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BA English, MA coursework Theology/Philosophy.

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Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife What happens when we die?: 53 of 193
When we die do we head for Heaven, Hell or some other kind of afterlife? The answer will definitely surprise you since no one person can answer this with exact authority. Faith-based believers will depend upon the promises made by God including forgiveness and mercy. Your enemies will, of course, be relying on an opposite fat... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to forgive the unforgivable: 12 of 41
Forgiveness is an act of pardon which goes along with God's divine plan of salvation. Forgiving one another is a commandment of God and part of the Lord's prayer, but probably one of the most difficult things in life to do. People cannot be expected to forget a terrible tragedy imposed upon them by others, but it is essential... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Should bloggers be held to the same code of ethics as professional journalists?: 4 of 13
Ethics which apply to professional journalists are vastly different than those imposed upon bloggers. A blog is usually one's personal reflection and opinion. A newspaper or magazine would most likely edit, cut and place such writings in an unprofessional section such as "letters" or "personals". Freedom of speech is a wond... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Theories of Spirituality Logical conclusions about life after death: 7 of 22
Material and spiritual life after death are two very different things. What does logical science tell us about an afterlife? We know that there is the law of entropy which means that the building blocks of materiality break down over time - all things decay. We know that our DNA and genes get passed on to our children and the... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The role of intelligence in modern society: 10 of 31
The Virginia Tech school tragedy once again reminds us how important collective intelligence is in a modern society. During times of trial and high anxiety it is absolutely imperative that people keep their wits about them and exercize reason appropriate to the circumstances. In modern society today, we see such a lack of cri... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is Humanism a religion?: 8 of 24
Humanism is not a religion, but an ideology or philosophical belief. Humanists, such as famous writer Ayn Rand, believe in the importance of the physical over the spiritual and that human beings, intelligence, reason, rationality and what can be seen or known through the physical universe are primary to forming opinions.A rel... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Laws of the universe: 1 of 3
Despite New Age believers laying claim to certain "Laws of the Universe" many theologians and scientists also believe in a possible theory of everything based upon many sound, basic and even Biblical principles which appear to have stood the test of time. The modern-day Theory of Everything was first introduced after Einstein... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: Use of the term "wineskin" in the Bible: 1 of 3
The Bible's Old Testament Psalms reveals a rather unusual passage at 119, verse 83. The author, presumably King David, tells us that he feels like a "wineskin in the smoke" despite the fact that he continues to abide by God's commandments and laws. The passage is often referred to as an example of the early patriarchs followi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Should we fear God?: 16 of 45
"The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom," the Bible tells us. This means that we should have a healthy and intelligent awe and respect for the power and position of a superior being greater than ourselves. This does not mean you need to be frightened of some kind of a vengeful and judgmental father-figure. A fear of God, ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: The book of Ruth: 6 of 16
The Bible's Book of Ruth teaches us about one woman's extraordinary compassion and patience despite all circumstances and odds against her. It is the heroic tale of a woman who lost her husband, yet faithfully commits to follow her widowed mother-in-law Naomi despite potential misfortunes. Although she is forced to glean from... More..