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Exploring Morality, Chapter 4

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - May 3, 2011 25

Evil is defined as something morally reprehensible but that definition opens up more doors.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 69

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - May 3, 2011 10

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Daily Planet, Vol. 68

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - May 2, 2011 12

You can access all the past editions of The Daily Planet on the green Category bar on the top of each page under the...

Patton

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - May 1, 2011 0

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived. ~George S. Patton World War 2...

Another Post About Discussing Religion

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - April 30, 2011 31

I heard this story on “This American Life.” I want to offer it as a kind of amelioration to the many posts about religion...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 67

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - April 30, 2011 8

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, April 29, 2011

John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - April 29, 2011 24

Delivered January, 20 1961 in Washington D.C. Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow...

Atheism

Speakers' Corner Caru - April 29, 2011 96

I am an atheist, but what does that mean?

Transcript Theater Special Edition: Exclusive Interview with Congressman John Boehner

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - April 29, 2011 4

ADONAI: Congressman Boehner, I'm so happy you decided to agree to this interview! I have so many questions I want to ask you. Congressman Boehner:...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 66

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - April 29, 2011 1

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, April 29, 2011

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Exploring Morality, Chapter 4

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Patton

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John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address

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Transcript Theater Special Edition: Exclusive Interview with Congressman John Boehner

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