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by Harbal
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: Ethical Theory
Topic: Is morality objective or subjective?
Replies: 9260
Views: 747817

Re: Is morality objective or subjective?

That's no good, unless you want to accept that Hitler, Stalin and Mao are just as morally reliable as you and I are. "Morally reliable" seems a strange term; I'm not quite sure what it could mean. Oh, it's very simple: I only mean that you would have to think that those three were just as...
by Harbal
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Christian Civilization -- The Central Issue
Replies: 41
Views: 299

Re: Christian Civilization -- The Central Issue

Why do you say that I am not a Christian? How do you define that? Do you even think you are a Christian? I don't need a definition unless there is a controversy to resolve by it. Would thinking I’m one make me one? What is a Christian? You brought it up. I think you must have a definition, no? But ...
by Harbal
Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Christian Civilization -- The Central Issue
Replies: 41
Views: 299

Re: Christian Civilization -- The Central Issue

Alexis Jacobi wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:36 pm The entire forum really, from one end to the other, is suspiciousness embodied.
"If one man calls you a donkey, pay him no mind. If ten men call you a donkey, get yourself a saddle."
by Harbal
Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: Ethical Theory
Topic: Is morality objective or subjective?
Replies: 9260
Views: 747817

Re: Is morality objective or subjective?

By whom? Who establishes what "good moral grounds" are? You, me, the man next door, God; whoever is involved in making the decision. That's no good, unless you want to accept that Hitler, Stalin and Mao are just as morally reliable as you and I are. "Morally reliable" seems a st...
by Harbal
Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Christian Civilization -- The Central Issue
Replies: 41
Views: 299

Re: Christian Civilization -- The Central Issue

All I can say is that each person, inside of their mind, and with their imagining faculty, will visualize what I so often refer to as a "metaphysical reality" according to their interpretive means and equipment. Even the absolute atheist does this, in my view. Yes, everyone has their own ...
by Harbal
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Ethical Theory
Topic: Is morality objective or subjective?
Replies: 9260
Views: 747817

Re: Is morality objective or subjective?

Morals pertain to responsibility.I mean that a socialist politician uses the utilitarian principle more than does a normal private individual whose responsibility is to himself, her child, and to beings he loves generally, such as domestic animals. IC's God is a character in a book that IC has been...
by Harbal
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Ethical Theory
Topic: Is morality objective or subjective?
Replies: 9260
Views: 747817

Re: Is morality objective or subjective?

That's not going to work. The "intention" and the actual "consequences" are notoriously sometimes different. It's like the old Kant-Mill controversy: Kant thinks motivations are everything, and Mill says only the consequences are determinative of morality, and they arrive at opp...
by Harbal
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Is the Catholic Response Regarding Advocates in Christianity Fallacious?
Replies: 10
Views: 155

Re: Is the Catholic Response Regarding Advocates in Christianity Fallacious?

Alexis Jacobi wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:02 pm And as well it is recommended that Jesus (and God presumably) is best approached somewhat indirectly, through Mary.

So Mary is sort of God's receptionist?


To make an appointment, phone Mary on ........... ☎
by Harbal
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Is the Catholic Response Regarding Advocates in Christianity Fallacious?
Replies: 10
Views: 155

Re: Is the Catholic Response Regarding Advocates in Christianity Fallacious?

Age wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:33 pm
edwardsjethro wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:43 am I'd like to study that kind of reasoning more deeply, because it seems flawed for a Catholic to say that, but I'm not really sure.
Okay.
It looks like you've got the all clear, edwardsjethro, so go forth and study. 🙂
by Harbal
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Sex and the Religious-Left
Replies: 1015
Views: 14285

Re: Sex and the Religious-Left

You should have linked to some stirring music to accompany that. I'm getting emotional, now. :cry: Promethean posted a stunning video just a few posts up. The dancers, so-so, but the soundtrack was transcendental. I’ll bet you the musician who laid down the track had his spirit-eyes fixed on a worl...
by Harbal
Thu Mar 28, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Sex and the Religious-Left
Replies: 1015
Views: 14285

Re: Sex and the Religious-Left

Nobility transcends Class. There are Noble souls who are poor, who are middle class, who are rich. Money makes little difference, if any. In fact, more wealth might make it harder for the Noble, because it extends his Duties and Responsibilities. A Noble soul is one which people and the masses grav...
by Harbal
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Sex and the Religious-Left
Replies: 1015
Views: 14285

Re: Sex and the Religious-Left

Sculptor wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:11 pm
Harbal wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:04 pm The fare is in town, and although I've never liked travelling fun fares, I'm tempted to check this one out. 🤔


You''l be lucky.
How many tickles do you get a £20?

I'm hoping they offer a pensioner's discount.
by Harbal
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:04 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Sex and the Religious-Left
Replies: 1015
Views: 14285

Re: Sex and the Religious-Left

The fare is in town, and although I've never liked travelling fun fares, I'm tempted to check this one out. 🤔

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by Harbal
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Sex and the Religious-Left
Replies: 1015
Views: 14285

Re: Sex and the Religious-Left

promethean75 wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:23 am This one is the best I think. The video is excellent too. It should be the first on your YouTube videos.

https://youtu.be/pSDBu2VaKVw
Thanks for notching my views up to 123, Prom. 🙂
by Harbal
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:45 am
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: Sex and the Religious-Left
Replies: 1015
Views: 14285

Re: Sex and the Religious-Left

How about a rundown on the gear you used, not only to play, but to record those songs? Did you play all of the parts? _______ Except the drums; I programmed those in. It's quite a while ago, and I've had various gear and gadgets since then, so I can't remember exactly what I used. Are you intereste...