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Vertical Thought: October - December 2011

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Celtic Festival, Druidic Winter Solstice, Babylonian Ishtar and Egyptian Osiris

Paganism In Christianity

  • by Frank Dunkle, David Cobb
Many aspects of traditional Christianity - holidays, practices and doctrines - came not from Christ or the Bible but from ancient pagan religion.
Friends With Benefits What's the Problem?

"Friends With Benefits" What's the Problem?

  • by Amanda Stiver
The expression "friends with benefits" refers to the relationship where a guy and girl who are friends socialize, share companionship at times and have regular sex with "no strings attached".
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What's Right With Marriage

What's Right With Marriage

  • by Scott Hoefker
More and more voices in society attempt to run down marriage, claiming it's out of date and seeking to change its definition. But there's still much to be said for this relationship God instituted when He first made man and woman.
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Is God-Intended Communication Disappearing?

Is God-Intended Communication Disappearing?

  • by Scott Hoefker
If God wanted you to constantly use a cell phone, He would have had you born with one glued to your ear. If He wanted you to be on Twitter all the time, He would have "tweeted" you by now. Is our electronic media producing what God intended for communication, or not?
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Is Christmas a Phony?

Is Christmas a Phony?

  • by Dan Dowd
Many Christmas customs can be traced back to the ancient worship of false gods.
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The Perfect Support System

The Perfect Support System

  • by Whitney Creech
Coping with teen pregnancy is hard - premarital sex and children out of wedlock being against the purpose of marriage and family. But there is help to go forward.
In the News: Getting Lost... With a GPS?

In the News: Getting Lost... With a GPS?

  • by Amanda Stiver
A recent poll in Britain indicates that 52 percent of drivers ages 18 to 24 used Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite navigation, while only 28 percent of those over 65 used a GPS.
Vantage Point: Like an Eagle

Vantage Point: Like an Eagle

  • by Randy Stiver
We all need a strategic and comprehensive perspective on life and world events. Vertical Thought strives to give you that strategic overview in every issue.
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In the News: Tiny Technology

In the News: Tiny Technology

  • by Amanda Stiver
Scientists have developed an electronic skin tattoo, called an epidermal electronic system (EES).