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Vengeance, the Driving Force in War and Terrorism
Without the destructive emotions that fuel violence, however, war and terrorism would end. Their essence may actually be hatred or the perennial thirst for revenge. [...]
The Insidious Reason We Still Cut Boys
If your excited neighbor came home from the hospital with his newborn son and you noticed that the child’s earlobes had been cut off, you’d be alarmed, and you would likely call the police.. [...]
Moral Equivalence?
The conclusion is stated modestly here; one could say “shameful” or “outrageous”. For critics on both sides, the point is: wrong. And at its core the argument is the same. [...]
Church and State in the 21st Century: A Story of Human Evolutionary Growth
Government is a necessary feature of all complex societies. It must regulate and coordinate a multiplicity of diverse economic, political, public health, cultural, and moral activities... [...]
It all began in Rome
The co-operation of the Christian Church and the State for mutual support and benefit began in Rome in 312 C.E. when the Emperor Constantine invaded Italy in an attempt to seize control of R [...]
Freedom of religion, abuse of power in Louisiana and social connectedness
In May of this year the Louisiana State Legislature passed a law – House Bill No. 71 – requiring that the Ten Commandments be posted in every elementary, secondary and post-secondary classro [...]
When Jesus is Your Co-Pilot, Wear a Helmet
So, when I see a car on the road with a fish sticker on the back bumper that encircles the word ‘JESUS’, I usually feel good about the intentions of the person behind the wheel. The problem [...]
EDITORIAL: THE UNHOLY ALLIANCE
Priests kept people in check by convincing them that the world was irrational, that their minds were powerless, and that the pursuit of personal happiness was sinful. Meanwhile, tyrants main [...]
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