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Black Christ and His Invisible Brother on the Cross: Race and Religion in H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Dunwich Horror” PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Michael Gurnow   
Friday, 31 October 2008 00:00
American gothic writer H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) is frequently labeled a racist despite the fact that he married a Jewess, Sonia Greene, in 1924. Though the two would ultimately (amicably) divorce, it would not be for reasons involving bloodlines (rather, because of Lovecraft’s regional homesickness).
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In Search of Perfection PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Peter Baltensperger   
Monday, 20 October 2008 22:23

The quest for perfection has occupied the human mind for a long time. Throughout history, people in all cultures and societies have been searching for the perfect object, the perfect idea, the perfect life that will make everything complete, knowing full well all the while that perfection can never be attained or achieved. Perfection is a mental concept, not a reality, and it can therefore never be found because it doesn’t exist. The Holy Grail as the perfect vessel is one of the prime examples of the inherent futility of the search for perfection and, at the same time, the importance of the quest itself.

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Yoni - Symbol of Cosmic Mysteries PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Peter Baltensperger   
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 23:15
Cultures throughout the ages have venerated the yoni as the symbolic representation of the mystery of the cosmos. As the primal source of all being, it constitutes the entrance into the universal womb from which we all come and to which we all return. In Hinduism, it is the attribute of the goddess Shakti, consort of Shiva. In Earth-centered, Nature-based religions, it is the sacred symbol of the Great Goddess, the Great Earth Mother herself. Above all, it is the matrix of generation, the universal focus, the be all and end all of existence. It is the shrine of worship for the great mysteries of the universe, the ultimate representation of life.
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The Girl's Guide to Casual Sex PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Zingy Galore   
Monday, 30 June 2008 15:26

Some women are fantastic with blenders, knitting needles and recipe books. I'm great with one night stands. I believe I have it all down-pat. Nothing fazes me, and while many may frown upon the sinful deed that involves few commitments, other than sexy lingerie or going commando, I feel that more should be done to encourage sex positivity in this area.

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