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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?: 5 of 83

There is no such thing as "good" nor "evil," only nature. What most people these days don't realize is that words "good" and "bad" came into existence with thedevelopmentof religion. With the evolution of religious belief, humanity was supplied with ever expanding rules with which one was expected to live by. It was "good" f... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is there hidden symbolism in the Christian cross?: 2 of 14

While most American's hold the "cross" to be a representation of Jesus' sacrifice for mankind, the fact of the matter is that the symbolism of the "cross" has existed far before the time of Christianity, and has a much greater meaning than commonly understood. The icon is one which has been passed down from civilization to c... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Animal rights: Is there an animal holocaust?: 1 of 6

That anyone could deny the existence of an animal holocaust baffles me. While the commonly held definition of a holocaust includes the mass eradication of the Jewish population in Germany, the foundation of the definition is centered upon the mass eradication of any form of life; whether it be human, animal, or even plant. B... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Is Hell a real place or a metaphor to deter evil-doers?: 18 of 105
From a religious and atheistic point of view, the undeniable truth of the matter is that hell, a place of endless suffering for sinners, is simply an extended metaphor for a metaphysical nonexistence. The ambiguity of the concept of hell extends from culture to culture, changing with the differences in religious beliefs, but... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Steps towards equality for women: 2 of 11

The first, and most important, step towards equality for women is acknowledging that there exists a sexual hierarchy, in which men rule and women follow. Portrayed as objects of sexual sub-dominance, women have been looked down upon by men since the dawn of modern civilization. Those who once provided us with the necessities... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is abortion a sin?: 5 of 12
Biblically and Religio-Logically speaking, abortion is NOT a sin. In the following paragraphs, I will prove beyond a doubt that abortion is not a sin, and can not be seen as morally wrong, to any religious person. When we talk about abortion, we speak of the "Termination of pregnancy and expulsion of an embryo or of a fetus ... More..
Sciences > Physics The physics of automobile accidents: 1 of 1
(Before reading this article, let it be noted that physics is an extremely complex subject to teach and grasp. Because of the many complexities involved every day events, I will be writing this article with the impression that the reader knows absolutely nothing on the subject. I will assume that this is a mere introduction ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Has the search for religious faith in America been affected by the attacks of September 11, 2001?: 1 of 1
The search for religious faith is a journey most americans partake in. Rarely ever is there anoccurrence which catalyses said search; while many events are claimed to aid in the spiritual growth and expansion of the metaphysical american psyche, the attacks on the World Trade Centers on September 11th did not result in any s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Is the recent increase in natural disasters God's judgement?: 13 of 23
The recent increase in natural disasters is not God's judgement. It is the natural order of the planet and the intervention of the human species that cause such disasters. While humans have a large effect on the earth, most of the natural disasters that have occurred up to date have because of the Earth's, as well as the gal... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Should parents make moral judgments for their children based on their own beliefs?: 9 of 10
It is an inarguable matter, whether or not a parent should make moral decisions for their child. The answer is undoubtedly yes, parents have a right to, and a responsibility to. Before a certain age, children do not have the capacity to make morally based decisions on certain matters. The simple reason for this is because th... More..