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Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Is the Christmas tree a religious symbol?: 2 of 26

If a symbol has a particular meaning for a time, and then everyone forgets that meaning, is it still the same symbol? For example, if, a thousand years from now, no one remembers Nazi Germany and the swastika becomes either forgotten or takes on a new meaning, will it still be a symbol of Nazi Germany? In our time, when we s...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 31 of 202

A Christmas Sonnet Shall I explain to thee of Christmas Day, And why it's something that we celebrate? For God so loved the world, as if to say, "I send My Son to you to change your fate." The Father's love embodied in the Son, Who showed us how to live a better Way Of Peace, Hope, Joy and Love for everyone. Like fools, we c...
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Can you get to heaven by being good?: 18 of 108

"I believe that if you're basically a good person, you will go to heaven". How many times have I heard someone say that? And what a wonderful, feel-good idea it is. But it's wrong! Many people would love to believe that being good will get them to heaven. In fact, some part of me would like o believe it as well. But you see,...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 46 of 192

What a ridiculous question! Perhaps we should also ask: 'Should one's views on health care influence a citizen's vote?'. Or how about one's views on education, taxation, or war? Anything that shapes a person's views, priorities, and values, will, and should, affect that person's decisions. If I own a small business, my vote ...
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 61 of 215

In the abortion debate, the two sides are usually described as: "Pro-Life" and "Pro-Choice". Those who are opposed to abortion are in favour of preserving the life of the unborn child. Those in favour of abortion wish to promote "a woman's right to choose". This last phrase refers to the right to choose what one does with on...
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 103 of 359

PROLOGUE Fustian awoke with a start. Something was different that morning. Yes, it was definitely morning, he knew that. Not because it was light, for it was never light in this place. Rather, he had spent so many days and nights traveling through the Oscuria Forest that he now knew how to tell the difference between night a...
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Is euthanasia ethical or unethical?: 5 of 17

Recently, here in Canada, a man named Robert Latimer was released from prison, after having been convicted of killing his severely disabled daughter several years ago. He is appealing his conviction, because in his mind, he had committed a merciful act. Merciful to whom? My niece was born severely disabled. One of the many a...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Tolerance and the truth: 7 of 20

Unity. Peace. Understanding. Tolerance. Cooperation. These are things which all, or at least most, of us want in our world. I'm in favour of all of the above. However, what I'm about to write is going to sound intolerant and probably politically incorrect. Recently, World Religion Day was observed. There is a reason why I ha...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas Eve: 14 of 31

T'WAS THE BEGINNING OF CHRISTMAS T'was the beginning of Christmas, and down in Judea, Great things were happening; they had no idea That because of the census, the couple would come To Bethlehem, where they'd bring forth a son. A son who, for centuries, had been expected, But when the time came, He was much neglected. You se...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) The Golden Compass: Is religious criticism warranted?: 9 of 18

Is "The Golden Compass" dangerous? Should we allow our children to read it? Should we boycott the movie? Should we pray that whatever ulterior motives the author may have are thwarted? These are questions that parents, particularly Christian parents, are asking. Is it good to be vigilant and concerned about what our children...