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Life & Deathwhat is your theory on life?
270 Posts • 54951 Views Philosophy Forum |
the reason i came to the vague conclusion that i did is because everything else i come up with can be refuted in some way, through nitpicking or differing opinions. you cant say life isnt about living... |
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ChristianityGay Bishop = Gay Jesus?
48 Posts • 15167 Views Religion Forum |
When I was referring to scriptures, I was talking about scriptures that aren't in the bible that actually claim that they were lovers, no mention of marriage that I recall. There is a letter that... |
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taking positions
3 Posts • 2753 Views Philosophy Forum |
I do believe that taking positions in a discussion is important when trying to attach meaning and significance to an individual's core beliefs and understandings. However there is a limit. Being... |
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Epistemology: Truth & KnowledgeThe Price of Wisdom
36 Posts • 10149 Views Philosophy Forum |
Do you notice on conformed you make philosophers sound? Which they are in many respects.
Its just a matter of thinking. Though there are great philosophers, its not a profession per se', philo... |
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Constituion poorly enforced
7 Posts • 3236 Views Talk Talk |
Well the evangelists are an exception I will admit, and yes, I accept that there are people in the world who are so completely convinced that they are right, that they try, often succesfully, to influ... |
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ChristianityMisrepresentation
81 Posts • 21503 Views Religion Forum |
okcitykid said:God looks at our heart not our mind.
Didn't Jesus say...?"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."
Matthew 22:37... |
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Atheism & AgnosticismWhat is the root cause of atheist's disbelief and are they qualified to debate theism?
54 Posts • 15159 Views Religion Forum |
So many people in this world, just like you, pretend to be peace-loving, yet subscribe to and cling to beliefs that are so utterly harmful and destructive to the people around you.
Acting passive... |
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Can we escape our pre-conditioning?
21 Posts • 9769 Views Philosophy Forum |
have we satisfied your question Chiron?
Hmmm, not quite Scarecrow. But thanks for trying all the same.
Here's the thing...
A belief is a certainty or a conviction held by the believer.... |
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Atheism & AgnosticismAgnosticism
23 Posts • 7649 Views Religion Forum |
A belief is something accepted as truth. And like you said, that can be done without reason or evidence, Agnostics seem to avoid "believing" in things without good reason or evidence, while... |
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Life & DeathLife: Is it now? Is it then? Is it to come?
7 Posts • 3777 Views Philosophy Forum |
First, did you write that?
Second, I read the first segment of it and I liked the waterfall analogy for sin, but I applied it to my own beliefs, not Christianity. Another thing, if you want people... |
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God in ReligionProblems with God
55 Posts • 12104 Views Religion Forum |
nice way to say it.
I was going to say something like
Everyone has a point of view so we all se things differently. How do think wars start. Point of view. Mostly over religion. So why do we have r... |
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Epistemology: Truth & KnowledgeInvalid Beliefs
10 Posts • 3709 Views Philosophy Forum |
The key word here is "invalid".
Invali d to who? Others.
Each individual has a perspective from which beliefs are formed.
If an individual has a belief, it is valid (at least at the... |
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What is the nature of man?
40 Posts • 10674 Views Philosophy Forum |
The two classes are simple, religions that require you to work for your salvation and religions that offer salvation to all who accept it. Only Christianity falls into this group.
My views are more... |
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Atheism & AgnosticismO no, Atheism
17 Posts • 7094 Views Religion Forum |
well, that was fun.
keep in mind that a lot of "atheists" think of religion the same way.
i'm assuming the point of this video was the pointlessness of "general" beliefs... |
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Do You Change Your Idioms?
10 Posts • 3384 Views Psychology Forum |
I act completely different depending on who I am around. It is a survival technique. An open racist would not express their ideas at the million man march or a KKK rally.. even on a smaller level thou... |
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God in ReligionThe God Thread
158 Posts • 41875 Views Religion Forum |
Stealth
I believe we should stand firmly for what we KNOW to be true.
But we must ask our self?
Do I KNOW? or Do I think I KNOW?
These are not easy questions. They take time to answer. We... |
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IslamDo you know what Islam means?
67 Posts • 16913 Views Religion Forum |
The bible doesnt exactly say that jesus said "dont worship me, worship god" but there are passages that sound like this.
Doesnt christianity preach for you to belieave in one god only, an... |
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GodQuestioning God's Existence
98 Posts • 24428 Views Philosophy Forum |
there must be some basis of truth in christianity for it too have lasted this long, but it does not neccesarily follow that it does not have some lie woven into it.
etheral, i think lastesort may... |
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IslamThe headscarf controversy is stupid and so is the government of Turkey
2 Posts • 4032 Views Religion Forum |
I lived in Turkey for 3 years and half of my family is Turkish, and my grandpa is a very devoted Muslim. So I have seen a lot of different aspects of Islam - in Istanbul you sometimes see a woman with... |
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Religion & HumanityThe True Religion?
96 Posts • 29062 Views Religion Forum |
"What are you trying to say Crimson"
I was saying one of your arguments "No doubt there are also Christians and Jews in the world that are so fanatical, that they press their faiths on... |
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SpiritualityWhat if.....
36 Posts • 10375 Views Religion Forum |
oh yes, and about things being relative.
especially concerning science... also in relation to the bible, in that
WE-the interpreters
take the template of our earth and all its fullness (as w... |
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ChristianityReligion
1 Posts • 2803 Views Religion Forum |
With the passing of Pope John Paul ll, perhaps some reflection on religious beliefs is appropriate. Religion is defined as a set of beliefs concerned with explaining the origins and purposes of the un... |
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SocietyHolocaust Survivor Leaving U.S.
18 Posts • 6507 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
Freely sharing ideas, beliefs and opinions and arguing over the best solution builds a strong and great nation.
Our own Constitution was made of different opinions. The Senate was made for states... |
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Relationships & LoveRelationship Problems
9 Posts • 2648 Views Psychology Forum |
I'm no expert... But, there is probably no perfect way to win her back...
The things that have worked for others may or may not work for you...
I like the idea of letting her know how you feel... |
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IslamMuslim women who cover their hair
27 Posts • 73234 Views Religion Forum |
My optometrist is a woman who practices Islam. To check my eyes she must get close to my face. So in addition to wearing a scarf, she dawns a face mask (like a surgical face mask) to cover her all but... |
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