“There are but two powers in the world, the sword and the mind. In the long run the sword is always beaten by the mind.” – Napolean Bonaparte Sun-Tzu, Napolean Bonaparte, Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower are but a few of the legendary military strategists who continue to fascinate the political and military leaders of [...]

Do you believe that in this day and age, all Americans have the same rights, protections, benefits, and opportunities to succeed in life and undeniable freedoms express themselves how they so choose? Do you believe that everyone should have these rights? Most people answer these questions with an undeniable “yes.” That is, until the dividing issue of weather or not to allow gay marriage is asked.

The ideas of determinism and libertarianism conflict in regards to the nature of free will. Free will can be loosely defined as the idea that human beings are in control of their destinies. They have the freedom to choose from options, make a decision, and act. The predicament of free will stems from the ability to assign cause and effect to all of the natural world. Believing in free will has the consequence of humans taking responsibility for their own actions. They may be blamed, praised, congratulated or condemned for what they have done. Free will suggests moral responsibility.