Is God merely an imaginary friend for adults?

Earlier this week, I was watching one of the Christian-content religious channels on television (there are two such 'church channels' in my city) and I was listening to the televangelist say that "even if you have no friends in this world, God will be your friend."  Immediately after hearing these…

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Lapdogs: How the Press Rolled Over for Bush

At one point while making his way through the press questioners, Bush awkwardly referred to a list of reporters whom he was instructed to call on. "This is scripted," he joked. The press laughed. But Bush meant it was scripted, literally. White House spokesman Ari Fleischer later admitted he compiled…

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Are human animals special?

Thanks to Jason for his provocative post, Wither Thou Goest. Are we "special?"  What does that mean?  To say that every species is special is the same as saying that no species is special.  I would therefore say that I agree with BOTH of these statements.  You choose.  Your choice…

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