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Tucker Lieberman has published essays in Zeek, Whosoever, Jewish Mosaic, White Crane Journal, American Atheist, and Fresh Yarn and in several anthologies including Nobody Passes: Rejecting the Rules of Gender and Conformity (Seal Press, 2006). His flash fiction

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing The benefits of forgiving: 1 of 47
It feels wonderful to be forgiven. The burden of our misdeeds, with which we can almost physically feel ourselves weighed down, may be lifted with the belief that we are no longer being judged. We are given a clean slate, and reminded that we should seize the opportunity to do good deeds and avoid hurting others. It feels won... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations The war against Christmas: 1 of 24
Each winter as Christmas nears, Americans are treated to a media creation known as the "War on Christmas" and the pretended righteous response to it. The theory behind the War on Christmas is that there are legions of anti-Christian or hyper-politically-correct people who are out to remove all references to Christmas from the... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Why is poetry so hard to define?: 3 of 71
Poetry was originally a performance art. In the days when most people were illiterate and pen and paper were hard to come by, professional poets memorized and recited long poems to the delight of their audiences. The art of poetry was closely related to the arts of music and drama.Poetry was defined as a performance piece tha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should Congress set limits on the compensation of corporate executives?: 1 of 11
Ask Americans, "Should people be permitted to earn as much money as they can?" and you will get a resounding "yes". For many, the American dream includes the prospect that they, too, can be millionaires someday. Who has the right to quash their entrepreneurial hopes?Besides, their capitalist intuitions tell them that some wor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Should governments negotiate with terrorists?: 2 of 16
When a person is abducted and held hostage for ransom, or when a building or entire region is threatened with destruction, it can be tempting for would-be heroes to negotiate with the terrorists and comply with their demands to ensure that their civilian targets remain unharmed. One wants, of course, to "talk down" ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Analyzing Bush's decision to enter Iraq: 8 of 62
There is a pervasive misunderstanding that the US invaded Iraq because of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. One public opinion poll asked, "To the best of your knowledge, how many of the September 11 hijackers were Iraqi citizens?" In January 2003, fifty percent of respondents guessed, incorrectly, that one or more ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Why most religions prohibit premarital sex: 5 of 35
Sexual abstinence may be compared to abstinence from food, alcohol, and various material comforts. Physical passions are among the most difficult to master. Undergoing short or prolonged periods of abstinence helps a person to re-evaluate what is truly important in life; it facilitates introspection and can be a mind-altering... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Expelled, No Intelligence Allowed: 1 of 7
Ben Stein's much-hyped "Intelligent Design" documentary "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed!" is almost devoid of science and philosophy, and frankly, it is boring.Stein conducted a series of interviews with American scientists who believe their academic careers were ended as a result of mentioning Intelligent Design (ID). The... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption When to help an injured wild animal and when to let nature take its course: 1 of 7
When you find an injured wild animal, it is best to call an expert for advice on the particular situation. Some veterinarians specialize in wild animal rehabilitation or in particular species. The Animal Control Officer in your town will be able to assess the safety of approaching the animal and the likelihood of being able t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Why can't the Bible be used as part of scientific literature?: 4 of 20
Scientific literature documents the scientific process of answering questions through observation, experimentation, and logic.The Bible does not even attempt to do this. It is a collection of stories focusing on human relationships and philosophies, and it makes relatively few references to the natural world. Natural phenomen... More..