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The Pros and Cons of a Winter Holiday Wedding

Having your wedding at Christmas may seem unheard of, but there are many plusses to tying the knot on the winter holiday. Balance these pros and cons to see if getting married at Christmas is right for you.

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

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Planning Your Honeymoon? You May Need a Travel Agent

After just planning your wedding, the idea of planning a honeymoon right after may seem daunting. If you're an exhausted newlywed, consider letting a travel agent shoulder some of the honeymoon planning burden.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Compassion and Empathy in Healthcare

Healthcare is a profoundly complicated issue. The field combines the scientific and analytical with the emotional: compassion and empathy. But what role exactly do these emotional elements play in good healthcare?

Category: Society

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Suit Up! Wedding Attire Advice for New Grooms

While guests never fail to fawn over the bride's dress, the groom's outfit is just as important. By following these style tips you'll ensure that your suit looks great, fits right, and complements your spouse's ensemble.

Category: Wedding Planning Marriage

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Can an Atheist Lead a Church?

Priests and preachers who have lost their faith might seem like a rather novel concept-- but it's a lot more common than you think. When a religious leader loses their belief, can they still lead their congregation?

Category: Society Church

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Is It Time to Pull the Catholic Church's Tax Exempt Status?

Churches receive tax-exempt status so they can serve their community with fewer financial restrictions. But with recent reports of rampant abuse in the Catholic Church, is it time to pull their tax-exempt status?

Category: Society Church

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Should Hotels Include Bibles in the Rooms?

While they were once common, over the last decade Bibles have disappeared from hotel rooms. As technology improves and international travel becomes more widespread, is the hotel room Bible still necessary? 

Category: Society Church

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STDs: A Public Health Crisis or Morality Issue?

Evangelist Franklin Graham recently called the rise of STDs in the United States a moral failure. He suggested if more Americans were pious, STD rates would decline. But do his opinions match the scientific data?

Category: Society

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Stay Healthy on Your Wedding Day With These Self-Care Tips

Wedding days are busy- but don't fall into the trap of eating poorly or letting your exercise routine slip. Eating well-rounded meals and getting a workout in will make you more energized to make it through the big day.

Category: Wedding Planning

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Can Christianity Be Political?

What is the appropriate intersection of Christianity and politics? Some say believers should keep their beliefs out of the ballot box, and others suggest their religious inclinations should inform their votes.

Category: Society Church

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