Viewpoints

Many today are calling for and promoting the legalization of marijuana. One of their salient arguments is that legalization will be a blow against organized crime. Is this really the case?

Why is Thursday called Thursday? Why is Saturday Saturday? While many recognize Thursday as being derived from "Thor's Day" in reference to the Norse God, the names for the other days of the week are also rich in meaning.

The theory of Intelligent Design holds that certain features of the universe and of living things are best explained by an intelligent cause, not an undirected process such as natural selection. Seems simple enough.

Is the prohibition of marijuana just a useless holdover from a prudish era, or, are there measurable and hazardous repercussions to the use of marijuana?

With increasing security concerns including terrorism, the migrant crisis and increased Russian aggression, what steps does the European Union need to take to defend itself? Is it time for Europe to share an army?

Each year, countless children will wake up and begin searching their property for colourful eggs supposedly laid by rabbits. What do these eggs have to do with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? Where do Easter eggs come from?

Does "a person's life really consist in the abundance of his possessions?" Does happiness and contentment result from the accumulation of things? Are you stuck on the Materialism Merry-Go-Round?

Would you consider yourself a proud person? Do you take pride in your achievements or are you proud for other reasons? Do you parade your pride?

Some see it as essential to maintaining stability in a rapidly changing world; while others see it as a senseless anchor, holding back the tide of progression. Which is it? Is tradition important?

Do you have good self-esteem? Do you have good self-control? If you were posed the question as to which of the two is most beneficial and most important for success in life, what kind of response would you give?

The European Union comprises 28 nations, accounting for more than 500 million people. Who leads this growing power? The European Parliament meets in Brussels, but is that really the seat of authority for Europe? Who is Europe's Leader?

Do you consider yourself to be a moral person? What makes one person stand out as being a good all-around person, while another is labelled as a degenerate? Many describe morality as whatever seems right at the time, but does that make sense?