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Jon Dainty Sr. is a minister of the Gospel, a former military verbatim court reporter, an amateur radio operator (NM0O), and the Philosophy Steward in Arts & Humanities Channel. These are the Philosophy sub-channels:

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Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Is it fair to ask underdeveloped countries to "go green" when many advanced industrial countries owe their success to destructive environmental practices?: 1 of 58
We Are All in This TogetherWhether a developing or a highly-industrialized nation, each is responsible for the future health of its people and the planet. The crisis that we as humanity face is not confined to one set of borders, nor will any one nation be able to stave off its effects without cooperation of a kind never befo... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Should Internet community sites allow complete freedom of speech or should content be regulated for inappropriate material?: 1 of 48
Free For All Here TodayIf this is the kind of introduction new visitors to your Internet community site are getting, your site will be a black hole inside a week. The good, the bad, the ugly, and the mediocre will all be quickly swallowed by the loud, inane, and insane among your "guests."Having some experience with this kind... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Is there such a thing as a "true" American?: 1 of 32
If you were assigned find all "Americans," you would encounter great difficulty because this nation displays such overwhelming diversity. We came here from everywhere else in the world, and we may become Americans either by birth or by choice. Our history is clouded by war and by prejudice, but "true" Americans will stand out... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to set goals in your career path: 1 of 18
The Rules of the UniverseThough your career is yours alone, you share many characteristics with others equally ambitious. In order to make the most of the opportunities that you encounter, you have to prepare yourself thoroughly and wisely. As Dennis Hopper puts it in the television commercial, "Did you think the road to reti... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues What are the United States Bill of Rights?: 1 of 17
At the time of our nation's official organization, the Congress met in New York City. It was 1789; our senators and representatives faced a practical challenge beyond the completion and adoption of the Constitution. All had experienced the heavy hand of non-representative government, and some of the states wished to include g... More..
Education > Education (Other) Do we need multicultural education?: 1 of 17
Whether the world is a "melting pot" or a chef's salad, diversity of human contact is a given. Once we escape the juvenile confines of our neighborhood, we discover that the people on the next block aren't at all like us. They speak another language at home, their children know things about other countries, and their "traditi... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Jesus as a political figure: 1 of 16
Radical Ideas in a Conservative TimeJesus came onto the scene in Israel when the nation was in great flux. Rome's soldiers tramped down the streets daily, demonstrating their absolute control of the populace. Zealots-ultra-nationalist underground agitators-took every opportunity to make life difficult for the occupation force... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Low-carb diet vs. low-fat diet: Which is more effective?: 1 of 13
What Outcome Do You Want?I am fat. That has been my condition for the past fifteen years or so, and only one person on this planet can effectively change that condition. Through the years, I have learned to live with plate-glass windows and full-length mirrors, though neither is flattering to someone who is "super-sized."If I... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Can you believe in God and also in what science has proved: 1 of 11
The "Faith" DilemmaThe splashy preachers in their thousand-dollar suits and gold-crusted TV sets want you to know that faith is the only answer. Scientists encourage us to think about the world around us analytically. Do you know which of them is right? Do you believe that neither offers the right perspective?Since the dark t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life How we think about time: Philosophical and practical implications: 2 of 21
Can I Speed Up Everything I Do?Through the ages, people have searched for better-that is, faster and more efficient-ways to do whatever tasks they did. They looked for methods that allowed the length of time engaged in work to be shortened, and they were concerned with the amounts of time it took for someone to finish particu... More..