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Comment if you would like to join a church or community that has these rules

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 Here is a draft set of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws reflecting a fellowship-based, inclusive, and service-focused church (Comm-Unity Church) in Arkansas, emphasizing helping one another, participation, and community engagement. Each section aligns with standard requirements and your vision. sos.arkansas +2 Articles of Incorporation Comm-Unity Church—Arkansas Article I: Name The name of this corporation is Comm-Unity Church. Article II: Duration The duration of this corporation is perpetual. Article III: Registered Office and Agent The principal office and registered agent shall be designated in accordance with Arkansas law. Article IV: Purpose Comm-Unity Church is organized exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes, specifically: To form a fellowship that welcomes all people regardless of religion, race, or background. To build a supportive, empathetic community where helping others is central, and anyone who receives help is expected...

Some other interesting questions... why is no one else seem to be curious about all these things that absolutely should change?

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  Prescription drug prices are so high in the U.S. primarily because of a system that allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to charge Americans significantly more than people in other developed countries for the same drugs. This is partly because: The U.S. government often does not directly negotiate drug prices for Medicare, unlike many other countries which have price negotiations or caps. Pharmaceutical companies provide deep discounts to foreign markets to gain access but make up for those lower prices by charging Americans much higher prices, effectively subsidizing global drug access through U.S. consumers. Americans fund about 75% of global pharmaceutical profits despite the U.S. being less than 5% of the world’s population, driven by high prices and generous research subsidies primarily from the U.S. government. Complex distribution chains, including middlemen and pharmacy benefit managers, add layers that increase final drug prices. Patent protections, market ...

This is why I stay open-minded and curious about all things...

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  If people obeyed moral guidelines based on a sense of community and empathy rather than religious reasons , morality could still be strong, meaningful, and adaptive. Secular Morality Foundations Empathy and Compassion : Morality grounded in empathy relies on understanding others' suffering and well-being, motivating altruistic and ethical behavior without external mandates. qcc.cuny youtube Community and Cooperation : A sense of belonging and mutual support can create social norms and moral expectations that maintain order, trust, and cooperation, independent of religious belief. qcc.cuny Reason and Consequences : Secular ethics often emphasize reason, critical thinking, and the consequences of actions to guide moral choices, allowing flexibility and evolution of moral principles as society changes. wikipedia +1 Autonomy and Moral Agency : Individuals can take responsibility for ethical decisions based on understanding and compassion, fostering mature, self-reflectiv...