Mikio

Born in Fukui, Japan

Moved to Mesa, Az to finish up high school

B.A. in Religion 1982 (Hawaii)

M.A. in Comparative Religions 1988 (Hawaii)

M.A. in Philosophy of Religion 1991 (Pacific School of Religion)

Educator by profession; historian and philosopher by trade

high school history teacher in Morgan Hill, California

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Why I LOVE St. Francis

Why I LOVE St. Francis of Assisi: Of all the saintly religious figures in world history, St. Francis of Assisi just might be the greatest all time.  I want to share five stories about him to illustrate his extraordinary spirituality.  I’m...

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BELIEVE!? What do you mean???

When people say "I believe," what do they really mean? by Michael Mikio Nakade, MA Introduction: Quite frankly, I am amazed by the sheer number of hubs that deal with 'beliefs.' Lots of Christian folks make one confessional statement after...

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The Dred Scott Case Analyzed by Frederick Douglas

The Meaning of Dred Scott Decision – An Imaginary Q. & A. with Frederick Douglass (Frederick Douglas visits a high school history classroom and fields questions from students.) By Michael M. Nakade Teacher: Thank you, Mr. Douglass. It’s an...

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The difference between religion and superstition

First of all, here are some examples of superstitions: 1. When I wear a white shirt, I do well on my job.  That's why I always wear a white shirt when I go to work these days. 2.   Before I went inside Vegas casino, I pulled out a picture of my...

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Alexis de Tocqueville: Democracy in America (Looking back the 1830s America)

What was America like back in 1831 by Michael M. Nakade (A fictional Interview of Alexis de Tocqueville in 2009.) Interviewer: Thank you, Mr. de Tocqueville for agreeing to this interview.  You wrote an endearing classic called...

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Was the American Civil War inevitable?

Events Leading Up to the Civil War in 1861 – An Imaginary Q & A session in a high school history classroom created by Michael M. Nakade (The author created the work below by gathering relevant information from The Teaching Company’s Lecture...

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  Theological Discussion

  Mark's Gospel - Introduction (Part 3)

  2 years ago

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  Christianity, the Bible & Jesus

  Mark's Gospel - Introduction (part 2)

  2 years ago

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  History of Christianity

  Mark's Gospel - Introduction to Academic Study of Christianity

  2 years ago

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  Military History

  The War of 1812: Four Different Perspectives

  14 years ago

  The War of 1812: Four Different Perspectives (Fictional Monologues in 1815, the year the war ended.) By Michael M. Nakade James Madison – the Fourth President of the United States: I’m both glad and relieved that the war ended...

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  letterpile.com

  Andrew Jackson's Legacy: Love Him? Hate Him?

  7 years ago

  Four fictional individuals are invited to share their opinions and feelings on President Andrew Jackson, who served from 1829 to 1837.

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  Eighteenth Century History

  Lincoln Reflects on the Civil War - an imaginary interview years after the war

  8 years ago

  Interviewing President Lincoln in the year 2013 – Reflecting back on the Civil War ---- by Michael M. Nakade Teacher: Thank you, Mr. Lincoln for being here today. My students are eager to ask you lots of questions regarding battles fought in...

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  Military Leaders, Heroes & Figures

  An Imaginary Interview of General George Washington in 1783

  14 years ago

  An Imaginary Interview of Gen. George Washington, the supreme commander of the Continental Army shortly after the Treaty of Paris in 1783 by Michael M. Nakade (When the Second Continental Congress was convened in May 1775 in Philadelphia,...