Is religion a force of good for the world?

There have been a lot of questions about religion, if it has been a force for good in the world.  Christopher Hitchens debates with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. …[Read More]

Science, not religion, have more viable answers to Morality

Questions of good and evil, right and wrong are commonly thought unanswerable by science. But Sam Harris argues that science can -- and should -- be an authority on moral issues, shaping human values and setting out what constitutes a good life. …[Read More]

Discovering Religion: Should Countries have an Established Religion?

What will happen if a Country like the United States would have an Established religion, such as Christianity? …[Read More]

‘Korean War II?’—wrong

23 November, Tuesday GMT +9:00—North Korea fires Artillery shells on the South Korean Island of Yeonpyeong. South Korea responds equally with an Artillery barrage. People around the world, especially Koreans, fear of an all-out war, although few of them suggest (or maybe hoped) there would not be an escalation to a full-scale conflict. The details on this recent attack yesterday are a bit hazy: some say South Korea fired the first shots on a disputed border territory in the area. …[Read More]

"Thank you for Christmas!"

A few articles ago I wrote an essay about the very negative attributes and deeds of the Catholic Church. Cunning and witty of me it may seem – and some writers, bloggers and critics would like to avoid it – straw-man arguments (or so it seemed to others) are often deemed necessary at some point. However, I realized just for now, that I forgot to say “thank you” for one thing; the Holidays. ...[Read More]

California’s Proposition 19 and the Legalization of Marijuana

Proposition 19 was the “Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010”. The summary of the proposition is to allow Marijuana be decriminalized and available for personal use. The proposition actually failed in California during the voting process in November 2010, as to much surprise of its supporters.

The reasons of its failure to pass could have been the rationale of the majority. I know some supporters of the Act have arguments on why it should pass, but we need to put them on the stand to see whether their claims are true, false or simply misleading (meaning with some truth in it, but not looking at the bigger picture)…[Read More]

"A Letter to the State of Delaware"

It is always outstanding to see a great panoramic view of the Brandywine Valley at the Rockford Tower. Your historic sites such as the Hale-Byrnes brings a feel of patriotic transcendence, your wonderful Bombay Hook, the grandeur of your Memorial Bridge, the longest twin-span suspension bridge; Delaware, indeed, is an intellectually stimulating place to be. Yet, the most important of all, you stand out of the rest because of the honorary title you rightfully deserve — the First State of the Nation.

Delaware is an important figure in American history. The richness of cultural heritage and historical background made it profound in the Founding of a New Nation — ever since that day in 1787 when Delaware became the first state to ratify the Federal Constitution, thus making Delaware the first State of the United States. This day, as election approaches in the 2nd of November of 2010, you, the people of Delaware, have a crucial and important part to play in the history of your State, and of the Nation.  …[Read More]