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Morality without Religion?

In discussions I have had with Christians I have heard it argued that “How can there be morality without Christian values?”  When I reply that I am an agnostic and feel that I have quite high moral and ethical standards … Continue reading

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The Anti-Abortion Law in Texas

The United States is founded upon the principles “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” as stated in the … Continue reading

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Does Good and Evil Really Exist?

Themes in literature, film, TV programs, and other media frequently deal with good and evil or evil dominating the world.  Yet I question whether there really is good and evil.  It is often a matter of perspective.  There are those … Continue reading

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Is it Constitutional to Legislate Morality?

A case is made from history and the Declaration of Independence that it was the wish of our Founding Fathers to keep the church separated from the state. It is even suggested that Christian doctrine supports the argument that morality should not be forced upon people. In a society where everyone’s right to free expression is guaranteed, religious morality cannot be forced upon others with different backgrounds through legislation. Continue reading

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