Darren Hewer
What’s Worth Fighting For?
Which differences among Christians really matter, and which ones don’t? A comedian named Emo Phillips tells this joke about religious differences among Christians: I was walking across a bridge one day, and saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. So I ran over and said “Stop! don't do it!” “Why shouldn't I?” he said. I said,...
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Origins of Popular Expressions and Sayings Ever wondered where some of our popular expressions come from? Often...
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What is the "unforgivable sin?" Struggling to forgive someone? Not feeling forgiven yourself? Confide in an...
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Are you struggling with the pressure to perform? Confide in a mentor for a supportive voice. NFL football coach Vince Lombardi, known for his quotes about the importance of wining, once quipped “If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?” With pressure like this on individuals (and athletes in particular) to be successful, is it...
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Throughout history, religious leaders preached a familiar message. It went something like this: If you're good, really good all the time, then just maybe you'll be good enough to get into heaven. Of course, no one really knew where the cut-off point was. Is 50% goodness good enough? That seems a little too low ... until, that is, we examine our own...
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Oprah Winfrey is the highest ranked TV talk show host in history, and every day millions of Americans tune in to The Oprah Winfrey Show. There is much to admire about her, including the philanthropic efforts of her various charities. She is deeply respected by her many viewers, and was able to become one of the most well-known media magnates despite...
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Note from the author: Due to the fact that this article has often been misunderstood by commenters, please read the following carefully. I would like to clarify that: a) Atheists can act as morally, or even more morally, than theists. b) Many atheists live very moral lives. c) Atheists CAN be environmentalists. Many atheists, and theists, are also...
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There I was, alone in my tiny residence room, crying at 3am. Things like this just did not happen to me! I'm an educated, modern, rational person! How did my life come to this? First steps I grew up without any religious knowledge or experience. I adopted an atheist attitude, mostly because my friends were atheists. I wasn’t really sure of...
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The Secret has sold millions of copies, in both DVD and book form. Approximately 1.5 million copies of the DVD and 5.25 million copies of the book have already been sold (or are currently being printed) to meet massive public demand. So what is The Secret? It is essentially this: “Thoughts ... create ... things!” The 'Law of Attraction' states...
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