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Why isn't a 14 year old girl old enough to consent to sex?
After all, we think a 14 year old should be in control of her body enough to decide on her own to have an abortion, so why isn't she old enough to consent to sex?I'm thinking about this because of a case that's in the news today:Kaitlyn Hunt, or “Kate,” has just refused a plea deal in a case that…
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Why are you Atheist? Are there any obstacles you face as an Atheist?
I come from a rural area in Alabama, deep in the bible belt. My family is very religious. I, on the other hand, think entirely too much to give in to Christianity as they have. I've done my research. I even took a class entitled Survey of the Old Testament because the Old Testament is not often…
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What Is TPP? Biggest Global Threat to the Internet Since ACTA
Below is our infographic highlighting the most problematic aspects of TPP. Please spread the word about how this agreement will impact you and your country. Right-click and save the image for the PNG file, or you can download the PDF version below. Remix it, build upon it, and get the word out.…
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Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?
It almost seems like atheists don't want to believe in God. Do you just simply not want to believe in God because you don't want to give up your own free will?
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Friend doesn't believe in dinosaurs.
So my christian friend just told me out of the blue that he doesnt believe in dinosaurs and thinks the bones were made with plaster and are faked. Then he asks me "Have I shocked you?" Something is telling me that he just said that to get a reaction out of me as if he were trying to get me angry or…
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The mob psychology of human sacrifice.
Ever since recently watching the season ending episode of 'Vikings' on the History channel I have been pondering the mob psychology of human sacrifice. It is believed that the practice of ritual slaying or human sacrifice has been in place for tens of thousands of years. I am trying to grasp the…
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Your thoughts on this sex crime
An 18 year old girl has been charged with statutory rape and has been offered a plea deal. Read about it here.What are you thinking? Should she take the deal?
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EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!
Is the empowerment of women ALWAYS....ok...almost always...:) for the betterment of society?....You can guessMy answer Is....YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What do you think?Why?For the purpose of this discussion: We must first define the…
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Does every living animal have a consciousness?
I use these definitions: 1. the quality or state of being aware especially of something within oneself.2. the state or fact of being conscious of an external object, state, or fact.For example, it would seem that if any animal were…
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It's little companies who are destroying the middle class
Little companies...meaning ones with very few employees. “Here’s a current example of the challenge we face,” Jaron Lanier writes in the prelude to his new book, Who Owns The Future: “At the height of its power, the photography company Kodak employed more than 140,000 people and was worth $28…
