Catholics and Mormons and Gays - Oh My!
When the Catholics and Mormons collected over 20M to disable California’s Proposition 8, it was the first time in US history when pre-existing rights had been taken away from a specific and targeted minority. Contributor MICHELLE SHAIL discusses the separation of church and state, the boundaries of tax exempt organizations, and her role and future as a catholic mother of three.
While the debate continues in the courts, the institution of marriage is principally a religious consideration. In fact, its tenets are everywhere taught in childhood and constantly reinforced in the political and religious notions of popular culture. Contributor DAVID BAUCOM examines how a virtue, love, came to be considered political property, why religious leaders promoted the belief, and points us into the future of a libertine society of equality.
Ballet of Blues: The Ultimate Navigation System
Though seasonal depression effects an estimated 35% of both men and women worldwide, new research now suggests that the ‘Anaclitic Blues’ and changes in temperament may very well be the most sophisticated Navigation System on earth. Contributor MICHELLE SHAIL discusses the limitation of following religious scripts too closely and the importance of listening to and celebrating your own mind, body and soul.
Environmentalism is a philosophy and social movement that focuses on the concerns, improvements and conservation of Mother Earth. But as the disciples of physics, biology and religion weigh in on its importance, it appears that our zeal has got ahead of the science. Contributor DAVID BAUCOM weighs in on our eco-friendly practices and explains why our faith and hope should never replace the facts.
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Three childhood girlfriends converge in their hometown of Roanoke, Virginia only to discover that they’ve become very different women. Contributor MICHELLE SHAIL reports on collapse of religious practice and to the call and need for Human Capital.
Science and Religion: The Missing Facts
While the debate continues between Science and Religion, Man continues to search for meaning in this world and beyond. Contributor DAVID J. LARKIN JR., in an expert from “The Book of Thompson” investigates from both sides with surprising, if profound results.
