neither coerce nor be coerced
James Keena
author of the pathless land book series
“Well-constructed, clever libertarian/conservative dystopian SF action…”
~Kirkus Reviews
My writings are dedicated to expositions about life and how humans relate to each other and to the universe they live in.
I believe that Truth is not the exclusive domain of any political or religious philosophy. While every philosophy may contain pearls of truth and wisdom, they also contain elements of unconscious dogma that can constrain free inquiry.
Truth exists independent of all social organizations. It permeates all of creation, and is unbounded by leaders or creeds. Unfortunately, it can be clouded by exalting a messiah or genuflecting to an “ism.” All knowledge is provisional, and is subject to further discovery and refinement.
The pursuit of Truth is a difficult and lifelong challenge. We are all intellectual captives of our cultures, our histories, our churches, our nations, and our fears. Breaking free from this conformity requires the courage to stand apart from the conditioning of society.
This journey is both exhilarating and terrifying. Please join me in wandering into this Pathless Land.
I believe that Truth is not the exclusive domain of any political or religious philosophy. While every philosophy may contain pearls of truth and wisdom, they also contain elements of unconscious dogma that can constrain free inquiry.
Truth exists independent of all social organizations. It permeates all of creation, and is unbounded by leaders or creeds. Unfortunately, it can be clouded by exalting a messiah or genuflecting to an “ism.” All knowledge is provisional, and is subject to further discovery and refinement.
The pursuit of Truth is a difficult and lifelong challenge. We are all intellectual captives of our cultures, our histories, our churches, our nations, and our fears. Breaking free from this conformity requires the courage to stand apart from the conditioning of society.
This journey is both exhilarating and terrifying. Please join me in wandering into this Pathless Land.
The Elites Versus Everyone Else
A decade after liberating America, the Paine family discovers that the tyranny they defeated was merely the visible face of something far older and more powerful. When a memory crystal threatens to expose the hidden oligarchs who have manipulated world events from the shadows for centuries, Cammy Paine and the leaders of Pathless Land are drawn into a global hunt that will determine whether the Syndicate survives—or humanity finally discovers who has been pulling the strings.
Outcast Island
Can one man’s unwavering courage become a beacon of meaning and hope in a dark world lost in conformity and subservience?This page-turning prequel to Book I promises to enthrall both teen and adult audiences, blending elements of suspense, adventure, and romance with profound philosophical undertones.
2084: American Apocalypse
In a post-apocalyptic world, desperate parents race against the clock to save the lives of their two children abducted by a shadowy international society. Their mission takes a pivotal turn when they accept help from a band of gypsies, an elderly sage, and a young woman with a horrifying past—but nothing can prepare them for the decisions they must make as the fate of an apocalyptic world hangs in the balance.
favorite Blog posts
Abolish the American Banking Cartel
There’s a banking cartel that haunts our society with its ability to create, destroy, and control...
How the Banking Cartel Threatens our Society
Some say money is the root of all evil. That isn’t true, because money is the lifeblood of modern...
The New Barbarism (Conform….or Else)
Our freedom depends on our ability to persuade others in open, peaceful discussion and debate. But we have lost our ability to debate freely and civilly, so violence is now the rhetoric of the day, and suppression is the preferred method for resolving debates.
Where Does American Democracy Go From Here?
The Founders’ vision of democracy is not dying in America. It is about to blossom again.
Secession: The Long Goodbye
Political secession looms on the American horizon. The political phenomenon of secession is...
The Elites Versus Everyone Else
There are massive social and political divides in America right now. This should not be...
The Erosion of Our Founding Principles
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The Pursuit of Happiness
One of the most profound sentences in the Declaration of American Independence is “We are endowed...
We Hold These Truths to be Self-Evident
As we celebrate this 4th of July holiday, it is an opportunity to reflect on the deepest meanings...
Wake Up!
At the time of the American Revolution, brave rebels crafted the two greatest political documents...