INTOXICANTS

In this, part four, of my Speaking My Mind series, I discuss a few aspects that influence society, including the mass ignorance that causes us to lose sight of what is important and how certain worldly powers control society.

This article touches on the basis of living a healthy life in Islam.

This article talks about my opinion on whether I consider Buddhism a religion or a way of life. Read and see what I think and if you agree.

Rockers find success on the New York Times Bestseller List.

Thanksgiving and Christmas offer opportunities to show gratitude and generosity, but unfortunately we tend to showcase gluttony and greed.

Investigating the Bible's teaching on sobriety.

Buddha lived at a time when, and where, Hinduism was the common religion. Buddhism is the fourth most popular religion is the world. Although, Hinduism is the third most popular religion many people don't know who Patanjali is or what yoga really is.

Considering the spiritual complacency that has beguiled our society.

Sexual immorality is not just an American society issue, it is a global issue.

A Bodhisattva is a person who is dedicated to attaining enlightenment. A Buddha is a being who has attained enlightenment.

Buddhism is an education that teaches how to be one with our Buddha nature or God or Tao. "The truth is one, sages call it many names," is a famous Dharmaic quote. Buddhism can be applied to any walk of life and is compatible with any other religious practices.

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This is an informative essay about the history of the most controversial drug in Amercan society; marijuana. I'll discuss its origins, medicinal uses, and reasons for prohibition in our country.

Prostitutes are a social icon. We imagine them as wild girls searching for the a man to tame them, or as tough, spunky businesswomen. Here is one role however, that we seldom attribute to sex workers; The role of Mother.

A look at Freud's work and its place in society

For me, and for millions of other Americans, our safety blanket is marijuana. But is it for you?

In early 1990, I lost my position as a teacher of English as a foreign language in an Oxford Street language school where I spent almost two years...

The film is surprisingly smart for the genre.

The Simpsons portrays a lovable American family and town. But this portrayal is a looking glass, held up to America. With keen and acerbic wit, they expose our foibles again and again. Are they laughing with us or at us?

A brief summary and review of Edward A. Berlin's book The King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin and His Era.

This article deals with the limiting of cell phone use while driving. Various states already have such laws in place, as well as certain cities across the country.

The previously little- known world of alcohol- free wines has developed and grown in popularity. the selection and quality of non alcoholic wines now being produced, now rivals that of regular wine.

You can make your own natural facial masks from typical products that you may have in your kitchen.

Offers suggestions for the student on how, not only to protect themselves and vacation safely, but how to protect their homes while they are away. Also touches on other Spring Break concerns, such as alcohol troubles.