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Humility

2014-07-20T01:16:23Z

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'''Humility''' is the quality by which a person does not perceive themselves to be superior to others, whether in importance or ability. It is a virtue of many religions, including [[Christianity]], [[Islam]] and [[Buddhism]], and is often appreciated on a social level.

In the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 14, Jesus offers the following parable on what it means to be humble, and the benefits of humility: "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

==Humility in scripture==
*James 4:10
*Micah 6:8

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Gift

2014-07-18T01:21:41Z

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A [[gift]] is an item which is transferred to a new owner without expectation of payment. The person receiving a true [[gift]] has not requested it.

There are certain [[holiday]]s where gift giving is expected , such as birthdays and [[Christmas]] (or other religious holiday) and requests or hints are common.

The gift of eternal salvation through accepting Jesus Christ as Savior, is available to each and every person willing to become a Christian. God gave His one and only Son Jesus, and Jesus gave his life, so that sinners may be cleansed and forgiven. John 3:16 states: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." This sacrifice is the greatest gift ever given in the history of the world.

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Suicide

2014-07-17T00:22:54Z

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'''Suicide''' is the act of killing oneself; it is a [[sin]] throughout all of [[Judaism]] and [[Christianity]], and a [[mortal sin]] in [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] tradition; it is not a sin in the [[Islam]] culture if one engages in a [[Homicide Bomber|homicide attack]]. Christians should remember that they are given life to love and to serve the Lord, and during times of desperation to remember the words of Psalm 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God."

==United States==
In the [[United States]] suicide was - technically - a crime in a few states until recent years; however [[assisted suicide]] is considered a crime in most states (often akin to [[homicide]]). [[Oregon]] <ref>http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/pas/</ref>, [[Washington]] <ref>http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2008/11/05/washington-passes-initiative-1000-legalizing-physician-assisted-suicide/</ref>, and [[Montana]]<ref>http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2010/0102/Montana-becomes-third-state-to-legalize-physician-assisted-suicide</ref> are the only states in the United States which currently allow assisted suicide. The states enforce strict mandates on the availability and administration of the procedure.

Many advocates for assisted suicide claim that this is one of the few situations where the act itself is legal, and yet the assistance of the act is a crime.<ref> http://www.apa.org/pi/eol/arguments.html#1</ref>

==Scope of the Problem==
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the world, claiming over one million lives globally in 1999. The suicide rate in the [[United States]] in 1999 was 10.7 per 100,000; the homicide rate that same year was only 6.2 per 100,000. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in youth 15–24 years old. [[Caucasian|White]] males over 85 have the highest rate of suicide, about 65 per 100,000. Suicide rates are also elevated in some [[ethnic group]]s. For example, suicide is about 1.5 times more prevalent than average among [[native American]]s. While whites continue to have higher suicide rates than [[African Americans|blacks]], the gap seems to be narrowing in young males. Suicides in males outnumber those in females in almost all nations, including the United States. While males are more likely to complete suicide, females are more likely to attempt suicide.

==Suicide in the Military==
The [[United States Army]], which has about one million soldiers, reported 99 suicides in 2006, which is less than 0.01%. About half were [[soldier]]s/officers under 25. According to Colonel [[Elspeth Ritchie]], [[psychiatry]] consultant to Army Surgeon General Major General [[Gale Pollock]], the primary motivation for these suicides had nothing to do with military service, and instead were due to "failed intimate relationships, failed marriages."<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/16/AR2007081600266.html?sub=AR</ref>

==Suicide and Liberalism==
[[Liberal]] teachings, such as accepting [[homosexuality]] and downplaying the [[sanctity of life]] and are undeniably one of the major causes of suicide. Countries such as [[France]], [[Denmark]], and [[Canada]] all have much more liberal tendencies than the US as well as higher suicide rates.<ref>http://fathersforlife.org/health/who_suicide_rates.htm</ref>

==References==
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==See also==
*[[Altruistic suicide]]
*[[Anomic suicide]]
*[[Assisted suicide]]
*[[Homosexual suicide]]
*[[Kamikaze]]
*[[Suicide bomber]]
*[[Suicide bombing]]
*[[Euthanasia]]
*[[Abortion and suicide]]
*[[Atheism and suicide]]
*[[Atheism and European suicide in the 17th century]]
*[[Atheism, gender and suicide]]
*[[Atheism, marriage and suicide]]
*[[Ex-Christians, self-esteem and suicide]]

== External links ==
* Demme, Greg, [http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/5680 Suicide: What’s the problem?] 2nd April, 2008 (Creation Ministries International)

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2014-07-17T00:15:03Z

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Psychic

2014-07-17T00:12:15Z

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A '''psychic''' is a person who claims to be able to communicate with spirits, predict the future ([[divination]] or [[fortune-telling]]) or read minds. There is no credible evidence to support the existence of psychic ability but [[police]] have been know to employ psychics to help in missing person or murder investigations. This has, however, met only with limited success. Christians should not seek advice from supposed psychics or take part in any activity related to them (Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God. Leviticus 19:31).

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Drugs

2014-07-16T23:57:28Z

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A '''drug''' is a chemical substance that affects the processes of the mind or body. The term "drug" may be used to refer to, beneficial [[medicine]] (such as [[antibiotics]] and painkillers like [[morphine]]) or certain other legal chemicals such as [[alcohol]], [[caffeine]], or [[nicotine]] but may also refer to [[illegal drugs]].[[File:New-meds.jpg|thumb|280px|new prescription drugs prolong life]] The Bible specifically warns against the use of recreational drugs, in Ephesians 5:18: "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit."

==Legal drugs==
see [[Pharma]]
==Illegal drugs==
[[Illegal drugs]] are drugs which are prohibited by law. This is often based on the fact that these drugs cause damage to a person's [[brain]] and other organs, and that the drugs are highly addictive. Many celebrities have become addicted to drugs that killed them; many more non-celebrities have also died at a young age from drug addiction.<ref>''See, e.g.'', [[Hollywood values]].</ref>

Many people become addicted to legal drugs as well, especially alcohol, but also pain killers, anti-depressants, nicotine. Drugs, both legal and illegal also have significant effects on babies inside the womb, so pregnant women should use all drugs with caution.

== In sport ==
Some drugs can be used by athletes to gain a competitive advantage in many sports, including [[track and field]], [[cycling]], [[baseball]] and [[weightlifting]]. Drugs often abused in this way include amphetamines, steroids and EPO. Commonly known as doping, this practice is forbidden in almost all sports for two main reasons:
* It is considered to be unfair.
* While these drugs provide short-term physical benefits, they often do long-term harm, leading to shortened careers and poor health in later life.
Nevertheless, there have been many high-profile cases of top performers being caught using drugs, including the sprinter [[Ben Johnson]] and the cyclist [[Tyler Hamilton]].

==References==
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