The definition of a nation, as found in the dictionary, states "a people who share common customs, origins, history, and frequently language; a nationality" (www.dictionary.com). ... For example, not everyone celebrates Christmas. ... Another example of holiday traditions would be Halloween. ... The variety of languages throughout the country sometimes makes it hard for us to communicate with each other. ... In this country with so much diversity, discrimination and racism will always play a part in someone's motives. ...

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Religion, as defined in Webster's New School Dictionary, is "any system of faith or worship, etc. built around God, ethical values, a philosophy, etc." ... The fact still remains that much of America's past, as well as the present, deals with the idea of there being a "Creator." ... This country was basically founded with religious intentions for everyday life. ... For example, the Pledge of Allegiance includes the verse, "One nation under God." ... I cannot expect others to always agree with me; and it is definitely not fair to make someone partake in my own beliefs. ...

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Unfortunately, religion goes above and beyond its dictionary meaning. ... For example, Christians in America differ from the Christians in Jerusalem. ... We are dealing with not just traditions but many sub-traditions. ... For example, Hinduism bases their religion on meditation and discipline which allow them to shut off the outside world. ... For example, Christians believe in a heaven and a holy trinity - God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. ...

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The Legal and Political Importance of Due Process The dictionary defines due process of law as The regular, customary, and fair administration of justice; a right guaranteed to people in the United States by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution and by state constitutions. ... The Constitution contains numerous limitations on the power of government to interfere with individual rights (i.e., Bill of Rights). ... Examples of this would be marriage, procreation, abortion, interstate travel etc. ... For example the were allowed to have council or someone...

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The Steel Beneath the Gold "Gild"ed: To Make seem more attractive or valuable than it is" -Webster's New World Dictionary Between the Civil War and the early 20th century, an era of growth, wealth, and power was born. ... However, many were struck with the harsh reality that, with the millions upon millions of other immigrants throughout the mid-late 1800's, there simply were not enough jobs for everyone. ... With the abundance of labor, the amount of industrialization flourished (particularly with the railroads), as well as the greed for money of already-wealthy busine...

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The Boy Scouts have the right to assemble with whomever they choose. ... This would be another example in which the principle applies to this controversy. ... Rehnquist, "The Boy Scouts asserts that homosexual conduct is inconsistent with the values it seeks to instill. ... Discrimination, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is the action of discriminating; distinguishing, making or constituting a distinction, or affording a ground for distinction. ... Association is the reflective expression of those you associate with, upon yourself....

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I"m disgusted with this novel! ... For example, consider the "sex-talk" that parents usually have with their children. ... Instead of trying to use the whole concept of building a wall between students and these more adult issues, I honestly think our education system should equip us with armor so that we can face them. ... That way, nobody will ever come into contact with any possibly objectionable material ever again! ... Banning-wise, it falls in the same category as Where's Waldo, Webster's" Dictionary, and the Holy Bible. ...

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For example, pornography exists on television, in the movies, and even in adult stories. According to the Merrian Webster Dictionary, pornography is defined as the act or practice of engaging in promiscuous sexual relations for money. ... They are either male or female, and will indulge in sex with anyone regardless of sexual preference whether they are heterosexuals or homosexuals. ... So my big question is what is the difference between two porno stars engaging in sex on screen and a prostitute having sex with a customer? ... Jennifer James from the General Learning Press has written an ...

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