: About Me

I graduated from Kansas State last December with a degree in print journalism. I am searching for a writing job with a newspaper, magazine or some form of online media. I love reading, fishing, basketball, football, music and philosophy. I tend to lean to left when it comes to my political beliefs, but I try to look at each candidate on an individual basis no matter what political party they are loyal to. Environmental issues have always interested me and I'm particularly interested in America's energy policies and how these policies effect the environment.

My passion is ...

finding common ground with people

I know too much about ...

Politics

My parents always told me ...

be open-minded

My childhood ambition ...

N.B.A. player

My favorite memory ...

Making a game winning basket

Why I write ...

To communicate with others

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

PBS, Discovery Channel, James Taylor, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan

My first job ...

self-employed lawn service

My best moment ...

vacationing in Minnesota with my family

My inspiration ...

Free thinking people trying to make the world better

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are you obligated to be moral?

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I think a person is obligated to be moral, but we are divided about what constitutes as moral behavior. My views on morality would contrast with the views of someone who believes that a person needs to believe in a higher power to be moral. While I believe in God, I also believe atheists are capable of leading moral lives. People too often use simplistic logic to try and understand a complex world. Sure it would be a simpler world if all atheists were bad, and all religious people were good but that just isn't the case. Throughout history both believers and non-believers alike have engaged...

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