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I am a freshman at Houston Baptist University, currently studying English(M) and Philosophy(m). I am a Reformed Baptist. I am a minarch libertarian (least possible government) as well as a Libertarian party member. I enjoy philosophy, politics, drama, and

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Arts & Humanities > Ethics Being good vs. being religious: 1 of 36

Before starting any philosophical discussion, one must always define the terms involved. In the tradition of Socrates, we will define the terms, not by making blatant generalizations, but by asking questions. First, what is the nature of good? We would generally take this and say "that which is positive," or "that which is n...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unlocked: 2 of 42

An imposing oak portal impeded my passing from this side to that. I tried its strength, unmovable. It was barred, steadfast. I tried the knob- yet again I go no further. In frustration I assaulted the obstacle with knuckles- to no avail. I called in the darkness, "Why won't you open?" And at the last word, "open" it did.
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A wink: 6 of 69

Across the sky wafts the cruel eye, trained on the quick world below. Around it wispy lashes curled of clouds show its beauty. Its pupils dilate at first and slowly close. Once again it opens in lunar coyness. The sky looked, and winked at me.
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Is free verse really poetry?: 1 of 9

Free verse or metered verse? This is one of the great literary quandaries of our time. Ever since Walt Whitman wrote his ground breaking "Leaves of Grass", free verse has inched its way to stardom and dominance over metered poetry. Is this advance positive or negative and does it constitute real poetry at all? And can we rea...
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism The fallibilty or infallibility of the Catholic Church: 1 of 8

The Catholic Church does not ever claim that the body of the church is infallible, however the Pope is claimed to be infallible. The idea that the church's head is infallible is a fundamental belief that has existed since the beginning of the church; the Protestants claim that, whereas the pope is supreme in Catholicism, the...
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Is this a perfect world: 7 of 48

What is perfect? Is it lacking errors? Is it free from wrong? Or is it the natural state of things? We really can't say it's perfect or it's not. In a way it is imperfect because it has been tainted by the sin and evils of mankind. On the other hand we cannot truthfully say that if we solved any of the world's problems that ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Hummingbirds: 3 of 20

It flits and flies across the sky, Spasmadic little bird, From flow'r to flow'r he works his way Without saying a word- But he's not silent, not at all. His wings hum joyous tunes Of nectar sweeter, here or there, Betrayed by secret runes Upon this pistil or that stem. But who can these runes read Except this little schollar...
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas The importance of books: 4 of 26

Books are a necessary part of any functioning civilization. They transmit history, teach morals, keeps laws, maintain a stable language, codify religion and philosophy, and spread ideas. There is no end to the importance of the tool we call the book. First (as previously stated), books transmit history. This seems somewhat i...
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Why are so many poets interested in free verse poetry?: 3 of 19

One of our world's most stunning contradictions is free verse "poetry". By nature free verse is considered a poem without structure or form. It strives to break free of the "old chains of meter and rhyme", professing that form stifles the "intellectual creativity" of an artist. But along with these unsubstantiated claims abo...
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Will there be wars over the ownership of water?: 2 of 12

Does anyone know what they call our planet in scientific circles? It is called the "blue planet". They call it this because three-fourths of the world is covered in water. I don't know about you but I think I am pretty safe with concerns to water. Despite this we need to approach this impartially (from both a reasonable and ...