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Ethics and Religion Talk: What if Good is Not Good Enough?

Submitted 01-07-2019 under OPINION

This question was submitted at a recent panel on ‘End of Life’ in which I participated: Suppose I do not live a life “good enough” to attain the equivalent to heaven, then where do I go?

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In Season: January 5

Submitted 01-04-2019 under NONPROFITS

Happy New Year! We hope you had a fun, safe, and relaxing time celebrating the start of a new year. We're excited for our Opening Day of our Winter Market tomorrow, and we'll have around 20 vendors with a great variety of produce + local food and farm products!

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Ethics and Religion Talk: May a Consenting Married Couple Engage in "Swinging?"

Submitted 12-31-2018 under OPINION

how do I reconcile that my wife and I will not be sexually satisfied unless we experience the swinging lifestyle, and how can being sexually active with other human beings be so wrong, if we both agree that we allow it in our marriage?

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Should Self-Driving Cars be Programmed to Make Moral Decisions?

Submitted 12-27-2018 under OPINION

Should self-driving cars be programmed with a moral decision-making capability? For example, to avoid a head on collision should the car swerve into the crosswalk, possibly killing pedestrians? Who's life is more important – the passengers or the pedestrians?

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In Season: December 22, 2018

Submitted 12-22-2018 under NONPROFITS

Today's the final Saturday of the 2018 Main Market Season + we've got a great variety of vendors here for you! Whether you have some Holiday gatherings you need to prepare for or if you're looking for a gift for your loved ones, our vendors have something for everyone!

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Great Decisions Series attempts to raise community's Global IQ

Submitted 12-21-2018 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan presents the annual "Great Decisions" eight-week series on global issues, international relations and foreign policy.

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Homelessness in Grand Rapids: How can we help?

Submitted 12-20-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

The community can come together and support homeless individuals: Grand Rapids residents can give time or donations or support to organizations like Network 180, Mel Trotter Ministries or Dégagé Ministries.

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GVSU student shares story of mental health to raise awareness

Submitted 12-19-2018 under LOCAL LIFE

What happens when a lifetime’s worth of tragedy is forced into that of a 22-year-old?

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Cirque stars celebrate the season in Grand Rapids Symphony's Cirque de Noel

Submitted 12-18-2018 under NONPROFITS

Acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, aerial artists and more join Grand Rapids Symphony for Cirque de la Symphonie's 10th annual appearance.

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Does the Grand Rapids Police Officers Association contract promote police officer misconduct?

Submitted 12-18-2018 under OPINION

Let’s end this cycle of false concessions and make real changes that matter so that we may affirmatively further police/community relations in Grand Rapids.

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