Embryonic Stem Cells: What Do They Hold in Store?
Embryonic stem cells are cells in the early stages of embryonic development when a fertilized egg cell is…
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Editorial: The Joyous Past and the Beautiful Future
The past year was a busy one for The Fountain. Having completed two decades in publishing, we tried…
The Souls Besieged by a Life of Transience
Those who perceive the world solely in terms of its transitory face and physical constraints can be seen,…
The Essence of Time
St Augustine’s confession expresses the situation most people experience after contemplating the nature of time. Time has puzzled…
Editorial (Issue 54)
In this 54th issue a variety of topics are presented which are all geared toward enjoyable contemplative activity.…
Carpe Diem
Anyone who has ever seen the movie Dead Poets Society will remember the scene on the first day…
Editorial (Issue 38)
During this time of uncertainty and tension, we should take a moment to remember religion’s central teaching: Do…
Editorial (Issue 31)
The Tool Is Dialogue Establishing peace between people of different religions, backgrounds, and nationalities has always been a…
Backbiting is unforgivable
Islam strictly forbids spying into people’s sins and secrets and backbiting. It also forbids talking ill of people…
The Madness of Power for Its Own Sake
Those who have the power and technological means to satisfy their greed and feelings of hate and vengeance,…
The Horizon Of Hope
With strong conviction and high hope, poised to move forward; with firm resolve, our will ready as a…
The delicate balance of life on earth
It is difficult, on first reading, to divine the great scientific message imparted by this verse. The scientific…