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Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Questioning the purpose of belief in God: 3 of 35
As human beings, it is in our nature to try and identify purposes for objects, patterns, and concepts. We can easily understand the application of a hammer, saw, or spear, but what happens when you try and assign a purpose for the wind? You could argue that the wind has no purpose, as it is simply a product of nature. But if... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-hatred: 2 of 20
Two eyes, separated by boneMinding their own socketsI wish that I could cut them outAnd hide them in my pocketsTwo ears a full scull apartStaying hidden from each otherI want to crush them shutWith no more sound to discoverOne stomach churning acidBurning underneath my skinI'll pull it from my throatPurge the pain from within... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations All is well: A look at the problems facing Mormonism: 2 of 17
Ironically, the largest problem facing Mormonism at present is its past. When one reviews the history of the Mormon Church, it is easy to find things that haunt the organization today. From Joseph smiths' plural wives, to the ban from 1848 to 1978 excluding the black community from the opportunity of holding the priesthood, t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Everyday people: 2 of 17
A child shunned from the playmates circleLost from all hope of affectionLets insects crawl on his fingersAs small as the ants he crushesA daughter missing her fatherRaised in confusionFlips through her albumAs torn as the photos she ripsA boy bruising the weakSilencing his conscienceWrites words on a wallAs empty as the can h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Breaking up: 3 of 19
Tears collect in her eyesForming a distorted reflectionFluids aimed at my heartCausing passions convectionFlickering static in her hairClings to her red quivering lipsConcealing lies between her teethShe distracts me with her hipsHer flesh across my skinA warm hand against my faceBut those unfaithful fingersNow seem so out o... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should there be a cut-off age for "kids" who trick-or-treat for candy?: 1 of 4
Second only to Christmas and birthdays, Halloween has always been my favorite event. More than the parties, costumes, and candy, the act of trick-or-treating, for me, is the highlight of the holiday. Till the age of 20, I have religiously filled my pillowcase with pounds of delicious tooth rotting sugar treats. At 16, I often... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Flowers: 60 of 163
Pains reminder of a rose:I used to pass the roses,For fear of the thorns.I learned to let palms bleed,For the scent against my face.Now frost has slain the spring,Gardens hold only thorns.But I still let my palms bleed,For pains reminder of a rose. More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Do you believe in miracles?: 3 of 8
I don't believe in religion, I don't believe in God, and I most certainly don't believe in miracles. That being said, despite my disbelief in deity, it is not uncommon for people to be perplexed as to why I still don't believe in their personal "miracles". Here are five reasons to best explain why I don't believe in the mirac... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Does God really love people?: 6 of 15
Does God really love people? Many atheists argue that if God existed he would be evil and heartless by presenting quotes from the bible where God condoned unpleasant things like rape, murder, and slavery. Likewise many Christians also turn to the bible to support their idea of a God of love, but tend to use more pleasant vers... More..