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Defined by Merriam-Webster as “matters regarded as involving the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers or some secret knowledge of them” (“Occult”), occultism is the study of mysterious or hidden wisdom. From the earliest practices, Occultists regarded the craft as esoteric and beyond the range of ordinary comprehension, utilized only by experienced individuals with specialized knowledge. Because of this purposeful secrecy, idealized depictions of supernatural practices is…

government should focus on morality or economics when deciding public policy. To expand on these points, I will provide examples and issues. To begin we will look at the definition of what the word Government actually means. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the simple definition of government is: the group of people who control and make decisions for a country, state, etc. Here in America the type of government we…

When Justin Turner smacked the game-winning home run for the Dodgers on Sunday night, announcers, sportswriters, bloggers and fans all called it the same thing: a “walk-off.” Unknown as recently as the 1970s and 1980s, the term “walk-off” for a game-ending hit has become as comfortable a part of the baseball lexicon as “balls” and “strikes.” And it’s spreading. The term’s first published citation was in July 1988, according to William Safire, who was The New York Times’s longtime language…

Merriam Webster defines Net Neutrality as a requirement for all Internet Service Providers(ISPs) to treat all Internet data the same regardless of its source, type, or destination. Some people argue against net neutrality because they feel that the government should not be allowed to regulate the Internet. Net Neutrality is an important part of our society, it allows for an open Internet which is free from discrimination, monopolies, and prevents it from becoming stagnant. ISPs are like the…

gets tough because of all the different views on the concept. Honor means nothing to some, everything to others, and some people just don’t care enough about it to have an opinion. Honor has lost its true meaning in the world we live in today. Merriam Webster defines honor as having a high respect or esteem. There is much more to honor than just a lousy definition. Honor is a priceless respect gained by few. A person’s honor cannot be bought, sold, or traded; it’s something that must be gained…

Property is mostly associated with the owning of land. In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, property is defined as: “something that is owned by a person, business, etc.; a piece of land often with buildings on it that it owned by a person, business, etc.,” but property is representative of so much more. With owning property comes power and wealth, not just land. Property has also been responsible for causing poverty. These representations can specifically be see within the Appalachian region in…

life. I respect family, friends, teachers and public service members. Like a job; it something people should do to contribute to their society rather than ignoring thinking someone else will do it. The definition of respect according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary “is a feeling of great approval and liking”. To show a feeling a great approval you need to recognize someone for what they have done to improve the world. When we accredit one, or tell the achievements and work they have…

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Ethical Path The Oxford Dictionary offers a definition of ethics as, “The codes of conduct or moral principles recognized in a particular profession, sphere of activity, relationship, or other context or aspect of human life” (Ethics, 2015). The Merriam-Webster dictionary’s offering is more succinct but also sheds light on where problems can arise in the interpretation and actualization of ethics on a practical level: “rules (sic) of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad”…

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