Jesus Christ taught that we should not only love those who love us, but we should also love our enemies, too! He said: "But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which ... more »
The political arena can be a tough place to be. The word poli means many, and tics means blood-sucking animals. (LOL) It is a dirty game and you have to grow thick skin to survive... more »
French Canadian political history is dominated by under-representation of French interests. From its inception as a unified state until today, the Quebecois have struggled to assert their place in Canadian society and politics... more »
Dealing with illegal immigration is a fact of reality for most Western nations, particularly the United States. Although an issue mostly for the government, understanding illegal immigration comes to down to understanding how it impacts each ... more »
In 1991, the world watched with astonishment as the Soviet Union—a nation that had existed since the Russian Revolution of 1917—voluntarily dissolved itself after nearly three-quarters of a century. As dramatic as it was, though, the collapse of ... more »
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the longest standing and most complex civil conflicts in modern history. The myriad of opinions and perspectives on the issue are often influenced by faith and history. It is important to remember that ... more »
World War II not only devastated Europe, but it ended with what former British prime minister Winston Churchill described as an "Iron Curtain" descending over the continent. Europe had been divided into the Western capitalist nations and the ... more »
The European Parliament is comprised of elected members representing the European Union. Becoming a member can be achieved if one decides to run in the only direct elections of the E.U... more »
So, you feel like creating your own nation without resorting to violent means? Here's a quick cheat-sheet on how to quench your world-domination thirst, considering different alternative approaches. You need to be heavily motivated as the task ... more »
Beliefs or attitudes about people based on outward differences are known as racism. Most racism attacks people of a specific skin color or ethnic group. The prevalence of racism leads to discrimination and sometimes violence. When racism results ... more »
Socialism is an economic and governmental system that seeks to control competition and centralize economic functions. The goal is to promote equality among the people in the system and provide everyone with the same privileges. Socialism can be ... more »
If you live in Washington State, the below information has been compiled to assist you in trying to obtain inauguration tickets to watch Barack Obama's be sworn in as President in January... more »
Estimates of native speakers of Arabic include between 186 and 422 million and as many as 246 million non-native speakers. These include Arabic-speakers in certain countries and regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia (the "Middle ... more »
The sky is falling! The earth is heating up! We are doomed! Are we? Is there nothing we can do about it? Is it worth sacrificing our pleasures and profits a bit? How does 5 % sound?.. more »
There are so many ways you can help ensure the earth's natural resources and beauty remain in tact for future generations. Some are very hands-on. Others you can accomplish with the stroke of a pen or the click of a mouse. And whether you're ... more »
Are you tired of the rat race? Are you fed up with paying taxes and following laws proscribed by other people? While it’s difficult to do, some people have actually succeeded in starting their own country without suffering any legal action from ... more »
The world is home to a variety of political systems. Kids raised in democratic societies grow up understanding little about the differences between the society they live in and other more controlled societies. Teach kids the advantages and ... more »
Fascism is a political ideology that places the interests of individual citizens behind the interests of the state. This form of nationalism was employed by Nazi Germany and Italy under Benito Mussolini and was a main cause for World War II. ... more »
Carbon emissions need to be reduced. At least that's what we're being told. Each of us contributes to the whole picture, and each of us can do small things to help... more »
The European Parliament is comprised of elected members representing the European Union. Becoming a member can be achieved if one decides to run in the only direct elections of the E.U... more »
Since the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, the U.S. and many other countries across the world have been engaged in an active war on terrorism. Many laws have since been enacted in the name of the War on Terror. Debating the war on ... more »
Nearly all Americans banded together for a common cause after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. But from the moment Germany marched into Poland on Sept. 1, 1939 until that day, a majority of Americans believed the country should remain ... more »
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