Utopianism was a way of life that consisted of a perfect, full-function society. ... Originating with Greek philosophers, the concept has changed into a distinctly Western perception relating to progress or improvement dating from the Renaissance. ... Utopian ideas have had an impact on almost every aspect of life. With the Renaissance the ideal of a utopia became more sophisticated, but the religious component in utopian philosophy is often present from then on. ...

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This description of harmful or mature content could include anything from renaissance art of nude models to an educational website which outlines the basics of sex intended for children under 10. ... Anyone should be able to practice any form of life as long as it does not harm another person. ... It seems to be a fact that all stages of life are affected in some small or big way by this incredibly irrational and mean spirited war on sex....

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I left my familiar fold and began exploring a (severely) religious life. ... Like any person through the course of their life, Jefferson's personal opinions on religion changed as he aged, but "through all the changes in the evolution of Jefferson's faith, there was at least one point of consistency, a devotion to the ideal of religious liberty."15 Jefferson's conceptualization of God leaned more towards a Natural philosophy with a Christian background. ...

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