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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Science fiction: 49 of 155

Prologue In the centre of the large hall, swathed in furs, a figure slept upon a leather bed. Dim lights shone gently upon the protective frames of priceless artworks lining the generous wall space. Knights arrayed in armour hand-crafted by gods engaged nameless, foul beasts in mortal combat; mothers in rags suckled helpless...
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Why politicians lie: 13 of 34

The very concept of a politician, as opposed to king, emperor or dictator, depends entirely upon the existence of elective democracy. By its very nature the concept of the 'elected representative' brings with it the shadow of corruption, the risk of and opportunity for the abuse of power. It has been said the person most abl...
Politics, News & Issues > War & Terrorism The real meaning of Jihad: 6 of 8

As recent events have clearly shown I take great personal risk in posting the following words, and as a reasonable, educated man, I feel that intolerance is in no way a reason to still the hand of curiosity, that quest for knowledge and truth that drives discovery. As such I appreciate this post may make me a target for cont...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Who is God?: 49 of 65

Who is God? It seems the best way to begin this topic is to make a point about preconceptions. Firstly, we are not Gods ourselves, and so we often leap to inaccurate conculsions due to personal bias, a lack of education or available information, our own human limitations, call it what you will. The writer, however, feels tha...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Why you should vote in the next election and why it's worth it: 32 of 41

Should you vote in the next election? Yes. Yes you should. In no way is it morally acceptable to negate this responsibility. To abstain from a vote is, to say the very least, a deeply greivous act. It is reprehensible. It is an insult to your very own blood. And shortly, we will discuss why... Is it really worth it? Will you...