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I am a married stay at home mom who loves to write and opinionate on just about anything! I have a 6 year old son with ADHD which is a big challenge and even a struggle on a daily basis. I have 2 cats named Hippo and Augustine who are my other children.

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Religion & Spirituality > Islam Explaining the modest status of women in Islam: 1 of 15
The Western media often portrays Muslim women as weak, abused, and oppressed. It is no wonder that many people in America and in Europe are ignorant about the real status of women in Islam if Islam is practiced the way it was intended. It has been my observation that the more orthodox practitioners of Islam are in the West, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Should bisexuals be considered homosexuals?: 2 of 25
Growing up in the conservative part of the South, often referred to as the "buckle of the Bible Belt," I was taught that any sort of same-sex attraction was sinful. As I went through puberty, I realized that I was equally attracted to both males and females alike. Of course, being a dutiful daughter, I suppressed my bisexual... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Laws of Islam concerning women: 3 of 29
As a Christian I have heard Islam referred to as a religion of Satan and other similar names. I have been fascinated with Islam ever since I was a teenager in high school. In today's world, Islam has to be both the most misunderstood and mysterious religion in the world. Probably the most common misunderstanding about Islam ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Can a Christian lose his/her salvation: 7 of 47
Contrary to the doctrine of Fundamentalist Christians salvation is not assured once we are "saved". It can be according to a pamphlet on this topic from the First Assemblies of God a one time thing if a person continues to live a Christian life, but if a person keeps sinning and is not repentant their immortal souls are most... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Female bi-sexuality: 2 of 8
Bisexuality can mean many things to different people. For some heterosexual men it can be subject of many erotic fantasies, hopefully involving themselves. The various women who experience attraction to women it can be either an empowering concept or it can be a source of confusion to those who are unsure of their sexuality.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Should teens have coed sleepovers?: 10 of 33
Sleepovers are a national past time of both kids and teens of both sexes. It is becoming more common to have coed sleepovers. While I am personally all for progress the idea of coed sleep overs is a bit much for me and other parents. Even though my son is only six and has been and hosted a few sleepovers, it is only members ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Interpretations of the Song of Solomon: 1 of 3
The Bible contains in the Old Testament one of the best-known pieces of erotica ever written. Some Christian sects will say it is talking about the relationship between Christ and his Church. Others will say that it is talking about the sexual relationship between husband and wife. It could be say that it parallels both, but... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Testimonies: What I would reform in the Catholic Church: 8 of 22
The Catholic Church needs several reforms, many of them involve unscriptural teachings and unhealthy attitudes on various aspects of human life. I entered the RC IA process in the summer of 2006, dissatisfied with what I had learned in the Protestant churches I had previously attended. I had often heard many anti Catholic se... More..
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Bisexuality: A sexual orientation of its own?: 6 of 16
I have been bisexual for as long as I can remember, however growing up in a conservative religious area of the South I have been for the most part forced to suppress it. In high school I would find myself looking at other girls in the locker room and would often go home feeling guilty about being just as curious about other ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Islam: Hijab in the work places: 4 of 9
The Hijab is probably the most misunderstood aspect of Islam. Last winter on the advice of a sister I decided to wear Islamic attire in the conservative buckle of the Bible belt city. I was stared, called names and even had a teenage girl try to rip it off my head at the local mall. I blame her parents for teaching her to be... More..