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by The Inglorious One
Sat Feb 06, 2016 2:22 am
Forum: Philosophy of Science
Topic: Earth at the center of the Universe?
Replies: 270
Views: 68882

Re: Earth at the center of the Universe?

Damn. I actually agree with you, Leo. REPENT! The end of the world is nigh! :mrgreen:
by The Inglorious One
Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:12 pm
Forum: Philosophy of Science
Topic: Earth at the center of the Universe?
Replies: 270
Views: 68882

Re: Earth at the center of the Universe?

No matter whereabouts in the universe we place our trillions of observers they are ALL equidistant from the big bang. However to give this event in time a location in space is a metaphysical absurdity because such a location would be different for each observer of it. Relativity 101. The world bega...
by The Inglorious One
Fri Feb 05, 2016 12:40 am
Forum: Philosophy of Religion
Topic: WHY can't the religions bring the mankind forward ?
Replies: 483
Views: 82911

Re: WHY can't the religions bring the mankind forward ?

Why can't anything bring people together? Because people love to be titillated. They love the excitement, drama and, yes, even the conflict and pain that's inherent in being separated from the One.
by The Inglorious One
Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:48 pm
Forum: Philosophy of Religion
Topic: Religion not required
Replies: 13
Views: 4281

Re: Religion not required

attofishpi wrote:You appear religious IO. Why so?
If it's the only way to make sense of it all, why not?

And what so? How does panentheism sit with you?
Pretty well. I'm currently rereading Return to the One by Brian Hines
by The Inglorious One
Tue Feb 02, 2016 2:10 am
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: What really matters?
Replies: 187
Views: 36216

Re: What really matters?

The One.
by The Inglorious One
Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: Philosophy of Science
Topic: Earth at the center of the Universe?
Replies: 270
Views: 68882

Re: Earth at the center of the Universe?

Everywhere is the center of the universe.
by The Inglorious One
Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: Philosophy of Religion
Topic: Religion not required
Replies: 13
Views: 4281

Re: Religion not required

I think the main reasons for religion are fear of death, pain, looking old and incapacity, all other reasons would be secondary. So if we can overcome all those problems, why would we need religion then? Why would there be a desire to go to heaven? (note I'm aware of the other desires, let's focus ...
by The Inglorious One
Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: Philosophy of Religion
Topic: Religion not required
Replies: 13
Views: 4281

Re: Religion not required

I think the main reasons for religion are fear of death, pain, looking old and incapacity, all other reasons would be secondary. So if we can overcome all those problems, why would we need religion then? Why would there be a desire to go to heaven? (note I'm aware of the other desires, let's focus ...
by The Inglorious One
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:33 am
Forum: Philosophy of Religion
Topic: Why Christianity Fails in Terms of the Evidence
Replies: 320
Views: 57079

Re: Why Christianity Fails in Terms of the Evidence

Why Christianity Fails in Terms of the Evidence

So what? So does gravity.
by The Inglorious One
Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:10 am
Forum: Philosophy of Religion
Topic: Follow the Kiwi
Replies: 31
Views: 7539

Re: Follow the Kiwi

When the Apocalypse comes, I'll break out with my "happy dance," as the human species will have deserved it.
by The Inglorious One
Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:01 am
Forum: Philosophy of Religion
Topic: Everything is a Manifestation of God
Replies: 89
Views: 17221

Re: Everything is a Manifestation of God

And I've met poor, illiterate farmers far wiser than either of you.
by The Inglorious One
Fri Dec 11, 2015 10:20 pm
Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
Topic: The Right to bear arms for the purpose of domestic resistance.
Replies: 83
Views: 18479

Re: The Right to bear arms for the purpose of domestic resistance.

I've never played Trivial Pursuit but I believe there are 6 categories to choose from. Feel free to ask some 'dumbed-down' questions from: 1. Geography 2. Entertainment 3. History 4. Arts and Literature 5. Science and Nature 6. Sport and Leisure Have fun - I'm off partying elsewhere... You should. ...
by The Inglorious One
Sat Dec 05, 2015 10:47 pm
Forum: Philosophy of Religion
Topic: What should religion be based on?
Replies: 451
Views: 91210

Re: What should religion be based on?

You have no idea what I mean by that Hobbes. Better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool than to say something and remove all doubt.
by The Inglorious One
Sat Dec 05, 2015 8:34 am
Forum: Philosophy of Religion
Topic: What should religion be based on?
Replies: 451
Views: 91210

Re: What should religion be based on?

Philosophy Explorer wrote:Love, fear, trust, the Bible? Current trends would be another possibility.

What do you think?

PhilX
The relating of a relation relating to itself.