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People that practice sin die and go to Hell. This includes Liars, Thieves, Homosexuals, and Adulterers. For a more detailed list, refer to the Bible.

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is the Bible the word of God: 3 of 42
A very wise man asked me "Does the Bible contain the Word of God?". I quickly shot back, "of course!" ... wrong answer. The Bible does not contain the Word of God, the Bible is the Word of God. There's a big difference, and it makes all the difference in the world. People tend to pick and choose which words they want to belie... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting The prerogatives of a grandparent: 1 of 12
A lot of unnecessary tug-of-war results, when parents and grandparents differ in their opinions on child-rearing and visitation. This is especially true with the first-born grandchild, as grandparents tend to see their children as children themselves. The urge to intervene can be strong, and divisive. In a healthy family atmo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The role of intelligence in modern society: 3 of 31
The role of intelligence in modern society is the same as it's always been. Since the beginning of time, certain individuals have been better studies than their peers. Some progressed as leaders, and admirable souls, while others discovered greed. There's a need for a certain amount of intelligence, however too much is not ne... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Letting farmland lay fallow: Farmers vs. environmental needs: 1 of 10
Having grown up around farming, I have seen firsthand the effects of leaving farmland fallow. Fallow land is land that is left alone, supposedly to help regenerate after farming, this is not a very good way to improve soil. Soil quality can actually become worse if left unattended, due to erosion and heavy-rooted weeds and gr... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How and why to poach certain foods: 2 of 16
Most people poach foods for the health benefits, for there are more tasty ways to prepare food. Another reason this method is used is for the convenience and simplicity, especially for camping and hiking. While food poached in water, with little thought given to seasoning is bland, to say the least, it doesn't have to be.Ther... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Why rocking chairs are the quintessential piece of porch furniture: 1 of 7
As long as man has had porches, he's had rocking chairs sitting on 'em. It's one of the few things that all sectors of this nation have in common. From large mansions to little shacks, and all dwellings in between ... you can find a rocking chair. Before mankind became so consumed with digital media, there were other ways to ... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Gardening: Growing productive tomato plants: 3 of 19
A tomato plant doesn't have to be ordinary, it can be grown as a highly-productive giant with a little knowledge of how it grows. You don't need any special equipment or mail-order specialty plants to grow good tomatoes, either. I grow spectacular plants every year, using techniques I have stumbled on through trial and error.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Book reviews: The God Delusion, by Richard Dawkins: 2 of 12
The God Delusion by Richard DawkinsI am a Christian, and although I am a firm believer in God, I can be silent and listen to opposing views on religion. Richard Dawkins comes across in this work as just another angry atheist. The single connecting thread that I have found in all atheists that I have encountered is a strange a... More..
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Justifying the price of a good plumber: 1 of 6
The scurvy plumber ... the BUTT of jokes, and snickered at behind his back. But you can't do without what we have to offer! When you don't have any water, or you can't flush 'ol number two down the pipe, then we become as mighty as Superman! No amount of technology will ever replace the lowly plumber. Until you've crawled in ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Assessing the success of the organic food movement: 3 of 17
The organic food movement has not really caught on like the proponents hoped it would. There are several reasons for this, the number one being cost. Organic food cost a lot more to produce, and this shows up at the cash register. Organic fare costs 10 to 40% more than commercial food. Most Americans aren't convinced of the h... More..