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Regan is a father of three with a fourth on the way. He is a graduate from Great Lakes Christian College with a BRE in Biblical Theology & Christian Ministry. Currently, he is attending Union Institute & University with the goal of receiving his M.A. in History

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Education > Education (Other) Should school vouchers be allowed for parochial schools?: 1 of 19
Teachers, those who should be most adamant about improving the education system, lead the charge against vouchers (National Education Association, "Vouchers"). For the sake of religious freedom and failing inner-city schools, teachers and other citizens should reconsider the school voucher issue. Vouchers provide inner-city s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Testimonies: Christians without a church: 3 of 30
The question becomes slightly different when we examine what church is. Too often church has become associated with buildings, paid clergy, a worship service, and various programs. A group of people can have the most elaborate worship building, the best minister in all of the land, a breathtaking worship service, and programs... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian reflections on the kingdom of God: 3 of 25
What is the good news of the New Testament? That is a question I always thought had a simple answer: "Jesus died on the cross for our sins, so that we might have a proper relationship with him." Although that statement is true, it is not the good news as it is described in the New Testament.Early in his ministry Jesus started... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Commentary: Campaign finance reform: 2 of 16
The current system of funding our presidential candidates creates an atmosphere for the President to be beholden to wealthy citizens and corporate interests rather than equally representing each American citizen. This allows our foreign and domestic policies to be a "private preserve of the rich and corporate interests". The ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Deciding whether tithing should be based on gross income or net: 7 of 50
Let us give till it hurts. Tithing (giving 10%) is a myth. We should give to the point in which we make financial sacrifices to give. C.S Lewis said, "I'm afraid biblical charity is more than merely giving away that which we could afford to do without anyway."Proper giving for financially blessed Christians who live in nation... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations The early church vs. modern churches: 5 of 20
In Acts 2:42 we see that the church lived in a life sharing the Apostle's teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer. If you looked around at churches today, I do not know if we could honestly describe them as sharing in those elements. Churches all over the place focus on other things rather than these, and I th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should soldiers be allowed to opt out of wars they disagree with?: 6 of 22
If a nation believes the wars they fight are just, then that nation should have no problem with allowing its soldiers to decide whether to fight in specific wars. If the cause is truly just, then the soldiers would be more than willing to volunteer and fight. If the war is not just, then the lack of volunteering soldiers woul... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Parents of a stillborn child: 5 of 14
I was at work. The phone rang. "Clem's Collectibles. This is Regan. How can I help you?" It was Dewitt Women's Health. They told me to meet my wife at the hospital. That was all the information I received. My mind figured that one of our babies had died. We were expecting twins. I walked out to the car and started to cry as I... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 138 of 307
Genuine faith results in a transformation of all areas in one's life, even personal political views. Faith and political convictions cannot be separated.Every action stems from faith, and true faith always manifests itself in actions. If our political convictions do not line up with our proclaimed faith, then our faith is jus... More..
Sciences > Psychology How to search for the genius inside you: 2 of 4
Genius is the result of a rare natural ability which, often when nourished, creates new ideas or items. Saying that it is a "rare natural ability" makes my definition different than that held by Simone de Beauvoir when she wrote, "One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius" (Beauvoir 133). It comes down to a philosophical... More..