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I'm a 22 year old . My passionate topics are religion, people and social problems. Favorite writer is Chris Hitchens, and i have tonnes of respect for Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, Stepehen jay Gould, Bruce Bawer ...

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Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Why running becomes addictive: 4 of 23
Running is my personal psychiatrist, trainer and confidante. When I go running it's not with some tenacious spirit of becoming a marathon star or Olympic gold medalist. No, the thing that makes me tie up my laces and break into a sweat is the escape. The long stretching road and the world at my back; things seems to come into... More..
Arts & Humanities > African History The legacy of Nelson Mandela: 2 of 11
The World has seldom seen as humble or as dedicated a man as Nelson Mandela. His single-minded aspiration to help his people out of their suppressive role drove him when his own will power had deserted him. His victories were great, his contribution to humanity enormous, but the most likable part of Madiba (affectionate Zulu ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Women in Islam: 6 of 22
Islamic feminism could better be described as "secularist Islam" or "non-Islamic feminism". This is a bold statement and I fully realize the raised brows I might be inviting but read on, let me explain.Islam is opposed to women's freedom, whether it is sexual, aesthetic or judicial freedom. Women suffer under the heavy hand o... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Guide to The Koran: 4 of 14
The Koran (Qur'an) is divided into schools of very different thought. To understand why there is a clear dichotomy of the Islamic holy book, one must understand how it was written and the political climate surrounding the prophet (Muhammad). While Muhammad lived in Mecca, his place of birth and home to his tribe (the Quraish)... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Religion: 7 of 21
Polytheistic religions, once considered "idol worship", are the most peaceful and benign belief systems on offer today (Hinduism, Buddhism). On the other end of the scale, monotheistic faiths are divisive and based on utter compliance to senseless scripture. The promises are wild and erotic, the punishments are severe and the... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Making the world a better place: 13 of 34
The solution is so simple to us and our conceptions of how we want the world to exist but unfortunately everyone fancies their own world and these ideas are not always compatible. The danger we found ourselves in is the ideological battle; with so many nationalist, religious and cultural boundaries to separate us it is hardly... More..
Education > College Life Student politics on campus: 2 of 5
The Exchange of IdeasThe University system is a breeding ground, often in more than one way, that allows everyone a voice and equal platform. As students, our different backgrounds and hopes are all cast into a melting pot of ideas that must surely bubble and froth with the emergence of opinions.By the time students arrive at... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Hinduism Scriptures and theology in Hinduism: 2 of 4
Hindu scriptures take on a diverse role from monotheistic, Semitic religion. Instead of being prescriptive they are descriptive insisting more on self-enlightenment than collective submission. The Hindu scriptures are numerous including the Vedas, Upanishads and Puranas among them. Oftentimes scriptures will relate the story ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Mastering the 50-75 yard shot: 1 of 2
This is where golf stops being a science and becomes an art. This length of shot is all about control: distance and spin control. First, to manipulate distance, you must be able to regulate the length of your swing. Swinging all the way back might have worked for that power hungry driver but the wedge is a whole new set of ru... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms An anti-christian epidemic: 9 of 17
This new tirade, against monotheistic religions in general, is not only justified but necessary for us to advance to the next level in civilization. Religion has brought outrageous consequences for human life including genocide supported by God, views of the Earth as flat and the animals as creatures of sub existence to human... More..