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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Why Bush wants war: 1 of 29
Why Bush Wants War. The height of arrogance is to assume one knows the mind of God regarding any particular circumstance. To believe that our intellect, study of the scriptures or inner voices allow us to predict with 100% accuracy the reaction of the Lord to anything is to lift ourselves up to the same deified status that G... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Tips for improving family life: 3 of 28
"Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. -Jane Howard- "Families" They come in all sizes, shapes and colours. Their members do too! Some are gifted with great intellect and some struggle to learn basic skills. Some have wonderfull talents and ... More..
Business > Sales Ways to become a great salesman: 1 of 6
Create a Sale Selling is both art and science. Having mastery of both these aspects will make you a formidable salesperson and lots of money. As most of us are not savants when it comes to selling we must obtain the necessary skills and abilities the old fashion way. That means studying theory, technique, and then practicing... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars The best way to buy new cars: 4 of 18
Buying a new vehicle is the second largest expense many people ever experience beside their purchase of a domicile. It can be a fun and exciting experience or tantamount to being hit by a city bus. The quality of the experience is determined by the amount of preparation one puts into the process before arriving at the dealer... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) The road to 9-11 and the road back: 1 of 4
It is interesting to me how the media keeps missing the point regarding the recent spate of retired generals voicing their opinions about Donald Rumsfeld and his ability to lead. One almost has to wonder if it is intentional on their part. Can so many seemingly literate, knowledgeable, supposedly politically astute and inqui... More..
Sciences > Genetics Is cloning our pets a slippery slope to human cloning?: 2 of 7
The ethical questions surrounding human cloning are many and complex. Some people come at the issue from a religious perspective because the state of the art for embryonic cloning still destroys the embryo. Others worry about the science being used for nefarious purposes. The fear is that despots and dictatorial regimes migh... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Perspectives on the new war in Lebanon: 3 of 7
The Interdependence of Islamic and Christian Societies and the Consequences of Fundamentalist Philosophies First, let me say that the title of this piece is easily the most impressive part of the whole. It is relatively easy to come up with a catchy, bombastic, sensational or pompous title and quite difficult to conduct the ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion The differences between Islam and Christianity: 13 of 26
Religious Zealots of any Ilk are dangerous. The height of arrogance is to assume one knows the mind of God regarding any particular circumstance. To believe that our intellect, study of the scriptures or inner voices allow us to predict with 100% accuracy the reaction of the Lord to anything is to lift ourselves up to the sa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Concerns about Barack Obama's health care strategy: 9 of 17
Healthcare in America is a convoluted and complex subject. There are many facets, factions and special interest groups representing many different points of view. Some would have you believe that any material change to our present system will result in the end of the republic. Others posit that radical change is the only soc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Assessing the need for congressional term limits: 4 of 7
First, let me say that I am in favor of term limits for all elected officials, particularly our senators and congressional representatives. Term Limits are the only way to prevent the creation of a class of professional politician more interested in reelection then public service. Over time, professional politicians feel ent... More..