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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_chain_of_being Some claim that all existing things are without any meaning. Considered philosophically and scientifically, does the fact of the chain of being provide a fundamental meaning to man's existence and his world? I have pondered this question ever since I...

Here is some relevant Scripture. What I think is irrational is the rejection of medical science. "The Bible actually gives us some directions on how to pray for healing. For example, in James 5:14-15 we are told: "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over...

"WAUSAU, Wis.—A central Wisconsin father charged with reckless homicide for not taking his dying daughter to a doctor told police that he believed God would heal her and that he thought she was simply sleeping when she became unconscious. Madeline Neumann died on March 23, 2008, on the floor of...

Welcome, 1804.

What is your favorite subject of philosophical inquiry and why is it such?

How about at least adopting a nickname? Communicating with a number (why adopt a number rather than a name?) is freaking me out.

Tom

I'm reading Roger Scruton's BEAUTY. http://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Roger-Scru ... 441&sr=1-1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I enjoy reading Scruton.

Ive just finished reading cancer ward by Solzhenitsyn, brilliant book, really gets you thinking about questions of how far you take the idea of "saving" someone. Makes you think about people's different perceptions of a problem too. Anyone read it? Also Im thinking of reading In Cold Bloo...

Hi Boys,

After people get to know me they tend not to comment on the weather in my presence. My son refers to my "annoying eccentricity." Maybe watching that Italian weatherman would be good therapy.

Hi Duszek, The weatherman is my enemy. Most people are not skeptical of their "scientific" competence; but I am. One time in Duluth I was watching the dinnertime news. It was lightly snowing. The weatherperson, Amy Rutledge (she was HOT) came on. She excitedly announced blizzard conditions...

I watch the weathermen on TV in amazement. What frauds! Ninty-nine per cent of the time his forecast ("scientific predictions"?) is no where near realized. And they call what he does 'science'. Crap! Like the other day. The forecast was specific: A 70% chance of at least one inch of rain f...

I'm not judging the truth of Buddhism, but a particular actor's behavour relative the role's teaching on sexual ethics.

Am I being unreasonable in criticizing an actor's actions relative to the intellectual content in a role that he played? Are actors influenced by the roles that they play?

RachelAnn wrote:

... one should neither be attached to nor crave sensual pleasure.

Buddhism. It's not for me.
What's with the rumors about murder? I'd prefer to believe he died with a smile.

Pervert You are going to Hell!

Thanks folks....what was the final story with Carradine? --See ya all lateRon--from Tasmania He died a dishonorable death, a disgusting death. He learned nothing from playing his Buddhist role, Kung Fu, about sexual ethics: (Ten Grave Precepts) Affirm life; Do not kill Be giving; Do not steal Honor...

Welcome! It will be nice to hear from another old guy. (I'm 67)

Tom

Thanks for the introduction, lassie.

After some investigation of Kundera, I've just ordered his THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING from Amazon ($11.99). At my advanced age and state of corruption, I'll probably find some comfort in the idea of eternal return.

Have you read the book, Rachel Ann?