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What can I say about me? I am a 60 year old male born in the UK and now residing in South Australia. My working life has been varied starting of in the forces (Army), to long distance trucking, operator of heavy earthmover machinery, a manager in engineering,

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Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Is Heaven a real place or a state of being?: 27 of 59
Is Heaven a real place or a state of being? Heaven in the Plural use in sense of "sky" is probably from Ptolemaic theory of space composed of many spheres, but it was also formerly used in the same sense as the singular in Biblical language, as a translation of Heb. pl. shamayim. Heavenly "beautiful, divine" is from 1460, of... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Is life worth living?: 51 of 111
Since the 30th March 2004 I have pondered this question over and over again, then when I thought things were settling down, on the 27th March 2006 it was reactivated. Before I go any further let me put the readers mind to rest, I am in no way contemplating suicide, but I have tried putting myself in the shoes of those that d... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Your definition of cheating: 41 of 89
The English language is a challenge in itself, the word 'cheating' has more than one result in its meaning. Ironically in today's society, cheating is instantly described as sexual disfavour toward your partner married or otherwise, or some intent along those lines like a stolen kiss. Cheating is an act of deception, be it b... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should religion be banned from all public places?: 18 of 37
Should religion be banned from all public places? The implications at the thought of this are mind blowing. How would you even start to assess what should be taken from a public place(s) and what is the question asking? What is classed as a public place? Short of your own home everything is public. It is certainly something ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?: 5 of 10
If it was not such a serious illness with some triskaidekaphobias (fear of Friday 13th) try saying that after a few beers, it would almost be a comedy, a comedy of errors. In numerology 13 is classed as an imperfect number or out of balance with 12 as we have 12 months in a year, 12 signs of the zodiac, 12 gods of Olympus, 1... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Disappearing lakes, shrinking seas and faltering rivers: 1 of 1
One of the greatest things taken for granted is water. It receives no media input of awareness in the same context of say deforestation. Yet this life force, which is more important than food, is being diabolically misused and abused globally. Some of it is big business some of it is necessity by over-population that is caus... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Is true love really blind?: 22 of 43
Is love blind? Oh! Most certainly it is and an age-old concept going back to the days of Cupid' the God of Love (Eros in the Greek & Cupid in the Latin)? Cupid was often painted and sculpted with a blindfold; significant of the fact that once a hidden arrow touched lovers they became blind to the faults or the unsuitability ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Where is Jesus in today's society: 14 of 26
Where is Jesus in Today's Society? John 14:2 My Father's house has many rooms. If that were not true, would I have told you that I'm going to prepare a place for you? 3 If I go to prepare a place for you, I WILL COME AGAIN. Then I will bring you into my presence so that YOU WILL BE WHERE I AM. I am glad this question has bee... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Will higher gasoline prices mean lower sales for new cars?: 7 of 13
It is a faculty of mans nature to immediately fear the worse when something appears to threaten that which he has grown accustom to. Suppositions are formed and a generalization feeds through the media influenced community like a computer virus and before you know it there is panic and worry, above all stress being caused wi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Can Christians ever manage to reclaim Christmas as a holy day?: 18 of 33
Can Christians ever manage to reclaim Christmas as a holy day? In what sense is this question asked? Is it from the yearly festival angle or is it from the Scriptural and worship angle? Christmas means so many things to so many people. Today's concept of it is that it celebrates the Birth of Christ; well the queen of England... More..