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Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Why the 'man of reason' should be celebrated more than the 'man of faith': 3 of 26
When we are children, we are often encouraged to ask questions about whatever we don't understand. You can not learn anything unless you ask questions. However, when it comes to religion and spirituality, we must simply accept it without further inquiry. A man of faith is a man of cowardice. A man of faith doesn't feel the ne... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Atheist belief in UFOs: 12 of 20
It isn't hard for an atheist or a rational thinker to believe in UFOs because throughout history, there have been many cases of valuable evidence proving they are real. Atheists can't go with religion, because there is no hard evidence of it. There is no proof of God's existence. There is no proof that the story of Sodom and ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Drug addiction: 195 of 303
Everything you ever wanted is hereright in front of your faceYour perception of what's real isn't clearYou keep going back to the same placeI've done all I could to help youall I could to love youall I could to encourage youall I could to scare youbut you take it all and inhale itbreathing in the chemical wisdombreathing in t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the United States have universal health care?: 40 of 60
Here are two simple solutions to the problems involving our health care system. The first solution is to allow more people to be doctors. There are many people who spend anywhere from four to seven years in medical school, pass all the exams, but aren't allowed to graduate because the schools already met their quota for the ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Marriage: Until death do us part: 22 of 31
A few weeks ago, I went to my brother-in-law's thirtieth wedding anniversary party and I thought it was one of the most beautiful family gatherings I've ever been to. Thirty years is very impressive in today's world. Many people get married and divorce in less than two years. Sometimes there are good reasons, such as one spou... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Satire: 10 of 13
(This is an excerpt from a story that is currently under construction, "Journey to Enlightenment.")Sarah Adams sat at the dinner table watching her mother-in-law's eyes gaze menacingly at her and her husband. Everyone was done eating and the table had been cleared, but they all still sat there in complete silence. Nathan left... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Depression: 540 of 694
"The onions didn't have to make me cry"Third degree burns sting like ridiculeI did it to myselfI got carelessand did it to myselfCar battery deadThirty minutes late to workCar battery died againanother day late to workCan't do much with burnt fingersGotta keep the bandages dryI chopped onions to feel a small sense of self-wor... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 250 of 313
I don't smoke, but I'm not going to tell other people not to smoke if they choose to. If you are in an open-air arena, standing on a sidewalk, or in any other outdoor location, you should be allowed to smoke without any interference. If people aren't dropping like flies from all the harmful chemicals in the air, then one guy ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Defending the 'Gothic Movement': 13 of 16
I remember growing up how there were four distinct groups in the schools I went to; the preps, the nerds, the thugs, and the Goths. Then there was me. I didn't care which group you belonged to as long as you were nice to me;except for the thugs. I wanted nothing to do with them. I had a future to think about. The preps were a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Struggle in life: 107 of 128
It was Halloween, 2003. I was on the Greyhound bus back home from Fort Jackson, SC. The long, winding road took forever to lead back to GA, so I slept most of the way. With every stop the bus driver made, I'd become hopeful until I realized we didn't even cross the state line yet. After the ten-hour road trip was through and ... More..