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September 17, 2014

Why Atheists Need an Afterlife

Suppose you knew that, although you yourself would live a normal life span, the earth would be completely destroyed thirty days after your death... How would that affect the rest of your life?

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Published on September 17, 2014 12:41

September 5, 2014

Can You Be Faithful? (A Quiz)

Do you have the ability to stay true to your mate or could you be tempted into an illicit affair? Take this short quiz to find out how loyal you really are.

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Published on September 05, 2014 12:35

August 23, 2014

Can a Godless Parent Be a GOOD Parent?

When I reared my sons, did I think about the philosophical, economic, or political issues undergirding my own lack of religious belief and parenting style? Not so much. Dan Arel is different. He brings everything to his parenting, and thus to his first book, Parenting Without God.

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Published on August 23, 2014 19:46

August 18, 2014

Why Bother Claiming to Be Spiritual?

I read well-known atheist Sam Harris’s latest book with some skepticism. What’s he doing now, I wondered, jumping on the “spirituality” bandwagon?

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Published on August 18, 2014 13:18

August 7, 2014

The Writing Life: 8 New Tips

Most writers, whether committed amateurs or those who’ve been published many times, love to acquire books about writing. One or all of those reviewed here might be congruent with your voice and needs. Each can help you fulfill your passion.

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Published on August 07, 2014 13:57

August 1, 2014

Seeking Advice From Strangers

Nearly everyone likes to read question-and-answer columns by so-called experts. They’re easy to fake, though, whether they offer out-of-the-blue reassurance or rational reasoning.

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Published on August 01, 2014 17:56

Seeking Advice from Strangers

Nearly everyone likes to read question-and-answer columns by so-called experts. They’re easy to fake, though, whether they offer out-of-the-blue reassurance or rational reasoning.

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Published on August 01, 2014 17:56

July 28, 2014

4 Mind-Expanding Dramas for Sophisticated Tastes

For me, one of the most engaging aspects of travel in an English-speaking country is the chance to experience fresh scenery and an unexpected slant, what I think of as a slight turn of the prism, without becoming unutterably lost. These four non U.S. series with lovely settings, now available on DVD, are all worth a sojourn on the couch.

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Published on July 28, 2014 13:33

July 23, 2014

5 Insights You Should Know About Creative Pairs

New research into how pairs create collaboratively is surprising and enlightening. From John Lennon to Penn Jillette, from William Wordsworth to Madame Curie, individuals working in creative duos have changed the world.

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Published on July 23, 2014 19:41

July 18, 2014

Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Author Howard Norman’s latest novel features a ghost, but it’s not the usual kind. In this interview, he shares his views about spirits, creativity, and the lastingness of love.

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Published on July 18, 2014 14:37

Creating in Flow

Susan K. Perry
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