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Vertical Thought: July - September 2007

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A Time for Building Relationships

  • by David Cobb
In addition to picturing a time when the Kingdom of God will be on earth, the Feast of Tabernacles pictures a time when people will get along.

Worthy to Suffer Shame

  • by Jeremy Lallier
No one likes to suffer for his beliefs, but strangely, a committed group of men counted it an honor to do so. What can we learn from their example?
We Can Trust the Bible

We Can Trust the Bible

  • by Mike Bennett
Many today question the accuracy of the Bible, but consider a few facts and quotes about this amazing book.
Did God Give Animals Rights?

Did God Give Animals Rights?

  • by Randy Stiver
What is the difference between human beings and animals? Why did God make animals? How should a vertical-thinking person treat animals?

A Reliable Book

  • by Vertical Thought
The Bible claims to be true and inspired by God (see John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16) and millions of people through history have embraced that claim.

A Challenge to Evolution On the Beach

  • by Mario Seiglie
How a squid developed its complex ability to capture and use tiny luminous bacteria exactly on the right part of its body, create a lens for it and even regulate the light is something scientists cannot explain.
The Bible Deflates Secular Humanism

The Bible Deflates Secular Humanism

  • by Larry Greider
Only a fool says in his heart that there is no God (Psalm 14:1). Yet man seems determined to try to live apart from God. This is like holding your breath to prove you don't need air.

Reinventing the Internet

  • by Amanda Stiver
Although the building of today's Internet has been going on for almost four decades, some researchers feel the time has come to start over.

Opinion vs. Fact

  • by David Treybig
"Thanks for sharing your opinion," said the man after I had answered his question about the Bible.

A Modest Past?

  • by Amanda Stiver
Have people in history always dressed modestly? The past is sometimes presented as an example of fully covered, “proper” fashion, and the present is portrayed as one of overly exposing formerly covered parts of the body. Is this really true?

Threads for Vertical Thinkers

  • by David Treybig
Given the impact clothes can have on both guys and girls, how can a young person look fashionable while also modeling and promoting godly thinking?
Unintended Consequences vs. Intended Rewards

Unintended Consequences vs. Intended Rewards

  • by David Treybig
Most young people have been advised to forgo premarital sex in order to avoid pregnancy and STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). Now, according to new reports, there are more reasons for following this godly advice.
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Internet Pornography: A Cultural Plague

Internet Pornography: A Cultural Plague

  • by Sean Yarbrough
Along with all the wonderful uses of the Internet, there is another use that has been growing ever faster—that of commercialized pornography. But what are the effects of viewing sexually explicit pictures? Is it harmless? Is there any culturally redeeming value in the viewing of pornography?

In the News: Banning the Tanning Booth

  • by Amanda Stiver
The U.S. states of Utah, Virginia and South Dakota, along with others, are seeking to put limits on the amount of time teens can be under the glow of the tanning bed.

In the News: Crisis of Obesity Among Church Attendees

  • by Amanda Stiver
A study released in 2006 comparing the levels of obesity between religious groups found that many denominations of Christian churches have extremely high levels of obesity among their members.

Jesus Christ: Divine Savior or Gnostic Nobody!

  • by Ken Treybig
"Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God" (1 John 4:2-3)

In the News: Multitasking Impacts Revenues

  • by Amanda Stiver
Multitasking, often presented as a virtue of the digital age, is turning out to be what many people initially thought it was—a productivity-damaging distraction.

In the News: Oversexualized Culture Destructive to Girls

  • by Amanda Stiver
A study by the American Psychological Association (APA) on cultural trends finds that American girls are sexualized in almost every medium and product—advertisements, video games, clothing and cosmetics, among others.

In the News: Rap Wraps Up

  • by Amanda Stiver
The rap music genre (also known as hip-hop) is suffering a decline in sales as well as criticism from inside the hip-hop world about its messages and their negative influence on society.

In the News: Redefining Style

  • by Amanda Stiver
The flood of immodest clothing available in stores has led to a growing number of designers and retailers specializing in modest clothing.

In the News: Reinventing the Internet

  • by Amanda Stiver
Although the building of today's Internet has been going on for almost four decades, some researchers feel the time has come to start over.