Over a billion people in the world ascribe to secular representations instead, some even rejecting the idea of the soul entirely. As new branches grow every day, the roots explored here could never truly capture the world’s vast array of beliefs.
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Challenging the stereotypes of body size and health
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The conspiracy theory has become a defining element in American society. While it is easy to affiliate such beliefs with the aging hippie kooks, it cannot be denied that many of these theories create haunting uncertainty about what we think we know.
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September 11Upfront
Gender Roles in 9/11: Heroes, Damsels and Villains
by Jessica Santos October 3, 2011It’s not news that American society and its media disseminate gender roles on a daily basis. In regards to 9/11, we are given three primary options: heroes, damsels, and villains.
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When confronted with the hatred of a direct attack, some victims respond by desiring war or violence. Some respond by settling into a state of internal anger or despair. Others, however, take the opportunity to push for peace and take action to stop the hateful cycle.
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On September 11, 2001, today’s undergraduate college students were enrolled in third through sixth grades. Most experienced the day’s events while in a classroom, the event portrayed to them through the decisions of teachers and school administrators.
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Americans react to the 9/11 tribute
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Why Russians believe the U.S. government was involved in 9/11
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Teachers work to create appropriate 9/11 curriculum
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First Responders Saved for Last
by Patrick Duprey September 29, 2011LaPenna was one of five first responders to assist in the recovery of Port Authority police officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno. Now, he’s coping with the impact that the 9/11 rescue had on his health, watching how the bill that covers first responders’ health concerns is not nearly sufficient.