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Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our next generation: Are things getting better or worse?: 9 of 202
Life is definitely getting worse for our kids. Compare today's kids to the kids from 40 years ago. What ever happened to that small town feeling? What happened to spending all day outside instead of inside on a computer or watching tv. Is playing outside bad for you or not good enough for a kid now that we have ipods and all ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God How does the religious view of creation (intelligent design) make sense?: 2 of 28
Please consider: We were not around 141 years ago either. On that basis, how can we really be sure of the events of 1865? Did the Civil War really happen? No one living can attest to it.But, we do have the history written by those who were there and were eye-witnesses. Even if written history is somehow suspect, we have foren... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) The current and future benefits of nanotechnology: 1 of 9
The article "Nanotechnology" says that nanotechnology is sometimes called "molecular manufacturing", which "is a branch of engineering that deals with the design and manufacture of extremely small electronic circuits and mechanical devices built at the molecular level of matter". The Institute of Nanotechnology in the U.K. ex... More..
Other The world's funniest joke: 20 of 109
THE CHILI CONTESTNotes from an Inexperienced Chili Taster Named FRANK:"Recently I was honored to be selected as an Outstanding Famous Celebrity in Texas, to be a judge at a chili cook-off because no one else wanted to do it. Also the original person called in sick at the last moment, and I happened to be standing there at the... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Imagining a world without computers: 7 of 36
Sit back and take a moment to just imagine what it would be like with no computers. No more waking up early to check emails, no more posting on this site. How would you feel, better? I believe so. No more worrying about who emailed you and that you have to check 50 emails each day to keep up. Now imagine instead on taking tha... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Was the Apollo moon landing real or a hoax?: 8 of 40
If you did not read it already, here is my previous article outlining why the Apollo moon landing was real.I believe that man really landed on the moon. There was an episode on television that stated that the moon landing was a hoax and gave "evidence" as to why. I saw this episode when it aired and then later looked it up an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues With a huge federal deficit to consider, should taxes on the middle class be reduced?: 1 of 5
The question here really comes down to, "Can the middle class live their lives with the current taxes in place?" Yes they can! We have been paying these taxes and can live off of them. While the government should limit its spending a little more, taxes are necessary to keep the freedoms that we have in place. I wouldn't mind ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 37 of 149
Yes it should! This country was created based on God. On our money it says "In God We Trust." Why shouldn't the Bible be used anymore to swear testifiers in? If they believe in God, then it will help their moral conscience let them tell the truth easier. If they don't, then there shouldn't be any fear from placing a hand on a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Why do the theories of creation and evolution have to be mutually exclusive: 4 of 15
Is it not possible for Creation and Evolution to be the same thing?First we must understand each to make a logical conclusion of whether they could be the same thing. Creation is the story from the book of Genesis in the Bible that tells us that the world was created in seven days by God with God working on six of these days ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Religion: Tolerance of others: 6 of 19
Isn't it Great to Live in A World Where there is a possibility of people being tolerant of living with people of other religions or no religions at all? The United States may not have a perfect country, but it's nice that even though some people may have some weird beliefs, or even just different ones and we can still get alo... More..