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I am a 31 year old dude transitioning from South Dakota to Missouri. Currently can't wait to see what the middle of America is like. I am an avid Christian who wishes he could be more intensely improving towards Jesus. I enjoy writing and writing software

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Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 2 of 17

Recently I have been hearing Bipolar Disorder being characterized as a behavioral disorder. This has been something I have thought about the disease for a couple of years now. In my past I have diagnosed as bipolar and I can say with all honesty that it was a personal decision to believe that I was. It is apparent to me now t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study The Bible should be considered a valid book for real educational purposes: 3 of 23

Yes, I believe that the bible can legitimately used for wisdom on living life. Before I say this I would like to point out that I am not a bible scholar. I have never read the whole thing through, but I believe I have felt the jist of it. If you believe in Jesus you will feel the magic of the bible. If you don't believe you ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Morals and ethics: decisions of character or social behavior?: 1 of 7
Depends you know? If you think all your decisions are based on social behavior then none of your decisions are based on an inner world. If you think all your decisions are based on character then none of your decisions are based on how they may affect the social context around you. Jesus said whoever follows him will be hated... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why I write: 55 of 254

I like to write to expunge my mind and try to get my opinions across. It is said that asking a question is the best way to get a student to learn. I fell like asking myself a question right now but I will not tell you the question right now. The idea that is coming across my mind is serving others. The greatest leader of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is it against Christian principles to judge others?: 23 of 60
It depends, you know, on what you think judging people really is. If you think judging somebody is looking at the bad in them and proceeding to predict their future, heck yeah judging people is wrong. If you think judging people is looking at the bad in them and pointing it out to them when you do the same thing, heck yeah it... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance How to protect your computer from viruses: 8 of 20

The best way to protect your computer from viruses is to find its identity. Do I mean it's MAC address, maybe. Do I want to write about how you are going to use it and what for yes. You must find your computer's identity in relation to what you use if for. If you use it to peruse ebay and check your AOL account then you shoul... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is drinking a sin for Christians?: 26 of 60
Envision a nice crate with a shaggy blanket on top of it for a tablecloth. You are sitting there with two friends or three to make a church. You guys have a camping lantern on top of the shaggy blanket for light, and a nice glass of fifteen dollar wine. How many glasses could three people have from a typical bottle of wine?Di... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Who would win in a fight: Spiderman or Venom: 5 of 11
I'm writing this article from the perspective of a pacifist Christian just to let you know. From my perspective anybody engaging in a physical fight draws their power from hate and anger, so my opinion is Venom will win. Venom will win because he is fighting to promote violence and anger and physical domination. This is so... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Reducing the crime and recidivism rate in the United States: 4 of 7

I will be writing this article from a very personal point of view so as to expound as much truth as possible. Relating to issues from my own life has shown itself to me to be the most effective way of understanding a situation. OK, let me start by talking about long distance running. When a young buck in high school I was ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Does working out at a 24-hour fitness location improve your ability to lose weight?: 6 of 8
This "Yes" vote is very conditional upon several factors that I will outline in the following words. From my personal experience I have always thought it would be nice to have the flexibility of a 24-hour fitness center. That's just me though. When I'm in the exercise groove I'm a pretty hard-core workouter. Some people t... More..