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Looking for the beginning or the end, from the middle of eternity, is an endeavor of pure conjecture with unlimited possibilities. I look to science to explain how God works. It seems logical to me that God would use eternal evolution to give us all a chance

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Moments that change your life: 7 of 234
Incoming!Crack! It was on me right now. No time to duck. No time to take cover. A 155 rocket hit half way down the hill. I jumped up off my chair and grabbed my steel pot, flack jacket, m-16, and gas mask, which were all hung on the nail on the wall. I ran out of the room at the base of the search light tower, and climbed the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Can foreigners military intervention win the peace in Iraq or can only the Iraqis make this happen?: 2 of 18
Only Iraqis can determine whether they desire peace or want to continue to kill each other. American might, and American influence, can only determine what Americans want to happen. In Vietnam, America won most of the battles, and attempted to police the country for the South Vietnamese to prevent a blood bath. Instead we p... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Assessing the New York Giants' chance of winning Super Bowl XLII: 1 of 9
Can the New York Giants go all the way?The New York Giants have shown surprising resilience in their ability to face adversity and still manage to fight back and hang in there. After an abysmal start to the season at one and three, they came back to secure a wild card berth in the playoffs. Although they have had trouble winn... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Life: 24 of 163
The Helmet"We're here." some one said. They were seated behind me on the plane. I looked out the window and could see flares popping in the darkness below, like giant fire flies. Shortly the plane set down and rolled to a stop. When the doors opened we were immediately drenched with sweat, as the tropical humidity rolled into... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes The lighter side of income taxes: 2 of 12
Why do I pay some one else to prepare my tax return?I'll tell you why! I always used to do my own taxes. I would sit down on the evening of my W-2 form arrival. Take out my receipts and other tax information and start on the EZ forms. In an hour or two, I would finish the deal, put it in an envelope and mail it to the IRS. In... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality The philosophy of self-awareness: 5 of 23
"I think therefore I am." Self-awareness is a result of our consciousness. I think of my awareness of self, as my soul. It is what makes me, me. At first I thought that you are the living proof of God. Now I realize that I am the living proof of God. My self-awareness proves God to me. Your self-awareness doesn't necessarily ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Storms: 6 of 26
Paul Winchell and Jerry MahoneyAlthough I never called them that to their faces, Our interrogators reminded me of the TV duo. One was mature and good looking, the other was slender and young. Their barracks which I was to share, was located away from the other barracks. It was a large tent with a wooden floor, and sleeping co... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Contemplating the existence of God: 47 of 174
I am the living proof of God. My self-awareness, my soul, proves God to me. I used to say:"You are the living proof of God." Then, I realized that nothing can prove the existence of God to someone who refuses to recognize God when faced with God.To see God, you have only to open your eyes. To know God you have only to open yo... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Cat ownership experiences: 18 of 58
Hairy, The Cat Who Went Home For The HolidaysHairy, a long haired tiger cat with a ruff like a lion walked down the hill out of the woods in January. We provided him with food, and a dog house, which was heated with a pile of straw, a 60 watt light bulb clipped on to the roof and an electric heating pad. Hairy never tried to ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God The debate over creation and evolution: 30 of 94
I arrived in this universe knowing nothing of God. I was taught the Catholic religion, science, logic, laws, and have accumulated sixty years worth of life skills along with a B.B.A. as a marketing major. I have no facts about God, just opinions, interpretations, and events effecting others, and those exclusive to me.Does God... More..