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According to Dawkins, genetically inherited traits are not irreversible, but may actually be "unlearned."

In his latest book, Selfish Capitalism (Vermillion 2008), James continues his campaign against accelerating inequality and the misery it brings.

Using Jesus's example of a holy prayer life, Christians can find comfort and blessing in asking for prayer for themselves.

A person that seeks to understand the number 1 in numerology should pay attention to both the negative and positive aspects of the number one's personality.

Couples may believe their partner's stubbornness and lack of empathy is due to selfishness, but for those affected by Asperger's, these traits are not intentional.

Understanding life on earth is only possible if we can avoid anthropomorphism and see things as they really are.

One of the saddest elements of the disease of alcoholism is the inability of its victims to understand or meet the emotional needs of others.

Impulsive and idealistic in love and friendship, Aries seeks romantic partners and friends who are challenging, playful, energetic, and exciting.

Aries people are optimistic, independent, impulsive, playful, competitive, courageous, sometimes combative and always adventurous.

This compact poem symbolically presents a dichotomy between selfish and unselfish love.

The practice of self care is often misunderstood to be indulgent. This article addresses common myths associated with taking time for oneself.

Some behaviors motivated by selfishness actually prove detrimental rather than beneficial. As such, can they more accurately be described as self-sabotage?

Glee has been the feel-good hit of the season for Fox, but looking past the song, the show's portrayal of female cast members has been disturbing at best so far.

Each "marriage sonnet" employs a particular metaphor, but the speaker continues with his one theme; he is trying to persuade the young man to marry and produce offspring.

We've all heard the phrase 'survival of the fittest' but how does it actually work? This article explores the basics of evolutionary theory and natural selection.

In his book ,The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins determines a scale for mankind's belief in the probability of the existence of god.

Bizet's(1838-75) famous opera, Carmen, was based on Prosper Merimee's 1845 novella, which gained little success at the time.

Servant leadership means serving the needs of followers, but business leaders need to be hyper-competitive to succeed, even if this means sacrificing employee needs.

Spike Jonze's film, adapted from the book by Maurice Sendak, retells a story of anger-channeled creativity and adds an element of growing pains.

There's an ever-increasing number of children growing up with a selfish sense of Entitlement, children refusing to grow up, thinking the world owes them what they desire.

Yusef Komunyakaa examines and dramatizes the character flaw called "pride" by personifying the deadly sin, making it a character of uncommon odiousness.

The Major Arcana is an allegorical representation of the soul's journey through life, from birth to rebirth, the cycle of life. Pagans believe in birth, death, rebirth...

"Roger Malvin's Burial" examines the consequence of moral choice and the enigmatic nature of sinfulness. If humans are inherently evil, from whence does sin arise?

Obama received his first international presidential challenge from Russian President Medvedev within hours after he was elected.

Another professional athlete and another alleged felony. Instead of guns and strip clubs, it's cab drivers and fares. Will Kane face some serious consequences?

It is so convenient these days to get divorced when your marriage isn't "working out" the way you would like. Before you sign those papers consider staying together.

Despite being told they are defying scripture, usurping the will of God, and are abominations, many women still become pastors. So what is it that drives them?

A psychopath is someone unable to feel remorse and therefore has no conscience.

Jonathan ticks off Parvati, Adam and Candice. They try to get him voted off. In the end, Candice is sent to Exile Island ... and the jury!

Painted Veil as a novel and as a film inevitably constructs its protagonist Kitty in a different light- does Maugham's original message come through on film?

Intimate relationships can improve your life, or make it miserable! Here are seven sign signs of addictive relationships (which generally make life miserable).

Chris Landreth's animated short "The Spine" is a haunting ode to caustic co-dependency, but not as strong as the Oscar-winning "Ryan." 8/10.

Though Daniel C. Dennett sides with incendiary atheist Richard Dawkins, he offers a friendlier, more measured voice in the debate over science and religion.

Creating wealth inspired by Feng Shui, an ancient art of placement. Clear the clutter in the home for wealth and abundance to enter into your life.

The Denver Bronco wide receiver claimed it was to make a statement about the election of the first Black president and compared himself to other civil rights heroes.

Brett Favre has been labeled selfish for making the Packers wait a few months for his retirement decision. Anyone calling Favre selfish obviously doesn't know Favre.

According to the Quran there are three basic levels, or stages, to the human soul's spiritual growth; nafsi ammara, nafsi lawwama, and nafsi mutmainna.

Kabbalistic theory explains the cause and solution of the current financial crisis. If the solution is implemented, then there would be no need for any future crises.

After playing a big role in dismantling the championship LA Lakers team, Kobe Bryant is pushing team management for a trade.

Bill Plympton's Idiots and Angels could have been his masterpiece, but the movie doesn't fulfill its promise. 6/10.

Sue your employer, but make sure they (and you) deserve it, first.

Many forms of communal living exist worldwide today. Both individuals and the planet can benefit from community values and ideals and their practical applications.

The story of the witches that live in the human world and the Fae from Tir Alainn, and the devastation that the witch-hunters bring upon the small towns around Sylvalan.

Envy is resenting others for what they've accomplished and what they have. It's a way to justify hate, which earns it a place among the Deadly Seven.

Before Tracy Chevalier's popular novel "The Girl with the Pearl Earring" came her first novel "The Virgin Blue."

Disney movies are well known for their cunning and calculated villains but here are the ones who just don't cut it.

A discussion of how the Aeneid reflects the political context of Augustus' Pax Romana, and Virgil's portrayal of heroic virtue compared to Homer.

An exploration of duty and passion - or Pietas and Furor - in Virgil's Aeneid, and how these apply to the characters of Dido and Aeneas.

In High Noon, Gary Cooper's iconic marshal has become the symbol of a good man betrayed. But an analysis of his name--Will Kane--reveals some inconsistencies.

Due to normal social development, two-year-olds don't understand the concept of sharing the way adults do. Parallel play is common for this age group.