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Desiderata

Desiderata – that which is to be desired. Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become bitter or vain, for always there will be great [...continue reading]

thoughts

For your body is your temple that was given to you by God. Just as the earth and the heavens are things one can perceive of through the gates of ones senses, God is he who created all of these things that can be perceived of. “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.” Then, what is the meaning of living in this world that is so wroght with pain and suffering? When it comes to the gospel [...continue reading]

The United States of America

"The United States of America is both a representative democracy and a republic. In a representative democracy, the people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. This is what happens in the United States, where citizens have the right to vote for their elected officials, such as the President, Senators and members of the House of Representatives.

At the same time, the United States is also a republic, meaning that the government has elected representatives who are [...continue reading]