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perhaps, but if that were true, you're in a bigger tangle than u were before becuz Trump also deliberately encouraged jan 6, which means he's on the same team as the deepstate FBIers. the only alternative would be that trump has nothing to do with the secret cabal bent on destroying ermerica and re...

If I were in Putin's shoes at this point, this is what I'd do as the guy who's been launching missiles into Ukraine: 1. Withdraw from Ukraine. Tell the world that you cannot keep up your "special military operation" due to America's "imperialist interference". 2. IF and ONLY IF ...

Winning and losing are events which lead to other events. Winning can be a step to getting money, prestige, fame, influence ... Losing is a step to something different. So not irrelevant. It can be argued that the consequences you mention were not caused by the outcome of the debate. One could just...

Winning and losing are events which lead to other events. Winning can be a step to getting money, prestige, fame, influence ... Losing is a step to something different. So not irrelevant. It can be argued that the consequences you mention were not caused by the outcome of the debate. One could just...

I concur that the concept of winning or losing a debate is irrelevant given that the result was predetermined. Irrelevant to who? When the outcome of a debate is predetermined, the result is already fixed, and therefore, the concept of winning or losing becomes meaningless. In such a scenario, the ...

Is this the latest freewill thread? Kay. if u say 'determined behavior is goal oriented' (that's your criteria like dennett) then yes, humans are determiners. but if us say 'the universe has no teleology and humans are part of the universe', then your humans have no teleology and are not determined...

Atheism offers nothing upon which to base any moral imperative at all, and all we find we can't live without some kind of moral imperatives. Religious belief does not necessarily provide a better basis for moral reasoning. Many religious doctrines have been used to justify immoral acts, such as sla...

I'll say again (and it now seems for the tenth time or so) I indict Atheism. Some Atheists don't live out the logical amorality entailed by their Atheism, and for that, I'm immensely glad. And maybe you're one of those. But you'll find there's nothing in Atheism that gives you reason to have an ant...

___________________________ ** “And do you know what “the world” is to me? Shall I show it to you in my mirror? This world: a monster of energy, without beginning, without end; a firm, iron magnitude of force that does not grow bigger or smaller, that does not expend itself but only transforms itse...

Alexis Jacobi presents a philosophical view that is difficult to follow due to its convoluted style and lack of clear organization. Additionally, Jacobi seems to be attempting to sound intellectual by using complex language and abstract concepts without really making any substantive arguments. Jaco...

If we can't understand what God's intentions are, how can we determine what is right and wrong? By revelation. There's no other way we could. God has given us His laws and priniciples, and by them we are informed of what right moral orientation is. That's exactly how Western society has, in fact, f...

The argument here is that the concept of a deity is logically inconsistent or contradictory, and therefore cannot exist. It's a type of proof called " reductio ad absurdum ." One common example of this is the problem of evil. If a deity is all-powerful , all-knowing , and all-loving , why...

The argument here is that the concept of a deity is logically inconsistent or contradictory, and therefore cannot exist. It's a type of proof called " reductio ad absurdum ." One common example of this is the problem of evil. If a deity is all-powerful , all-knowing , and all-loving , why...

In the words of George W. Bush: "That was some weird shit."

Well, that's certainly a unique perspective on things! It seems like you've got a real beef with God and dogs, huh? As for me, I prefer to focus on the positive things in life, like enjoying a good bark with my furry friends in the park. Who knows, maybe you just need a little more puppy love in yo...