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- Sat Feb 06, 2016 2:22 am
- Forum: Philosophy of Science
- Topic: Earth at the center of the Universe?
- Replies: 270
- Views: 68914
Re: Earth at the center of the Universe?
Damn. I actually agree with you, Leo. REPENT! The end of the world is nigh!
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 10:12 pm
- Forum: Philosophy of Science
- Topic: Earth at the center of the Universe?
- Replies: 270
- Views: 68914
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...
- Fri Feb 05, 2016 12:40 am
- Forum: Philosophy of Religion
- Topic: WHY can't the religions bring the mankind forward ?
- Replies: 483
- Views: 82924
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.
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:48 pm
- Forum: Philosophy of Religion
- Topic: Religion not required
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4287
Re: Religion not required
If it's the only way to make sense of it all, why not?attofishpi wrote:You appear religious IO. Why so?
Pretty well. I'm currently rereading Return to the One by Brian HinesAnd what so? How does panentheism sit with you?
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 2:10 am
- Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
- Topic: What really matters?
- Replies: 187
- Views: 36219
Re: What really matters?
The One.
- Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:54 pm
- Forum: Philosophy of Science
- Topic: Earth at the center of the Universe?
- Replies: 270
- Views: 68914
Re: Earth at the center of the Universe?
Everywhere is the center of the universe.
- Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:50 pm
- Forum: Philosophy of Religion
- Topic: Religion not required
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4287
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 ...
- Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:12 pm
- Forum: Philosophy of Religion
- Topic: Religion not required
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4287
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 ...
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:33 am
- Forum: Philosophy of Religion
- Topic: Why Christianity Fails in Terms of the Evidence
- Replies: 320
- Views: 57085
Re: Why Christianity Fails in Terms of the Evidence
Why Christianity Fails in Terms of the Evidence
So what? So does gravity.
- 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.
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 9:01 am
- Forum: Philosophy of Religion
- Topic: Everything is a Manifestation of God
- Replies: 89
- Views: 17224
Re: Everything is a Manifestation of God
And I've met poor, illiterate farmers far wiser than either of you.
- 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: 18493
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. ...
- Fri Dec 11, 2015 9:40 am
- Forum: General Philosophical Discussion
- Topic: The Right to bear arms for the purpose of domestic resistance.
- Replies: 83
- Views: 18493
Re: The Right to bear arms for the purpose of domestic resistance.
Anyone for a different kind of Trivial Pursuit?
- Sat Dec 05, 2015 10:47 pm
- Forum: Philosophy of Religion
- Topic: What should religion be based on?
- Replies: 451
- Views: 91222
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.
- Sat Dec 05, 2015 8:34 am
- Forum: Philosophy of Religion
- Topic: What should religion be based on?
- Replies: 451
- Views: 91222
Re: What should religion be based on?
The relating of a relation relating to itself.Philosophy Explorer wrote:Love, fear, trust, the Bible? Current trends would be another possibility.
What do you think?
PhilX