PureLies explains the hidden facts behind fast food.

I'm sure you all have been to or seen a fast food restaurant, right? McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, the list goes on and on. Well, how much do you eat there? Do you know what's in the food, how it's made, how they cook it, or where it all came from? Well, it took me by surprise when I read about it, and it altered my entire diet.

According to Eric Schlosser's book, "Chew On This", fast-food is a growing problem with the nation's health. I'd like to share my knowledge of this food industry. Just remember, I'm not trying to scare or brainwash you. I'm just trying to alert you of the harmful damage that fast food can cause, and how life altering your choices may be.

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Dalygirl breaks down the sacraments.

In the Gospel, we read about Jesus' life and actions of welcoming, healing, forgiving, and service to others. As Catholics, a special way we can carry out Jesus' ministry is through the seven sacraments. A sacrament is an effective sign given to us by Jesus and helps us to share in God's will.

The sacraments are:

1) Baptism
2) Confirmation
3) Eucharist
4) Reconciliation/Penance
5) Anointing of the Sick
6) Holy Orders
7) Matrimony

The sacraments listed above are broken into three categories according to their meaning.

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