In the saga of "The Cosmic Crusader," you will encounter androids, a galactic vampire, demons, a supernatural sword, gladiators, a princess, street gangs, and more. The Cosmic Crusader is a mixture of fantasy, folklore, science fiction and adventure, but the defining theme of the story is a man's journey to discover the truth about his past, which is the only way he can find peace and happiness in the present and the future. This story was strongly inspired by the many works of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and the Marvel Comics, as well as the classic Star Wars saga by George Lucas and the legend of King Arthur and Excalibur. The character of the Cosmic Crusader was originally created in the summer of 1976 in the form of a homemade comic book series called, "The Five Chapters of Ragnorrok.
This book of poetry is intended to offer "hope and inspiration", as refl ected in the Christian faith. It was written by our eldest son, Craig, when he was a teenager. We recently rediscovered it and decided to have it published, so that others can enjoy and be inspired by his creativity. Craig was born on January 17, 1963, in Hagerstown, MD. In 1972, our family moved to Buckeystown, MD, and to Smithsburg, MD, in 1976. Craig recently moved to Hagerstown , MD. He was always very artistic and creative, not only in his writings, but also, in his artwork and in other projects that he undertook. In his youth , he developed a very beautiful butterfl y and insect collection. He especially admired the Monarch butterfl y, as it is so majestic and colorful in appearance. He was an avid student of insects of all kinds and became very knowledgeable in the fi eld. He now enjoys imparting this knowledge to his neice and nephews. To this day, when we see a Monarch Butterfl y, or a Praying Mantis, we think of Craig. The butterfl y symbolizes transformation to a new life and freedom, as do these poems. THUS, the cover of this book shows the Monarch butterfl y, transformed from a caterpillar, to a chrysalis, and fi nally, to a beautiful butterfl y- one of God's amazing creations. The book also shows God's handiwork in the exquisite, scenic photographs taken by Joanie L. Kercheval, Craig's sister in law; & a drawing of Christ's passionate face, done by Craig in his late teens. The cover picture of the butterfl y was painted by Craig's mother, Nancy. Over the years, Craig has had several of his art works published & was the recipient of a variety of awards for his creativity in the arts. SPECIAL THANKS to Joanie for contributing her wonderful photographs to this book!
Why do some beliefs become extinct while others adapt and flourish? James shows us how genetic evolution and cultural evolution, though operating at different rates, are one and the same. Recent science has gone a long way toward explaining the origin of religious belief in evolutionary terms, but Craig James has cracked open the mystery of its tenacity. Religion does not exist for us, it exists for its own sake. Like a selfish gene or a parasite, the religion virus catches a free ride in the minds of our species, infecting our history and culture.
Libertarianism: For and Against offers dueling perspectives on the scope of legitimate government. Tibor R. Machan, a well-known political philosopher with libertarian convictions, argues for a minimal government devoted solely to protecting individual rights to life, liberty, and property. Stressing the sovereignty of each individual, Machan argues in favor of limiting democracy's scope and against the redistribution of wealth, or any other sort of taxation. In opposition to libertarianism, philosopher Craig Duncan defends democratic liberalism, which aims to ensure that all citizens have fair access to a life of dignity. This requires measures to protect equality of opportunity, as well as measures to ensure all have access to a decent minimum standard of living. In a dynamic exchange of arguments, critiques, and rebuttals, the two philosophers cut to the heart of this important debate, articulating and defending competing conceptions of such core values as political freedom and equality.
In the saga of "The Cosmic Crusader," you will encounter androids, a galactic vampire, demons, a supernatural sword, gladiators, a princess, street gangs, and more. The Cosmic Crusader is a mixture of fantasy, folklore, science fiction and adventure, but the defining theme of the story is a man's journey to discover the truth about his past, which is the only way he can find peace and happiness in the present and the future. This story was strongly inspired by the many works of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and the Marvel Comics, as well as the classic Star Wars saga by George Lucas and the legend of King Arthur and Excalibur. The character of the Cosmic Crusader was originally created in the summer of 1976 in the form of a homemade comic book series called, "The Five Chapters of Ragnorrok.
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