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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Non-Christians' chance in Heaven: 1 of 138
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... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is Jesus just a myth?: 19 of 77
Jesus claimed He was God. Was He a liar, a lunatic or Lord? Fortunately, Jesus left a big imprint that is measurable. He didn't leave this decision to be based on faith alone. Lets look at the facts. Consider our calendar. His birth Karate chops the way we count the years. We count backwards and forward from His life. No oth... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Horseback riding tips: How to post the trot: 4 of 13
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 ... More..
Education > College Life Packing for college: Avoid procrastination and be prepared: 8 of 21
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... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for Bible study enthusiasts: 3 of 7
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... More..
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... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Did God create out of nothing: 8 of 15
Genesis is an awesome book. The name means "Beginnings" and it is dictated to Moses out in the wilderness by Jehovah. Numbers says that God spoke to Moses face to face, meaning directly. God tells us He spoke clearly, not in riddles. We can trust that Genesis is a true account. It does not have literary illusion but a narrat... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should parents or schools lead the way in teaching children about homosexuality?: 43 of 70
The simple fact that the schools are totally imcompetent at achieving their primary goal of teaching our children the three 'R's", negates them from taking on society's higher tasks of instilling morality. The debate rages on how to fix our inept education system and to graduate seniors that can even read their diplomas and ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Does the Hate Crimes Bill violate free speech rights?: 9 of 14
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... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Great gifts for the genealogist: 4 of 6
A Unique Gift for a Genealogist Hold on. Don't go rolling your eyes and turning away in disgust. This is a great book for someone who loves genealogies. Yes, it is the bible. For credentials, let's quickly look at another closely related field for solid verification of the worthiness of this book, archeology. Archeology is a... More..