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I'm currently reading The Returned by Jason Mott. It's really good. There is a TV show based on this book called Resurrection. I've been watching the show since it premiered and when I found out it was based on a book, I borrowed the book from my library.

I believe that the answer to the question: "Has religion done more good than bad?" depends on how religion is viewed.
 
In example: I am atheist, but many of my friends are religious; some are stronger in faith than the others. I am good friends with Christians, Mormons and Jews. While we may have very different beliefs religion has never been an issue to us. Religious/non-religious is a very personal thing to us and we all agree that different people think differently - there is no point in blaming, judging and hating. So on personal level, what has religion caused? In the end I think it is +/- situation, nevertheless I can't deny how important it is to some.
 
But when I think of religion on larger scale (schools, government, laws etc.) I can't help but see the bad things it has caused. No, religions should not be banned or discriminated. Religious things just should not have a place in the education system or in the government. Never. Why? Because schools are to teach us critical thinking, history, languages, math & science and religion - in a form of history and culture. Public schools should not follow or judge anyones personal beliefs (I know absolutely nothing about the education system outside Scandinavia, I'm sorry if I am speaking rubbish here =P). On larger scale religion should never justify any decision. It is reason & logic. Science is pretty good at that.
 
Has religion done only bad things on larger scale? Nope. Churches help homeless people, collect money to help children in Africa and offer consolation. Conclusion? Religion in itself may not be bad or good - it is the people who do good and bad things. Good people would do good things no matter what did they belive and the same goes for the bad people.
 
And lastly about the same-sex marriage. Even here in Scandinavia (relatively non-religious countries) people who stand against it often justify it because religion x says y. I have personally never understood why people do that. Here no one is forcing any church to do anything. Marriage in here has nothing to do with religion if you don't especially want to have religious weddings. So I am all for same-sex marriage. I have never heard a single good or even decent argument against it and I'll most likely never will.
 
Thank you for reading and sorry for all the typos and grammar mistakes I did =P
I wrote this on my phone and I am far from a native speaker.

I'm watching Psych right now. The channel ion is having a marathon of Psych.

Thought this was kinda appropriate :P
 

 
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I'm watching Psych. I love this show. I can't wait for the new season to start next month.

Yep. They are very good. There are big gummy butterflies and baby ones. I love anything gummy too. I recently found Nintendo gummies at Wal-mart and they taste so good.

The last movie I saw was The Hobbit. It's the second time I went to see it.

Currently reading Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. One of the groups I'm in on Goodreads is reading it this month and I decided to join in on the group read this month.

I don't like slasher movies ... i don't mind a bit of blood and gore but movies like House of Wax & Hostel make me sick to my stomach ...

I'm in a relationship. My boyfriend and I celebrated our 7th year anniversary in September.

I'm in a relationship. My boyfriend and I celebrated our 7th year anniversary in September.

I know there is a "what are you currently reading?" topic, but I thought I'd make a topic for books that you've recently bought, received from someone else, or any that you want to read.
 
My most recent book that I bought is Dark Hollow by Brian Keene. The book is being turned into a movie and will be released sometime next year. I wanted to buy it and read it before the movie is released.
 
The most recent books I've received are Christmas gifts from friends. The books I got are: Whispers from the Dead and The Seance by Joan Lowery Nixon,The Song of the Banded Tree Snail and Other Tales of Space Travel by J.E. Glaze and Indian Crafts and Lore by W. Ben Hunt.

Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry to hear about this. I really don't understand the mindset of these people. Unfortunatley racism is still alive and well & people still find it funny, which makes me sick to my stomach. It's one thing to be rude but they went beyond that and turned it into harassment. I hope you were able to report the blog and get it taken down or in the very least - able to not let it get to you. -hugs- if you want them. :)

I took some pictures of my hamsters and edited them for Christmas. I thought I'd share with everyone on here.
 

 
This is Hamtaro.
 

 
This is Squanto.
 

 
This Bulma.
 

 
And this is Leo.
 
Hope you all enjoy the pictures :)

I took some pictures of my hamsters and edited them for Christmas. I thought I'd share with everyone on here.
 

 
This is Hamtaro.
 

 
This is Squanto.
 

 
This Bulma.
 

 
And this is Leo.
 
Hope you all enjoy the pictures :)

I took some pictures of my hamsters and edited them for Christmas. I thought I'd share with everyone on here.
 

 
This is Hamtaro.
 

 
This is Squanto.
 

 
This Bulma.
 

 
And this is Leo.
 
Hope you all enjoy the pictures :)

I took some pictures of my hamsters and edited them for Christmas. I thought I'd share with everyone on here.
 

 
This is Hamtaro.
 

 
This is Squanto.
 

 
This Bulma.
 

 
And this is Leo.
 
Hope you all enjoy the pictures :)

I took some pictures of my hamsters and edited them for Christmas. I thought I'd share with everyone on here.
 

 
This is Hamtaro.
 

 
This is Squanto.
 

 
This Bulma.
 

 
And this is Leo.
 
Hope you all enjoy the pictures :)

Sure, I can recommend some :)
 
Bowman's Store: A Journey to Myself by Joseph Bruchac
Why I Left the Amish by Saloma Miller Furlong
I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali
Looking for Lost Bird: A Jewish Woman Discovers Her Navajo Roots by Yvette Melanson

I'm a writer and have been writing since I was 12. Writing is my passion and it's what I really love to do. I've been published in an online poetry magazine. I am a Native American of mixed heritage. I am very proud of my Native heritage as well as my other heritages. I love going to Powwows.
 
I love animals. I have four hamsters named Bulma, Leo, Hamtaro and Squanto. I have a boyfriend, who I have been with for seven years.
 
I make crafts, which I sell at my online store, Tsalagi Dreams.
 
I love to read. I always have a book by my side. I'm also a gamer, Nintendo and Sega are my favorite companies. I like to travel and listen to music. Blogging is one of my favorite things to do. I have a blog on Xanga and one on Wordpress as well.
 
And I'm not sure what else to say. If anyone wants to know anymore, feel free to ask :)

I was away, watching the news and saw that Obama won!!! I am so happy! Also, Kathleen Kane won attorney general. She is the first woman attorney general!

I was away, watching the news and saw that Obama won!!! I am so happy! Also, Kathleen Kane won attorney general. She is the first woman attorney general!

I was away, watching the news and saw that Obama won!!! I am so happy! Also, Kathleen Kane won attorney general. She is the first woman attorney general!

I was away, watching the news and saw that Obama won!!! I am so happy! Also, Kathleen Kane won attorney general. She is the first woman attorney general!

I was away, watching the news and saw that Obama won!!! I am so happy! Also, Kathleen Kane won attorney general. She is the first woman attorney general!