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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Non-Christians' chance in Heaven: 1 of 77

Non-Christians Chance in Heaven This is a loaded issue and a few clarifications are in order so everyone can understand the real problem. Heaven is loosely associated with a pleasant location for those who tip the moral scale more than the immoral one. Hell than is for those who sink the immoral balance. However, since the w...
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Horseback riding tips: How to post the trot: 2 of 10

Posting is the term used for rhythmically rising and falling with the gait of the horse at a trot. It lessens the pounding one receives at the very uncomfortable trot. Admittedly, some horses do have smoother trots than others, but it is all relative, the trot is the roughest of the horse's gaits. So learning the proper way ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Heifer International: Donations as Christmas gifts: 3 of 7

No sooner than Thanksgiving has been put to rest, then tables come out in the fellowship hall of 1st Presbyterian Church of Brawley. Artfully placed on one themed table are "Bibles For China" with a map of that country as the backdrop. On another table, young children are selling flocks of chickens for a village, and tiny Er...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for Bible study enthusiasts: 3 of 6

It is quite easy to tickle a Bible aficionado's soul at Christmas time with a gift that amplifies his depth of Biblical learning. For the ever thirsting mind, their library always has room for one more tool, one more concordance. But before you go and drop that twenty, you may be better off paying a visit to their little stu...
Education > College Life Packing for college: Avoid procrastination and be prepared: 9 of 16

You've thought of nothing this summer but entering college and the changes you will experience. Now the nuts and bolts of that momentous moment are demanding action. You have to decide what part of your past you leave behind and what is worthy to accompany you into your quasi-adulthood. It's time to pack. Be practical. Omiss...
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health How to help a horse gain weight: 10 of 12

You notice your horse's rib cage at the early morning feeding, was it noticeable yesterday? You automatically look at his flanks; they seem to be shrunken in also. How long has your gelding been slowly loosing weight and more importantly, how can you reverse the trend? Congratulations, you have just jumped the first hurdle b...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Does the Hate Crimes Bill violate free speech rights?: 6 of 7

Criminal acts do not fall under the umbrella of free speech, so the question is spurious. Murder is not expressing one's ideas, more like expressing one's feelings. There is no right to do whatever one "feels" like doing. However, if the intent of the ill-worded question is to determine if there are nuances of, say first deg...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Am I my brothers keeper: Looking at the Christian attitude towards others: 8 of 8

Yes, as a Christian, I am my brothers' keeper. Whether one looks at scripture or Christian precedent, it is clear where my duty lies. The Bible is replete with examples of Jesus, then later His followers, healing, curing, feeding and caring for the great unwashed. It wasn't each other that were caring for exclusively, in fac...