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Sciences > Physics Understanding dark matter: 1 of 14
'Dark Matter' is something of a shock term for physicists. It's not really very complicated or hard to understand, but is useful for making people in general believe that physicists are like the Wizards of old, with some profound knowledge that mere mortals cannot comprehend, giving them mysterious powers. Dark Matter is exa... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Exploring good vs evil: 3 of 39
Traditionally, good and evil have been stand-ins for our own values judgements of "right" and "wrong". In the old days of philosophy, though, they were thought of as absolute properties. Plato himself wrote often on what makes "good", well, good. In recent years, as thinking - real thinking - has started to return to the mas... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 In support of Barack Obama: 1 of 13
On August 25th, 2008, Representative James Leach, a life-long Republican, addressed the Democratic National Convention. His words are among the most profound ever spoken by a political figure: at once damning of the flaws of self-centered wanton ignorance and myopic partisanship that have divided the United States and today ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore Do fantasy creatures really exist?: 3 of 34
As we grow up, most of us stop believing in the strange and wonderful creatures of our bed-time stories. Like Santa and the Easter Bunny, our passions for fairies, dragons, unicorns, and sea serpents fade as we acquire more and more cognitive ability. But maybe our disbelief is misplaced; as "grown-ups", we all know that bot... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions The pentacle: Clearing up misconceptions about this pagan symbol: 1 of 11
Many people confuse the Pentacle with Satanism; nothing could be further from the truth. The numerous Pagan faiths and Satanism do use the Pentacle as a symbol, however Satanism inverses the position of the symbol. This may not seem significant to a Christian; however, consider what the Nazi adoption of the Hindu Swastika di... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Do humans use only 10 percent of their brain?: 2 of 21
The idea that we only use 10% of our brains is a holdover from the infamous 50's classroom style documentaries. You know, the black and white films with a lab-coat wearing doctor smoking a pipe? Aside from some of the wonderful information that came out of films like those (nuclear radiation is good for you, so visit Las Veg... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Are the Christian Gospels really good news?: 2 of 20
"Gospel" may mean 'good news', but little of that sort of thing commonly comes out of them. Sure, this fairy-tale provides comfort for millions of people who don't have the strength of will to live life for its own sake, but consider the costs that this warm-and-fuzzy illusion has demanded. Holy Wars -'nuff said. Idiots - Th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The case for Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 7 of 65
I first saw Barack during his book tour for "The Audacity of Hope". Even back then, he had a powerful presence and an amazing clarity of ideas. I knew at that moment, in the way that I know the sun will rise with the next dawn, that he would be our next President. In the years since, I've come to know this man's character, h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death: 76 of 693
Drifting in a timeless haze, alone. Thick and slow, like the heavy waters of the deep. A haunting strain of distant music - a single note amid the churning whisper recalls a thread of memory long lost, and reminds of what is no more. No chorus of angels sings eternal praise, nor glow of Light and Harmony, nor peace. It is an... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible: Word of God or work of the devil?: 4 of 36
One must wonder whether the God of the Bible is really a good' god, or an evil one. The Bible tells us that God is good, but, if it were the tome of an evil deity, would it not say that also? Instead of simply taking the Bible's word for it, we must look at the God described therein, and decide for ourselves. It is said that... More..