Morality Without Religion Debate Sparks Letter to Editor
A reader argues public schools cannot teach morality in a vacuum and questions whose ideal of right and wrong should guide education. The letter cites religious influence in schools, references to God, CS Lewis, and quotes about absolute truth, along with societal violence data and the Columbine case to support the stance.
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Adam Lanza
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MacMillan Company
Centers For Disease Control
Ecuador
Elisabeth Elliot
Disaster Center
JoyJars honor Jessie Rees and lasting cancer kid support
Chuck Norris recalls Jessie Rees who started JoyJars delivering paper bags of toys to sick children. JoyJars grew with 47 000 kids served in 2012 across 11 countries, aided by NEGU and Olympic athletes, while Jessie fought cancer and inspired a broader morality movement.
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Yahoo Sports
Erik
Stacey
Saddleback Church
Kaitlin Sandeno
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NEGU
U.S
Rachel Joy Scott
Columbine High School
Darrell
Sandy Scott
Rachel
Gena
Jessie Joy Rees
Scott
Rees
Shayn
J.T
Chuck Norris
Chucknorris
Facebook
Balance training helps prevent falls and boosts independence
Dr Komaroff explains the balance strength cycle and how inactivity worsens balance. He suggests beginner balance exercises on AskDoctorK com suitable for ages including the elderly, with progression to harder moves as balance improves. He urges consulting a doctor or gym staff for guidance.
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Komaroff
Harvard Medical School
Shattuck St
Boston
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