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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Faith and reason: Search for truth: 5 of 111
When a scientist set out to prove or disprove a hypothesis he does so not in blind faith.He will have formulated his hypothesis with a certain probability factor in mind, ie he will set out to test an assumption based on reasonable evidence.This evidence can be previous research results or simple observation.Thus a scientist ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Phobias: 1 of 21
between me and the crowded roomis a path paved with fear.My foot sinks in soft concrete as I make my waytowards that ball of fire which is the room.heat hits my faceI'm choking I'm hot I'm cold I'm dizzyI'm spinning I'm not there I'm outside myself.Mind's blank. Not a thought in sight. I am pure emotionwhich hurtles me along ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Is any one religion better than another: 3 of 52
Let's face it. How many people consciously choose to follow a certain religion because they have weighted up its good and bad points?The majority of people are born into the religion favoured by a particular society and practiced by their family.In oder to answer this question with any degree of objectivity it would most cert... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Define your version of a soul mate: 2 of 33
I used to think that there was only bone true soulmate for everyone. But getting older and meeting people along my path in life have made me change my mind: I think I have more than one soulmate. This is my version :Soulmates are people you easily bond with , often without being able to put your finger on the ' why'. I have a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Views on abortion: 14 of 223
What if everyone took the time to put that condom on or remember to take that pill everyday or take care not to get raped or too drunk or simply learn to say 'No'. Children would only be born to mature couples in stable relationships, and abortion would be a thing of the past. But thats not going to happen ,and just as they w... More..
Relationships & Family > Relatives Tips for coping with in-laws: 2 of 27
It is true to say that your spouse comes as a package: If he or she doesn't have children from a previous relationship - as is becoming increasingly common- they most probably have a set of parents who , from the moment you commit to your significant other, become part of your family.Whether or not you will take to them , lik... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Ethnicity & Gender (Other) Would you move into a neighborhood if you were the only person of your race living there?: 5 of 60
Can it be assumed that this question is - subconsciously at least- addressed to those of 'us'who are white European/ North American?I have lived in large cities like Sydney and London, and I now live in a rural small town near the northern most point of Ireland. In all of these places I have observed 'odd' people living among... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Do bullies still exist in the workplace?: 3 of 34
Bullying can take on many forms, it may be done overtly or taken to new heights of subtlety. It can be done in front of others or in situations with no witnesses around. It can be done by people who are known to be bullies, or by people who are generally well liked and respected, yet can display a mean streak which they manag... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school children wear uniforms?: 7 of 64
The argument that is usually offered when I question the need for school uniforms is that they prevent students from different economic backgrounds to feel either inferior or to ' show off' the latest brand names. The latter, the argument goes, would put pressure on parents whose children demanded to wear the latest fashion a... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas When you love two people at once: 3 of 27
As human beings, we have an infinite capacity to love, and just as well. Most of the time, the love we feel for a person fits neatly into accepted categories like ' maternal love', ' sisterly / brotherly love', ' deep love for a friend ' etc. We all accept that these types of love expand to make us able to love more than on p... More..