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Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) A secret society that rules the world: 1 of 39
The advent of secret societies to control the masses, or in some cases the world is not new, and it is not based on the things we see on the surface. And as one author referenced above, it is not something that can be held together throughout the hundreds of years of its existance without some type of supernatural entity hold... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snakes: 2 of 60
From the garden of Eden, to the jungles of Peru,The belly crawling reptile is the bain of me and you.It hides in the shadows, and swings from a tree,And unless you are aware of it, it has an advantage over thee.Its tongue is its poison, both in words, and in sense,To deceive Adams legacy, and allow mortality to commense.Many ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: The tithe: 2 of 46
The tithe actully has been controversial in that the true meaning behind the concept God gave to Isreal has been lost.The tithe was the means by which the people of Israel supported the Temple by giving 10% of the fruits of their labor to God for use by the people dedicated to the church. It could include food, livestock, and... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should the media have freedom of speech?: 5 of 103
This concept in todays world is very much a question that needs to be addressed because of how the media has changed over 2.5 centuries. Originally, the press was a single person, or small group of publishers such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Paine who had a message to get out to the people in regards to freedom, tyrrany, ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The possibility of Christianity as a conspiracy: 1 of 18
Christianity in the historical sense IS a conspiracy! As with all conspiracies, the questions that truly must be asked are, who are the conspirators, and what is their purpose?First, we must look at all contexts of the religion that sprung up with the advent of Christ. The early church that evolved in Israel, Greece, Turkey, ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Going to heaven or hell only depends on you: 4 of 44
It may be an interesting study of man to determine what his ultimate purpose is when Adam was created by God, but I beleive the course of all history is based on a singular test and trial in our free will to determine the fate of each one of us when we stand before the Throne of God on Judgment Day.To understand the core of t... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections on the politics of culture: 2 of 16
The true result of the politics of culture is that our society and government is no longer administered by laws and truth, but by polls and feelings. President Clinton was not the first, but was definately the most prolific 'leader' who followed policies based on polls that were taken daily sometimes in regards to what his pl... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) The most prolific writers in literary history: 2 of 14
The most famous name that stands out in his volume of work over a lifetime certainly is William Shakespeare. I dont think there has been a writer whos works stand the test of time so much as Shakespeare's have. We see them taught in all levels of school, made into plays and movies, and remade over and over in modern perspecti... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions The Egyptian roots to New Age faith: 1 of 7
To really understand the Egyptian roots of New Age you must go further back to the time of Babylon and King Nimrod.Much of new age actually comes from the astrology and processes founded by Nimrod and Semiramus and through their son which was considered a reincarnation of Nimrod.Semiramus was treated as a goddess and has pass... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Futility: 13 of 86
What is the feeling we have inside when you know you cannot win?To have your mind, body, and soul suggest the fight isnt worth the risk.No matter how much planning we choose to do, there always is a way,For things we couldnt have possibly known, to stop us in our stay.That feeling of stagnation, not matter how much we try,To ... More..