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FuturologyThe end of the universe
40 Posts • 18344 Views Philosophy Forum |
Actually I think there is 1 other optimistic outcome which doesn't require life's crunching.
It is possible that the rate of expansion becomes near zero because of gravity while the univers... |
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Society & SociologySocial Contract
3 Posts • 2046 Views Psychology Forum |
the metaphorical socail contract is just that ; make believe, pretend. The words we use to express never trully capture the wisdom of feeling and since we live in a world that truly is created by the... |
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Life & DeathAFTER DEATH
93 Posts • 30146 Views Philosophy Forum |
Melkor: The purpose of this post is to express your opinion - and you have done that very well - I respect that and you don't insult me. What you believe is not new. The new testament of the bibl... |
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GodQuestioning God's Existence
98 Posts • 24363 Views Philosophy Forum |
I'm a pretty open book. Driving off a bridge seemed like a sure fire thing. You see it in the movies and it seems sure. Real life bridges are rather strong though and sent my chevy impala bouncin... |
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What IS existance?
59 Posts • 15218 Views Philosophy Forum |
But that's just it. There is no 'proven as fact' regarding a lot of what I explore in my everyday life. There is an aspect of ourselves and the universe that we know very little about a... |
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Too much deep thought.
32 Posts • 13704 Views Philosophy Forum |
Well, I certainly felt different. I would not care about clothes, jewelry, boys, parties, and all that in high school and I couldn't find anyone else like me, so I was pretty lonely, intellectual... |
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Epistemology: Truth & KnowledgeIs there a path to wisdom?
12 Posts • 3403 Views Philosophy Forum |
here is something extra to think about also. Baudrillard quoting Cioran " if we could accept the meaninglessness of the world, then we could play with forms, appearences and our impulses, withou... |
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Conscious and Sub-ConsciousThe Art of Self-Discovery
0 Posts • 3056 Views Psychology Forum |
I have no name only a role. I have been sitting atop Eriks arm for 20 years now. This year i celebrate my 21st year in service of watching him be. my human Erik being. I hear his thoughts and also his... |
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God in ReligionSo God Makes This Deal With Satan
12 Posts • 3355 Views Religion Forum |
So God forced immense amounts of evil on Job for Job to appreciate good? Is that to say that God forced immense amounts of death on Jews for Jews to appreciate life? Must one experience extreme amount... |
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ChristianityChristian Q&A
0 Posts • 3762 Views Religion Forum |
Q: If a true Christian is heaven-bound, why should they bother living out life?
A: Christianity is about following Christ and Christ lived to serve others. Paul says, "For to me, to live is Ch... |
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People are...
2 Posts • 2131 Views Talk Talk |
Masks... People were them. They are 2 people in one, they say that something is important to them and when you spend time with that person it becomes clear that they dont give a shit about that import... |
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RelationshipsI have nothing but contempt for the western woman
35 Posts • 19064 Views Sexuality & Intimacy Forum |
Living in the west for most of my life, through television and other media, suffused with the feminist ideals of the 1970's, I woke up one day with the realisation that my generation of men were... |
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PoetryThe Worm
1 Posts • 1975 Views Stories & Poetry Forum |
beautiful whispers
the dreamers ensnared
reflect the reflected
the mirror reveals
needing an answer
the vacuum is filled
spark of life
the great worm rose
severed it slithers
and whispers to... |
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IslamMuslim women who cover their hair
27 Posts • 69997 Views Religion Forum |
Do you come across any on a daily basis? Do you treat them any differently than you would treat another woman? What impressions does the head scarf give you?
What do you think of Muslim women wear... |
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SocietyYour Veiw on Society
6 Posts • 3384 Views Philosophy Forum |
I hate and love society.
I understand how it is create and how it is almost necessary. We strive towards a goal (as foolish as that goal may be) to distract ourself and give ourself purpose. We can&... |
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Sexual PsychologyMasturbation, Inhibition, Desires and Sex
0 Posts • 3405 Views Sexuality & Intimacy Forum |
This is very dangerous thinking. We do not have to try everything before we can know whether it's right or wrong. For instance we do not have to experience brutally murdering someone to know it... |
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God in ReligionIs god real?
16 Posts • 5184 Views Religion Forum |
My belief is that people have no idea how to explain life so to cope with their inability to find an answer, either by coincidental things or what have you, they made up this perfect character to go t... |
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Spiritualitycurious question..
10 Posts • 3798 Views Religion Forum |
ok so you believe i that i have to believe he saved me, if i dont believe that part then i cant get conneted to god... hmm ill try it out.. but to me i think i get the 'source' that might te... |
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Consciousnesswhat is free will?
20 Posts • 32038 Views Philosophy Forum |
The current understanding according to neuroscience would suggest that there is no short term free will.
The brain processes information and sends signals to react to a situation far quicker than y... |
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Society & SociologyWhat makes a person bad?
35 Posts • 9099 Views Psychology Forum |
Wow, haha, I actually just read your wiki link about the Ithaca Hours idea - I think it sounds excellent. What do you actually think about it Jacker?
I really think it seems like a good idea thoug... |
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Movie ReviewAnyone see Donnie Darko?
22 Posts • 14370 Views Movie/TV Reviews |
I LOVED this movie. Most critics found it overrated because the plot was so complicated and open, but I loved that it was open to interpretation. I personally found that it was about justifying death... |
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Sexual PsychologyMasturbation, Inhibition, Desires and Sex
0 Posts • 3405 Views Sexuality & Intimacy Forum |
It's true. The desire will not go away. It's also very true that I've done everything in my power to have my partner understand my desires through extended, repeated discourse. It'... |
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God in ReligionGod?
88 Posts • 20335 Views Religion Forum |
IN The Bible it states God is all good and perfect. But the world around us isnt, so how can something evil and imperfect come from a perfect creator. How can he make a mistake if he is perfect?... |
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Reality & MetaphysicsA few question, interested in everybody's opinions
9 Posts • 3281 Views Philosophy Forum |
Is the real world really real? Is reality real? Can it be that it's all just illusion? What is our purpose of being here? Why are we here? What is hiding in the dark and unknown corners of our mind? I... |
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Female Comebacks (Responses to pick-up lines)
4 Posts • 6899 Views Jokes & Games |
FEMALE COMEBACKS
Man: Where have you been all my life?
Woman: Hiding from you.
Man: Haven't I seen you someplace before?
Woman: Yes, that's why I don't go there anymore.
Man:... |
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