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My character and personality have been forged from transition and faith. I grew up in Asuncion, Paraguay, where I attended a small Christian school and helped my parents at church on the weekends. After high school, moved to the U.S. where I attended Wheaton

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Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Should oil companies pay a windfall profits tax?: 1 of 16
No simple response exists to address the complexity of Big Oil's profit margins - especially when the political nature of the oil crisis is factored into the equation. Implementing a windfall profits tax is a viable component to regulating oil prices, but it cannot stand by itself.The problem of high oil prices is an issue of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 27 of 254
In a country with such diverse opinions about eternity and spirituality, swearing on the Bible has now become an insult to both Christians and non-Christians alike. Our justice system is full of rituals that encourage every citizen to consider the sacredness of human life and the laws that govern healthy human interaction. Tr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Do you need a religion to be spiritual?: 23 of 53
A person who is spiritual searches to find the meaning and purpose of this life. Think for a second... A defiant two-year-old has spirit... A wild mustang has spirit... And, a team with spirit forges its own path to victory.If you are on your search for meaning, here are a few points that any veteran can tell you:1.Your longi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Cultures (Other) Defining 'society': 2 of 4
Society is the lie and the hope that we all believe. In our deepest parts, we yearn for meaning. We confuse love for utility, and we long to hear somebody say, "You matter to me", "Good job, you were a great help", and, perhaps the most powerful confession, "I need you." When we can't seem to hear these words from God, we see... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Undocumented and illegal immigrants should have a roadmap to US citizenship: 64 of 84
Undocumented and illegal immigrants pose an incalculable threat to our society. The balance of benefit to risk may be measured with complicated econometrics, but numbers cannot measure fear. Valuable workers and terrorists alike may be living within the borders of our country, state, or township. To sift out the illegals who ... More..