The United States and Israel have put sanctions on Syria and Iran, among other countries. Sanctions means that Iran and Syria are not allowed to enter into business agreements with America or Israel. Unfortunately, in my opinion, sanctions always hurt the workers in a country, rather than the leaders who make up the unpopular policies […]
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Recently, Justin Bieber was leaving a movie theatre with his girlfriend, Selena Gomez in Calabasas, California, where he has a home. He got into a fight with a reporter and Bieber might have to spend time in jail if he is arrested for beating up the reporter. The reporter had blocked Bieber’s car, meaning that […]
In 1936, there were three different kings who were sovereign over Britain. King George V had reigned since 1910, when King Edward VII died. George V’s son, Edward VIII, reigned only for less than a year. Can you imagine giving up the throne for the person you love? That is what happened in 1936. After […]
In my opinion, men and women have different roles that are dictated by biology. Although I am going to be specific in this blog, I am not trying to be vulgar. But I do think there are specific biological realities that are very basic that I have to discuss in order to successfully make my […]
We live in a time when, more than in any other era in history, evil is called good and good is called evil. Many people have become interested in a variety of conspiracy theories which delineate the difference very clearly between these two eternal principles. Some of the major events and/or issues of the 20th […]
Last night American Idol finished its 11th season. Or is it 12th? I’ve lost track. But one thing that is very clear is that ever since David Cook won in 2008, Caucasian men who play instruments enjoy an inestimable advantage in the reality show competition. Kris Allen won in 2009. Lee DeWyze won in 2010. […]
There are many examples in the Old Testament where it seems like God has a lot of rules that do not make sense to people of modern sensibilities. One of the most controversial centers around Leviticus 18:22, where it says, “Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind; it is abomination.” This seems to […]
The name Mormons refers to the adherents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The name Muslims refers to adherents of Islam. As I have learned more about both religions, I have noticed some striking similarities. One is that both of the Prophets which began their religions were uneducated men and the followers […]
A great case can be made for why the two world wars that were fought during the 20th century were catastrophes from which we will never recover. Apart from the obvious toll on human life, much societal damage was inflicted as a result of these two epic wars. Especially the Second World War unleased societal […]