This would never have occurred to me, although I wonder if someone who is a vegetarian for ethical reasons would value the life of a mouse less than the life of a cow.
How brutal is vegetarianism to animals?
Here is one take on the matter, from Mike Archer, controversial to be sure, and in some ways under-argued, but offering some points to ponder: … the largest and best-researched loss of sentie…
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This chart is very simple but I think it captures something that eludes many Christians.
What Can and Cannot Change in Our Relationship with God
Bryan Chapell and John Owen help us to see the difference between unilateral, unchanging union with God and the dynamic response of communion with him.Bryan Chapell and John Owen help us to see the di…
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This is sad news.
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I should give this to people in Chi Alpha who say they want to learn how to play.
How to Finally Play the Guitar: 80/20 Guitar and Minimalist Music
When will you stop dreaming and start playing? (Photo: Musician “Lights”, Credit: Shandi-lee) I’ve always wanted to play the guitar. It started as a kid, listening to my dad play …
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I have been wondering about this recently — I was always taught as a child that the 2nd Amendment was about empowering citizens for violent insurrection should it ever become necessary. This is a very succinct explanation of how that notion morphed into the notion of firearms for personal protection that is prevalent today.
A history of the Second Amendment in two paintings
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This is huge.
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I find the first point funny. “Don’t lie — it will cost you money!”
What Lying Actually Does to Your Brain and Body Every Day
Each day, we make the same choice hundreds of times: whether to lie or tell the truth. It often happens without thinking, and we ignore the profound impact of these seemingly inconsequential decision…
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File this under “not entirely unexpected observations”
When women dare to outearn men
OF THE many glass ceilings constraining women’s careers, one is particularly important yet often overlooked: the wage of the husband. In a new paper, Marianne…
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This is fabulous. I’m a junkie for comedians talking about how they hone their craft.
Richard Browne originally shared this post:
I love learning about the creative process in others.
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Is The Lord of The Rings racist? I’ve heard people suggest it before, but this is the first serious discussion I’ve found of it.
Indistinguishable From Magic — (Reposted to be rebloggable!) Any time Tolkien… |
(Reposted to be rebloggable!) Any time Tolkien has south/eastern people as antagonists, it’s because they’ve been coerced by guys like Sauron (nor are non-white people the only cultures to be…