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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 12 of 348
During the second world war, our family was still living in Germany. My grandmother was a well-known athlete and had won several medals that had a swastika on them. As Hitler rose into power and his intentions became clear, our family had to make a decision about what to do. Our family was well-respected and possessed Hitler... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Life: 61 of 1201
Life Not always knowing what to believe, Not always trusting what you perceive. Holding on to the lessons that you learn, Going full speed around every turn. Learning lessons and making mistakes, Knowing when to charge ahead or hit the brakes. Finding out what happiness really means, And that the world isn't always as it see... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which video game console is better: PlayStation 3 or Wii?: 3 of 56
When you compare video game systems, graphics and power are not the only factors that make a console great. The Playstation 3 is a powerhouse of graphics and processing ability. It is also very expensive and lacks a solid game library. Currently the best titles that run on it are the ones that were made for the Playstation 2... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 14 of 193
Everyone reaches that time in their life when they have to stand on their own two feet. High school is over and mom and dad aren't supporting your lifestyle anymore. For me, this happened shortly after I turned twenty-one. I have always been a very independent person. I got my first job when I was eleven, I bought my own car... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 95 of 784
Love Like the happiest dance ever begun, Like the saddest song ever sung. From the fluttering of a broken heart, To the motivation to give it another start. It is weakness at the knees, It is the desire to impress and please. Expressed in a lingering hug and kiss, A stinging reminder of those you miss. Moments of pain and gr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife What methods does Satan use to tempt people?: 16 of 77
Biblically Satan is only an archangel cast down from heaven for trying to become God. He is also referred to as the "Father of all Lies". It would appear that Satan uses methods similar to the modern-day magician. He is a master of the art of suggestion. Satan has no actual power over what people do or over what happens in t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should soldiers be allowed to opt out of wars they disagree with?: 22 of 73
Freedom, democracy, loyalty. When a person signs up to join the military, they are doing more than earning a free education. They are making a statement that they will uphold and secure our values and safety above all else; at any cost. Something that a soldier learns from their first day of boot camp is that they are no lon... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories Which is the better video game platform: Console or PC?: 13 of 29
This discussion easily leans toward the console side of this debate. Gamers have been arguing over this question for years and years, and until recently there was no real way to finalize which system is truly better for gamers. That was until Microsoft released its cross-platform games for windows program. One of the biggest... More..
Sciences > Medical Technology Would you be willing to take advantage of genetic screening/engineering to overcome sterility and guarantee a child free of genetic diseases?: 5 of 9
From a religious perspective, the body is the temple of the soul and as long as changing the body does not change the soul, most would agree that genetic screening is morally acceptable. After this point has been clarified, we then have to answer the question of motivation. If all that we're doing is giving a person a chance... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Having a bad day: 65 of 106
Accident: My turn signal is flashing funny. Yep, the right one is definitely faster than the left. With a sigh I reached down and took a sip of my coffee. I anxiously peered through the windshield at the traffic light. If things kept going this slow then I was going to be late for work. The light changed and the vehicles aro... More..