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Should Christians Be Glad when Former Homeless Man Ted Williams Credits God for Second Chance?Ted Williams, the "homeless man with the golden voice", describes himself as a spiritual person and credits God with his second chance at life. He no longer needs to worry about finding his next meal - but are his spiritual needs still unfulfilled?
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Where to Attend Church This Easter Sunday in the Hampton Roads Area of VirginiaIf you live in Hampton Roads, I'm going to recommend some churches for you to attend this Easter Sunday where I guarantee you will hear the Word of God taught faithfully. -
What Starts with a "C", is Extremely Addictive, and Leads to Death?You know that high you get from snorting cocaine? That's kid stuff. If you think coke is fun, you need to graduate from child's play to the real deal. -
Are Slavery and Genocide Morally Justifiable Actions?If we leave it up to a society to determine right from wrong, and strip ourselves of the ability to condemn the moral values of a society based on an outside standard, then anything is permissible. -
Atheism is a Faith-Based Belief SystemIt is impossible to prove that there is no God. Don't believe me? Let's take a look at the nature of the statement, "God does not exist." -
How Does an Atheist Explain His Sense of Morality?Is your sense of moral duty based on something that is binding for all mankind, or is it unique to you as an individual and not necessarily applicable to everyone around you? -
Athiests Are Amoral, Hypocritical and Lacking in IntegrityReaders should know that although I intentionally gave this article an inflammatory title, my intention is not to belittle atheists or their worldviews. -
Why Those Who Fully Grasp the Gospel of Jesus Christ Are Motivated to Reject ChristianityWhile browsing through some anti-Christian articles written by fellow AC contributors, I came to the realization that many non-Christians understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ better than some Christians do.
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What Does God Have to Say About Abortion?While Scripture does not address the morality of abortion as directly as we might like, by looking at several key Scripture verses together we can easily arrive at the truth about abortion. -
Reasons Non-Christians Give for Not Believing in JesusWe have at some point all made or heard someone alse make these statements before. But what happens when we take an intelligent, honest look at these reasons for unbelief?
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How to Remain Calm During Highway AccidentsIn about two seconds, I went from a speed of 45 miles per hour to a dead stop. If I hadn't been wearing a seat belt, I probably would have been thrown through the windshield onto the highway. -
Jesus is Better Than Spider-Man, Batman, Iron Man, Superman, and the Incredible Hulk CombinedIt seems like all my Preschool students want to talk about is "Spider-Man this" or "Batman that." Unfortunately, Spider-Man is not much of a superhero. Jesus is the real Super Hero. -
Now that I Know HimIn celebration of the one-year anniversary of my conversion, I have compiled a list of specific ways God has changed me. God Almighty alone is to be credited for the changes described below, and He alone deserves every bit of the praise, honor, and glory.
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A Christian Apologist's Letter to a MuslimJesus Christ offers a personal relationship with your Creator. Jesus Christ offers a salvation you can be absolutely sure of. Jesus Christ offers unconditional forgiveness of sins. Best of all, Jesus Christ offers regeneration and eternal fellowship with Him. -
The End of Myself: How and Why I Decided to Become a ChristianThe idea of Jesus just seemed so...silly. I had lived all these years feeling quite certain that Christianity was an enemy of intelligent thinking and that Christians were intellectual Neanderthals to be despised. Now I was confused....
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In Defense of Faith: Why Reason and Faith Are Not IncompatibleWhile Mr. Oceano may believe "that a life without faith is a life worth living," it becomes evident after a bit of honest and logical investigation that a life without faith, in actuality, cannot be lived. -
Eight Months of LifeWhile reflecting on the stark contrast between my life now and my life prior to knowing Jesus, I felt led to write this poem. My hope is that the glory of the Lord will be reflected in some way by the words I have written. -
How This Amateur Poet Finally Won a Prize in a Poetry ContestI have an extensive collection of rejection letters that begin something like this: "We thank you for your submission; unfortunately, it does not meet our needs at this time."
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Christians in Mission on Virginia's Eastern ShoreDentists, hygienists and other assistants volunteer their services to people who are unable to pay for medical care necessary for healthy teeth. -
The Death of MeBefore May 5, 2007 my life was shameful. I drank myself to sleep more nights than not, struggled to hide my cocaine use from my loved ones and couldn't overcome the sadness of knowing what was wrong in my life and being unable to do anything about it. -
Homemade Recipe for Pineapple Boneless Chicken Breast with Monterey Jack and Jalapeno CheeseServe immediately with greens such as fresh asparagus. Enjoy the silence while everyone stuffs their faces!
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Solutions/Suspensions"Is this being felt? Are we all present, Falling drunkly through These ambiguous melodies?"
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Of Wine and WisdomAs prisoners we observe only shadow worlds Dancing sporadically upon some stony cave wall.
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Grasping for PurposeSome formulaic deity presides over this madness.
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ReconnaissanceInside the crash of a cymbal, Against the pull of a tide, Between the lines of a ledger Words, black and white, compromise.
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Hepatitis A Outbreak at Boston Quizno's Shows Need for Safe Food HandlingIn mid-June, 2004 in Boston, it was discovered that a female employee of a local Quizno's Sub Shop had tested positive for the Hepatitis A virus.
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Southern Reconstruction, the Jim Crow Era, and Black Civil RightsThe Reconstruction period from 1863 to 1877 saw legislation aimed at integrating blacks into society as equals to whites. Though promising, the opportunities for black advancement were stifled by state and local laws during the Jim Crow era that followed.
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Impeachment, Misdemeanors and High Crimes: Andrew Johnson Fights CongressInexplicably, after cheating political death on a technicality, Andrew Johnson went and did the very thing that his prosecutors so badly wanted him to do: he broke the law.
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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911: a Worst-Case Sweatshop ScenarioCompanies who operated with sweatshops were not uncommon in 1911, and are probably more prominent today than we as American would like to believe. In that year, the Triangle Waist Company, then located in Washington Place in Manhattan, was one of those sweatshops.
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These Be ShadowsWho laid the penny on the tracks? Well-dressed suits with manicures and unsoiled limbs play God...
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The Charm (Of Speaking in Only Haikus)Idling in this car. Eyeballing dawn's arrival. Contemplating things.
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Feigning DisinterestLet's assimilate our masks
So it looks like we've attended the same party,
And build a house of manuscripts
As unscripted as a real conversation. -
The Scarlet-Colored Coincidence of Two or More Musical NotesMere men become gods as lights dim,
And that poor pigeon is again flattened.
"Who would suggest such a thing?"
Says he who views only the surface. -
I Should Be Thanking the Guy I was CursingJoin our ritual and know that you are nothing.
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Rhyming Words with "Venus"The blame of civilization
Lies with the birth of nations.
So that we may prevent discontent,
Please silence your dissent. -
The Lesser of Two EvilsNow I have more wealth than a nation would need in five lifetimes, and not a day goes by that I don't Thank God.
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Homemade ResolveNeighbors may make brave attempts
To draw blood from a stone
But only those we hate can place
Halos on lesser foes -
Had it for a WeekTelevision saw men
Rush outside to
Scratch their heads
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Top 5 April Fool's Day Pranks of the Last DecadeCarrots whistle, gerbil impotence is cured, fish get high and more on April 1.
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Crash Course on Holy Week and Easter SundayPeople of the Christian faith have many different practices and customs for Easter. As we all know, Easter is much more than colored eggs, candy baskets and the Easter Bunny. Read on to learn some facts about Easter you may have missed in Sunday School.
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The Discrepancy Between Foresight and Hindsight is RealityAs you stagger from the aftermath
Do not abandon your fallen comrades
These are the men who marched before you
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So UnderratedThe serpent strikes once; it kills, it kills
The fight is on; it's a witch-hunt…what a thrill! -
April Fool's Day: Perfect Pranks and Practical Jokes for Family, Friends, and Co-WorkersThese pranks range from harmless and innocent to cruel and tasteless. They are listed here for the purpose of entertainment; should you attempt any of the following yourself, you do so at your own risk. That said, let the games begin!!
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Four Great Restaurant and Romantic Date Ideas in Norfolk, VA (Hampton Roads Area)Looking for the perfect place to take your Valentine this year? Well, for those who live in Norfolk, VA and its neighboring cities, I have a few romantic date suggestions for you that are sure to make this Valentine's Day memorable.
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The Cause-and-Effect Relationship of Theory vs RefutationIn the field of psychology, the research process is a cyclic one. Input from a scientist's peers is crucial when evaluating an experiment. Refutations, reevaluations and criticisms necessarily follow the publication of psychological theories.
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College Philosophy, Scientific Methods and Progress, and Logical DeductionBriefly discusses topics such as inductive and deduction, theories of perception, scientific theories of truth, and traditional scientific methods. Designed to introduce students to basic philosophical concepts. Philosophers: Popper, Hume and Descartes.
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College Philosophy, Extreme Skeptical Theory and Its ImplicationsDefines and dissects the philosophy of extreme skepticism, and offers arguments to support and refute the theory. Raises interesting points about the accuracy of sensory perceptions and the conclusions we draw from them.
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College Philosophy, Scientific Progress Through Paradigm Shifts, Thomas KuhnDiscusses Kuhn's theories on scientific progress, providing arguments aimed to support and/or refute Kuhn's claims. Explains Kuhn's view that science is furthered in leaps and bounds, not slowly and deliberately.
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Mental Illness, Rising Rates and What They Really MeanDeconstructs the rise of mental illness in America, and examines causes other than a general decline in American mental Health. Provides interesting facts and statistics about mental illness at home and abroad, and offers opinions from several experts.