review. One cannot be prejudiced in
revealing the Truth about the thoughts and motivations of humankind. Thus, one
cannot move from a personal point of departure, you must leave your prejudiced thoughts
at home or discard them. If not, you will be forever apologizing about some
person, place or thing. Nothing is off-limits when it comes to making an
analysis of the most wretched of the earth and how and why we have a Black
Holocaust?
Therefore
it is a conditioned response to apathy for someone to say, "Oh they shouldn't have printed that."
If it is true and if by raising the question it will give us some answers and
maybe a solution it should be brought up for review. Also some of our readers
may say we call people a lot of dirty names. So once again for the record the New Journalism advocates the use of
descriptive adjectives to describe a person, thing or place. Sometimes people
find the descriptive way in which someone is described as funny or humorous.
But, the reason for using a descriptive phrase is not to be comical. First of
all we deal with Truth, if the person is fat; he may be described as fat and
ugly. Furthermore this descriptive style is meant to get the reader’s attention
to the underlying analysis that is being drawn. Also hopefully the person being
described will refrain from an attitude or action that is harmful to the public
good.
Part II
will further define philosophy and reveal how philosophy encompasses the entire universe.
Philosophy and The New Journalism II
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