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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Gay rights and the Christian church: 4 of 141
The issue of gay rights is quickly becoming one of the biggest debates among modern christians. This, of course, is a reflection of society in general. In just the past decade, acceptance of homosexuality has become much more widespread, at least in the United States. The idea of legalizing gay marriage was unthinkable for mo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Basketball Why Lebron James is going to be better than Michael Jordan: 1 of 26
Since His Airness retired (then came back, then retired again), there have been several "next Michael Jordans". First, there was fellow Tarheel Jerry Stackhouse. Suffice to say, Stackhouse never came close to emulating Jordan's greatness. Then along came Kobe Bryant. As far as talent and style of play goes, Bryant has come cl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The case for Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 3 of 65
I am no expert when it comes to American or global politics, I will freely admit. I do know, however, that the American people are becoming increasingly eager for change at the highest levels of government, and of course that includes the president. The catalyst for this, more than any other factor, is the ongoing Iraq war.I ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Are baseball players paid too much?: 2 of 40
Like any other professional athlete, baseball players are paid according to their supposed worth to an organization. The only reason team owners can afford to pay baseball players the exorbitant salaries they are given is because those players generate huge amounts of revenue.Take ticket sales, for instance. The number of tic... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations Romantic dinner ideas for Valentine's Day: 1 of 17
Valentine's Day is supposed to be THE special day for that special someone in your life. And at the risk of sounding as corny as a Hallmark card, it can be. It's really not too difficult to put together a nice evening and dinner together, as long as you're willing to work a little and be creative.I'm going to address this art... More..
Entertainment > Movie Analysis Movie analysis: Controversey of The Tomb of Christ documentary: 2 of 29
Hollywood director/producer James Cameron's documentary on the discovery of a tomb that may have contained Jesus and his family must be evaluated with skepticism. For those unfamiliar with the documentary, it aired on the Discovery Channel on March, 4, 2007, is hosted by Simcha Jacobovici, and asserts that the bone boxes cont... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Assessing if rap can really be considered music: 3 of 41
I should preface this article by revealing my own musical tastes. Rap is not really my thing; I'm definitely more of a rock and roll guy. Rap is basically relegated to the same ranks as Britney Spears and country in my choice of audio pleasures: in other words, I rarely listen to it by choice. However, I will attempt to asses... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism US Navy considers deploying dolphins and sea lions in the war on terror: 1 of 12
In a surprising new twist on the war on terror, the U.S. Navy is now considering enlisting dolphins and sea lions to patrol the waters of one of its most sensitive naval bases. According to a recent press release, Kitsap-Bangor Naval Base in Washington state is seeking to bolster security around its submarines, ships, and und... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Assessing Daniel Craig's performance as James Bond: 1 of 11
Like many others, when I first heard there was going to be a new James Bond, I was a little worried. Pierce Brosnan was definitely not the greatest Bond, but he had a certain suaveness to him that lent itself very well to the role. Four moderately successful movies had effectively made Brosnan this generation's 007.When I fou... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents When parents don't agree with your choice in a significant other: 3 of 32
Introducing a significant other to the parents is never easy, and when they tell you they don't approve, things can really get sticky. On the one hand, most people probably love their parents quite a bit and want to please them, if they chose to seek their approval. At the same time, if they truly love or even just really lik... More..