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IPods. Cell phones. Electric start buttons for your car. Isn't it hard to believe that 10 years ago most people weren't walking around using these items on a daily basis? How has technology changed your lifestyle or faith since the year 2000? Have daily tasks such as prayer changed at all? Should preachers or religious leaders be allowed to twitter during worship services? Let the Beliefnet Community know what you think!

Have you checked out the new Hot Topics Zone - a place where everyone's discussing the latest news stories? One forum in particular is taking on the American health care issue. Where do you stand on the debate or how would you cut health care costs?

One member gives his ideas on how to cut the costs. "Coordinate care through family doctors. This was tried by the insurance companies, through HMOs, and was basically a failure. That being said, it was a failure mostly because it was implemented by the insurance companies."

Another reader writes, "If it was not for my insurance company...I would not be able to afford my health care. The Government needs to insure those who cannot afford their own healthcare."

Share your own ideas or opinions on this hot issue!

Last Friday, the new movie 2012 came out in theatres. The story explores the fear of the end of the world that many individuals feel. Do you think anything will happen in 2012? What do you believe comes next? Will there really be an end of the world? What are your thoughts when it comes to the ancient Mayan calendar? Tell the Beliefnet Community what you think.

After 40 years of Big Bird, Elmo, and even Oscar the Grouch, Sesame Street is still entertaining and teaching children all over the world. But the special characters did more than just teach numbers and letters to young generations, they took on tough issues and provided moral lessons that gave children a better understanding of life. What did you gain as a child from watching Sesame Street? Do you let your child watch the show today? What values do you think younger generations gain from the program?

In honor of those who have served their country in the United States, Veterans Day is a time to offer both gratitude and respect. Take a look at famous quotes that describe valor, strength, and courage. Check out what has been going on in the Faith, Values, and Politics forums lately. Give your own thoughts on current (or past!) issues, or offer a tribute to a veteran you knew and loved.

Do you have a hard time letting go of the past? Has the thought of forgiving someone who hurt you always been difficult to do? You might not be alone if you feel this way, but what you do with...

What has the Beliefnet Community all fired up? Take a peek at the discussion forum that debates whether or not women should be aggressive. Do you believe women should be more of the aggressor, or should they try to conduct...

Join the lively debate on whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. Is it wrong to dress your children up as ghosts and witches when you belong to the Christian faith? Or maybe you see it just as an innocent form of...

Unemployment. Money troubles. People losing their jobs. It's all part of the recession that has been experienced not only by Americans but by others around the world, and sometimes more severely. It's what economists call 'The Business Cycle', and the...

Do you ever feel pressure from your friends or family to get married and 'settle down'? Are you noticing that many of your friends are starting to get married and have children, leaving you feel a bit left out? Or...

Many Beliefnet Community members have asked for a way to access all the forum posts made by a member. We're pleased to announce this feature is now available. Read our product manager's blog post about this to find out more...

Why did Alaska Governor and former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin resign? Is she hiding a scandal? Is she planning a presidential run? See what other Beliefnet members think and share your own opinions in this heated Sarah Palin discussion....

Ponzi scheme fraudster Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison today. What do you think of this sentence? "He certainly deserves the 150 years-every day of it," writes member IreneAdler. "He got more time than some who are...

Actress Farrah Fawcett died of cancer today at age 62. Beliefnet members remember Farrah Fawcett on this forum. "She fought a good battle and I must believe a warm and welcoming peace has embraced her," writes member sydneymoon. Share your...

Here's a juicy discussion from our relationships forum: Member parkin wonders, "Why not have a rebound relationship?" Parkin writes, "he just separated from his wife and I just lost my husband." Do you think this relationship has a chance? Respond...