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About me - Andrew Kerbs

Hello everyone! My name is Andrew and I'm 19. I have just graduated high school and will be attending college next year at UNCA, majoring in either english/literature or journalism. I am a Christian and an avid writer.

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Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Is there one, true religion that is better than all the others?
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The answer to that question is one that has been argued over for centuries and there are numerous answers. My answer is yes, there is. This is my opinion and my own reasoning but I believe it makes perfect sense so allow me to explain. If you're asking about a true religion then I'll already assume you believe God or a god e... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips How to create interesting characters
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1. The worst thing you could do to make your characters boring and not very dynamic, is to make them cliche. Example: If you're writing a fantasy don't have the hero be a handsome, practically invulnerable prince that can do anything if he believes in himself. Also avoid the good ole' tale of an ordinary farm boy that discov... More..

Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to recover from a broken heart
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In the world of dating and relationships, break-ups are simply a harsh reality and with break-ups, broken hearts are inevitable. The question isn't how to avoid broken hearts, but how to heal the brokenness. A common saying is "time heals all wounds." As I have lived, loved, and lost and repeated that joyful cycle on numerou... More..

Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Men: Why they watch porn
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It is interesting that women seem to have all the answers about a male problem. Well, allow me, a male, to give my own opinion on this matter. I am a man and yes I will freely admit that men look at pornography. But no I do not think it is a healthy habit. Frankly, porn is an addiction. Maybe it doesn't seem as severe as dru... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Why Christianity and Islam can't integrate
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Of all the religions of the world, Islam and Christianity have the oldest and most bitter rivalry. Now I realize when one truly researches the doctrinal beliefs of either by delving deep into the Bible and the Koran, there certainly are differences that would prevent these two groups from ever truly integrating. But why not ... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is Christianity dying out?
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Christianity, dare I say it, was never at the forefront to begin with. Of all the professing Christians in the world, how many would actually be willing to die for Christ if put into that situation? Sad to say, but it would be the minority. "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad the road that leads to... More..

Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Word choice advice for writers: Forbidden words
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Indeed the list of literary "no-nos" has increased greatly over the last half century. The long-winded, overly-descriptive passages that are so prevalent in the classics, and occasionally in more recent works such as Tolkien, simply wouldn't fly by the standards of today's editors. There is also an increasing list of words t... More..

Relationships & Family > First Dates Ten tips for the first date
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1. Perhaps the most important guideline but also the one most often overlooked: DON'T OVERDO IT! As romantic as a candlelit dinner on the beach beneath Fourth of July fireworks may be, it doesn't reveal much about you as a person. The idea is to get to know each other. Do something simple but thoughtful. Be yourself and don'... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues If God is so powerful, why does evil exist
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Evil exists because God gave us free choice. He gave Lucifer and his angels a choice. He did not force them to follow him if they didn't want to. He does the same with us now. And as it quite evident, most of the world does not follow God. I wouldn't say God "created" evil but likewise, without God, evil wouldn't exist. That... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Judas Iscariot: Good guy vs. bad guy?Smallicon
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Dare I say it, Judas Iscariot is just like you and me! I am being serious. I wouldn't label him a bad guy but terribly mislead and not very understanding of Christ's role on this earth. The crucial mistake he made was this: he thought he knew better than God. He took the initiative and tried to force Jesus into a position fr... More..

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