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The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest
In the novel “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest,” Lisbeth Salander finds herself in a life-threatening situation when her father, a covert Russian operative with a history in the KGB and now an oligarch, attempts to end her life. This occurs while they are both recuperating in a hospital after a violent confrontation where […]
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Jesus Was Homeless And Poor
In the teachings of Jesus, we find a man who was poor and was homeless. Contrastingly, the modern church is often perceived as a bastion of wealth, with extensive holdings in real estate and a complex web of financial interests that include easements, trusts, contracts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and tax privileges. These assets […]
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The Separation Of Powers Only Needed to Protect Free Speech
Madisen argues that the key to protecting free speech lies in the structure of government, specifically the separation of powers. By limiting the authority of Congress, it becomes impossible for them to ban speech. This approach avoids reliance on judicial interpretations of free speech, as no branch has the power to restrict it.
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The Futility Of Enforcing US Federal Law
Enforcing federal law presents several significant challenges. Firstly, federal law only binds the parties before the court, which limits its broader applicability and effectiveness. This means that the impact of federal rulings is often confined to the specific individuals or entities involved in the case, rather than establishing a universally binding precedent.
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Why December 25 Isn’t Jesus’ Birthday
The widely celebrated date of December 25 for Jesus’ birth is not supported by biblical texts. The Bible does not specify this date as the time of Jesus’ nativity. Furthermore, it mentions that shepherds were in the fields watching over their flocks at the time of Jesus’ birth, an activity that typically occurs during the […]
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The Spurious Narrative Of John 7:53 – 8:11 Concerning Jesus And The Immoral Woman
The narrative concerning Jesus’ merciful intervention on behalf of a woman accused of immorality aka adultery is often debated. This passage, commonly associated with the Gospel of John, is considered by leading scholars to be a later addition, not found in the earliest manuscripts or in the most authoritative versions of the Bible. It is […]
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MacArthur Park
As I listen to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park,” a stream of reflections flows through my mind. The homeless individuals in Santa Monica, seeking refuge in public washrooms, are also created in God’s image-He must of had a very good reason to do that. Even if I were to contribute a fortune, be it a million […]
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Ajax
In the cinematic portrayal “The Warriors,” Ajax emerges victorious against the Baseball Furies, relying solely on his formidable combat prowess and raw physical strength, without the aid of a bat.
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The Collapse of False Religion: A Global Reckoning
The United Nations has recognized the detrimental impact of misguided religious practices, including their role in inciting wars and conflicts. In an effort to eradicate such negative influences, the UN aka nations propose a secular approach, focusing solely on scientific and evolutionary principles. This shift, however, leads to a world feeling hopeless. Consequently, political leaders […]
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