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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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Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Youtube.com: 15 of 28
What did we do before YouTube? Simply speaking it's the most convenient alternative to movies television, reruns, music videos and documentaries there is. There is no doubt that the idea of screening videos on-line has expansive ends for us and really is the medium of the future. On a continuum it is on-demand entertainment ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought The purpose of religion: 24 of 41
Religion: the outdated glue of civilization. Religion certainly served a purpose once when we were nomadic and didn't know how to form communities and cooperate. The cohesion for humanoids to bond and delegate tasks according to ability was supplemented by religion to a large extent. Religion, as I've said, glued the people ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Exploring the question of freedom offered by atheism: 24 of 38
First, let's argue what freedom isn't. We shall call this hapless state: "trapped" and speak of what comprises a state of entrapment. Being trapped is a confining, claustrophobic state that is devoid of option and free will. My first example of "entrapment" is Death. The fear of death is a daunting prospect for any life-lovi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Favorite literary characters: 8 of 12
The boyhood of Peekay in "Power of One" is my favorite and simply majestic tale of inspiration and fortitude in the face of de rigeur. Peekay's life is set amidst the height of racial hatred in South Africa: segregation and slurs were normal and expected from the whites, while appeasement was considered apologetic and weak. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa What should be done about the Zimbabwean president?: 15 of 22
Robert Gabriel Mugabe must face the wrath of his people, he must stand in court like Saddam Hussein and be ridiculed as a tyrant and dictator. The due process of law must be followed but it seems the result is inescapable; he will surely be put to death if anyone in the courtroom has an ounce of sense and human compassion. I... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) What makes you believe or disbelieve in God: 27 of 37
The existence of a supernatural governing force who meddles in our lives and sends his children to hell to be burnt for eternity (but he still loves them) is laughable at best. It is totally irrational to think that god made an infinitely large universe all for us so that we could occupy a tiny speck of it. That he sent his ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Explaining the modest status of women in Islam: 11 of 15
I have mixed feelings about this modesty we speak of; in fact I think it could go by another name. The demure (or reserved nature) of Islamic women is praised highly as being a state of equality and freedom. Let's examine this further: this covering of the body, face and ornaments doesn't allow physical freedom. If a woman i... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Big Bang or Big Man: How in the heck did we get here?: 65 of 88
The pervasive problem encountering us in this debate is when humans claim a monopoly on knowing what happened at the beginning. Nobody was there, nobody saw existence come into being. These theories' are nothing but speculation, some with rationale and reasoning, and even some fact behind them, but still nothing but guesses.... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing The mental benefits of jogging: 3 of 4
Forget all the advice and complications of dealing with a hectic life for just half an hour of the day and you'll see your problems in a whole new aura. Set this time aside for you and you alone, no pets, no spouses and no work. You can do it early in the morning as the mist is making way for the new day or at sunset when th... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Guide to developing a good pre-shot routine: 5 of 6
Breathe in, breathe out. By the time the air leaves your lungs your swing has sent the ball hurtling into the air and you've culminated all of your practice and skill into another golf shot. But how do you get the best of that moment? One of the best ways is a solid and consistent pre-shot routine. You can all it a dress reh... More..