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Jason Sorrell is a native of Ft. Wayne, IN who currently works and resides in Austin, TX. Shortly before graduating from Heritage High School in 1991, Jason joined the US Army as an artillery crewman in order to earn college tuition and see Europe. While

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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Moral issues of abortion: 1 of 53

The debate regarding the legality and morality of abortion generates a tremednous amount of emotional energy from both sides of the debate. Those in favor and those opposed to the legality of abortion are passionate about what they believe in, and each side feels they are doing what is in the best interests of the mother, th...
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Wiccan ways: Morals & beliefs: 1 of 8

Visit any local bookstore in the US and you will no doubt run across several titles on "Wicca", a self-gratifying term for what is more commonly referred to as witchcraft. The fact that the term "Wicca" or "Wiccan" is in use is a symptom of an issue I am going to discuss here. Suffice it to say that, as you wander through th...
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead How to succeed at any job by understanding you are always self-employed: 3 of 16

Regardless of who you work for, you are self-employed. You could be a fry-cook at a local fast-food chain or an art merchandising internet mogul. Even if you wear a name tag and your check comes from some corporate office, the most important name on that check is your own. You work for You Inc...or at least the most successf...
Sciences > Sociology The hypocrisy of racism: 3 of 15

I would like to begin this article by stating clearly that I am opposed to any racially inspired activity. I feel that a mature intellect should be able to rise above his her her racially motivated inclinations and make decisions with a minimal amount of bias. I truly feel that all individuals should be judged based on their...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Are people born gay?: 12 of 52

To answer with a definitive "yes" or "no" to this question would be to over-simplify a very complex issue and lead to certain extreme risks. The correct answer is that, yes, a person can be born with a genetic predisposition toward being homosexual. That predisposition is natural, and should this trait express itself, then t...
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Artificial intelligence and the questions surrounding it: 3 of 11

I think quite a bit. That may not immediately make much sense or have any real impact on anyone, as I believe everyone is involved in some sort of active thought process, even in sleep. However, as my girlfriend will tell you, I find myself thinking about things that have little or no immediate relevance to what I am doing. ...
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Assessing the BDSM lifestyle: 3 of 10

Anton LaVey, the founder of the Church of Satan, envisioned a "Five Point Program" for the future which he felt would make the world a better place, even for non-Satanists. Among these ideas was the prediction of the creation of artificial beings; custom designed slaves which would act as a labor force and as entertainment f...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Why the nice guy never gets the girl: 8 of 19

Take it from a real womanizer...the nice guy never gets the girls. He just gets what he deserves. First of all, allow me to clear up the misconception of the "Nice Guy" myth. There is no such thing. The "Nice Guy" is right there with the unicorn, Bigfoot, and pixies...he is a fairytale creature meant to provide a moral examp...
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages History of the Knights Templar: 4 of 9

The Knights Templar was a Christian monastic order formed after the first Crusade. Our fascination with this order in modern times is largely to do with their fall, which involved charges heresy and a falling away from their Christian beliefs. This essay will be written in three sections. Section one will provide a documente...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms We need to take action to ensure a better future for society: 5 of 10

I wrote this article several years ago for a now defunct web-zine, and ran across it today while updating my accounts elsewhere. The ideas in this article were described as "challenging" and "dangerous"... no doubt ideal for my brethren in the Cult of Cthulhu. Let me know what you think.[/i] Satanism, perha...