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Do you feel like the summer months are just slipping away? Don’t fret – summer isn’t over. What goals are you trying to reach before September? How will you do it? Can you share any tips that would be helpful for other Beliefnet Community members? Talk about your summer goals – and get a chance…

No matter who is around, people tend to freely give advice to the parents of small children. Does this help you as a parent or just irritate you? What about trusting the instincts within ourselves? How would you handle a situation if your child was being bullied? What other difficulties do parents face? Share your…

What does “doing the right thing” mean to you? Are you young and looking for a way to let your voice be heard? The Responsibility Project by Liberty Mutual is collecting stories from teens ages 13-17 who plan to use their summer break to “do the right thing.” Check out how you can submit your…

Do you agree that the oil spill is finally coming to an end? Do you think that the cap will stop more oil from leaking? (There will, of course, be years of clean up ahead.) Share your own opinion with the community. Discuss what you think should be done in the future – so this…

Have you ever wondered at the beauty of nature and its creatures? One humorous gallery of animal friends will help you see that sometimes the lion really does lie with the lamb. Do you have funny pictures of your pets? Don’t forget to share your photos with the community!

Have you ever wondered how weight loss can be a joy? How can some people continue to work out and eat right – and still have a smile on their face? Check out the popular forum discussing sensible weight loss that can also help you have peace of mind. Be inspired by the real stories…

Mel Gibson might not the same man that America knew. People can change, and sometimes it is hard to keep a relationship or friendship with someone that is not the person we thought they were. Have you had a friend that you lost because he or she changed dramatically? Do you struggle with forgiving this…

After 6 months of struggle, confusion, and rebuilding, Haiti is still moving on with incredible courage and hope. How are the people of Haiti really doing 6 months after the devastating earthquake? Share stories of strength in Haiti that you heard that surprised or inspired you. Read the news stories of more natural disasters around…

How do you think civilization began? Do you believe we all started in one geographic location or several? What does the idea of “the origins of humankind” mean to you? Take a look at what several community members are saying about the start of civilization. Read the posts and share your thoughts>>

Although the overall message could stay the same, there are several translations of the Christian Bible. Which translation of The Bible do you read? Do you prefer a certain one above the rest? Why? Offer your thoughts on which translation is most helpful when teaching children Christian stories. Read the popular forum and then post…

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