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Okri's They Say
Ben Okri's "They Say" offers a technically brilliant drama that underscores the power of the soul in the face of devastating danger and impending death.
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Common Fallacies in Reasoning
This article provides an overview of three common fallacies that are easily mistaken as valid: the false dilemma, the slippery slope, and the straw man.
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How to Win a Formal Debate or Academic Dispute
Knowing your logical fallacies and having a keen eye for weak or illogical arguments will benefit a debater greatly. Win with confidence and ease via practice and study.
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The problem with secular humanism
Secular humanism is often said to be the most important atheist ideology. However, it suffers from fatal flaws.
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The Wizard of Wingnut - Part 1
A little bird. . .well actually a flying monkey. . .told me that some of today's politics and politicians relate quite well to the goings on in that American classic, <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. Hmmm. . . Could be, you wascally wabbit. By the way, this piece was written before the 2004 election, which explains the references to the "General."
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Clinton in China
Clinton and Jiang debate human rights for a live audience of the world.
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That Jesus Christ Was Born a Jew: Part 3, Promise to Eve
Luther looks at the Promise given to Eve, the "proevangelion" ("The first Gospel") and how inherent in that Promise is the concept of the virgin birth.
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Analysis and Review: Bill Maher's Religulous
Bill Maher's Religulous stabs at the daunting task of questioning religion, but doesn't leave with the last laugh.
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John Woo's Red Cliff II: Art of War
Chi Bi Red Cliff Part II features war strategies by Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu and Cao Cao. Stars Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Vicky Zhao Wei & Lin Chiling.
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Successful Strategic Marketing
There are always going to be more new product ideas than your team has the capability to build. Strategic marketing is the key to choosing the RIGHT products.
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We Miss Him Most of All
Ray Bolger was a hit on Broadway, in the movies, and on television, but he&#8217;ll always be remembered &#8211; and loved &#8211; as Dorothy&#8217;s best friend, the Scarecrow.
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Circulus: Folk or joke?
Michael Tyack and friends wear medieval outfits and live in a 24/7 fantasy world. Are we ready for Circulus's bubblegum psychedelic folk-rock? Or will the joke wear thin?
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Genuine Communication: When Dialogue Is Not Dialogue
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In Defense and Indicted: Transformers Review
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is not a good movie. It's actually quite poor, quality-wise, committing just about every cardinal sin a screenplay can make.
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Iraq and Al Qaeda Connection
Evidence accumulates of significant pre-war Iraq and al Qaeda connections.
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The Ministry of Jesse Duplantis
Jesse Duplantis is probably the funniest evangelist on television these days. But are his doctrines biblical? This article will look at his teachings.
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The Wizard of Wingnut - Part 2
Well, here's Part 2 of a political lampoon of the American classic, <i>The Wizard of Oz</i>. This piece was written before the 2004 election, which explains the references to the "General." Be sure to read Part 1 in order to follow the "plot" (See index of articles).
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