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David Hume and John Hick on the problem of evil

One of the most challenging questions that faces Christian -- theologians, clergy, and the laity -- is why does God permit there to be evil in the world. If God is both omnipotent and benevolent, then why does He permit evil to persist and often even to flourish and triumph?

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Eric Fischl's psycho-sexual suburban dramas and narrative painting

It comes as no surprise that many of Eric Fischl's paintings focus on suburban life.

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Causes and effects of global warming on humanity

Global warming is an issue that concerns us all. It refers to the fact that the atmosphere is increasing in temperature. More correctly, global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of both the atmosphere and oceans, which is continuing to increase.

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U.S. healthcare system problems revealed through international comparison

The issue of healthcare reform in the United States is in the news constantly right now, as the two houses of Congress attempt to hammer out a national healthcare plan that will guarantee more complete coverage to millions of Americans while attempting to appease, to some degree, worries about…

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Web application development technologies and their societal impact

The adoption of the Internet as a means for communicating, collaborating and enabling commerce is leading to significant developments in the area of Web application development technologies and their use.

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Political will and financial reform following the 2008 crisis

Only a year ago, the world was paralyzed with the fear that the global economy was about to be catapulted into another Great Depression. Now, the atmosphere has almost returned to 'business as usual' in some sectors of the economy.

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Religious freedom and free speech rights in public schools

These rights are particularly important in the public school environment, where students are prepared to face the challenges of college and adult life. Unfortunately, the reality often does not match the ideal of the law.

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Shakespeare's Henry V and the moral burden of kingship

The powers and the responsibilities of a Renaissance king were awesome and absolute.

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John Wesley's contributions to the Methodist movement

John Wesley's many distinctive contributions to the Christian movement certainly set a worthy and powerful example for those Methodists who were to follow him and emulate his grace generations later.

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Social status and equality in Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre

"Reader, I married him" (Bronte 457). Jane Eyre tells the story of a friendless orphan who marries her wealthy employer.

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