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GodOBVIOUS EXISTANCE OF GOD
64 Posts • 19166 Views Philosophy Forum |
^^^I understand what you're saying...but the words are not the same when i'm referring to meaning......
and death and evil aren't the same thing......let me try to break it down furt... |
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GovernmentThe meaning of democracy
65 Posts • 34073 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
Ya I know what you mean, but if we form (empower) the government to serve the people then we would need to define what serves should be provided?
In our modern society, local government supplies the... |
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God in ReligionThe Problem of Evil
202 Posts • 41634 Views Religion Forum |
"'God could not be good ... unless ... there was also evil by which to compare Him."
sounds like an excuse to me, especially when he is allowing this evil which causes US humans endl... |
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God in ReligionIf there's a god, why is there evil?
222 Posts • 57486 Views Religion Forum |
Some good points there. I think the way I tackle things is on a higher level at the moment than helping a person out on the street. Yes, I could and would call that selfish while I sit here and spout... |
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Epistemology: Truth & KnowledgeThinking It Through
9 Posts • 2921 Views Philosophy Forum |
I am wondering wether you consider this machine to be like the ones you see in movies where the alien downloads all of our worlds information through some means and learns about us in a matter of minu... |
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GodWhy Question God's Existence
45 Posts • 12414 Views Philosophy Forum |
Ultimately, if we were absolutely pedantic, there is no factual reality.
However, there is factual reality in terms of we as people have made so many things from our principles in science. The comput... |
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ChristianityA Little Quiz
34 Posts • 10406 Views Religion Forum |
a passage from the bible Actually it doesn't state that at all. But it is an excellent choice to your point.
[Exodus 8] Actually the fullness of it begins in Genesis.
Joseph & the rainbow r... |
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palindromes
28 Posts • 7653 Views Jokes & Games |
Sit! I fix a looted amp or delay more, hasten not. A baser if snug stool, wonkier, if not - Alf says - super, a ballet to no devil, is a stool too. Ban it, actor, race to no tune.
May names I wrote... |
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GovernmentThe meaning of democracy
65 Posts • 34073 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
OK I can acccept that but on the other hand look at the US in comparison. We have social security *clown* !
Not the citizens worked hard to earn a living from this local, state and federal income tax... |
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SocietyProphecy
30 Posts • 16392 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
261. Prophecy (10/14/04)
Early this year, an article in World Journal caught my eye. The topic was: "Big prophecy for 2004". I am not a superstitious man. But five pictures with the artic... |
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God in Religionproofs for God's existence
23 Posts • 7371 Views Religion Forum |
"Universes without life are unobservavle, universe with tails are observable."
someday, human beings may look at another universe, one without life. then, a universe without life is obser... |
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Human Nature & Emotionnot in love but still benifiting
2 Posts • 3371 Views Philosophy Forum |
I know what you mean. It's like you continue to persevere, focus, achieve, and strive for the best of yourself so when you are finally united with that other person you can honestly say that you... |
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Society & SociologyExcerp: Industrial Society Destroys Mind and Environment
34 Posts • 12751 Views Psychology Forum |
[quote="cturtle"]Rig ht on, western civilizations used (abused) their natural resources until they were depleted then colonized others' lands to provide the means to continue their expan... |
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AstronomyAstronomy Picture Of The Day
216 Posts • 85402 Views Science & Technology Forum |
4 February 2013
Namibian Nights
Video Credit & Copyright: Marsel van Oosten; Music: Simon Wilkinson
Namibia has some of the darkest nights visible from any continent. It is therefore home to... |
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AnimalsAnimals Humans Kill For Facetious Reasons
2 Posts • 7109 Views Science & Technology Forum |
Sharks: Shark Fins For Soup
Every year tens of millions of sharks are killed just for their fins - according to studies, the numbers range from 26 to 73 million sharks per year. Shark finning involve... |
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RecipesHealthy: Buckwheat, Banana & Vanilla Protein Pancakes
5 Posts • 5623 Views Health & Wellness Forum |
I found this recipe that sounds quite yummy and I want to try it out. If someone else tries it first let me know how it was!
Ingredients: (makes 6 pancakes, 3 serves)
1 banana, mashed
1 cup of bu... |
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SocietyProphecy
30 Posts • 16392 Views Politics & Current Events Forum |
321. Tsunami alert in California (6/15/05)
The brief tsunami alert on 6/14 in Northern California may be a psychological propaganda prepared for a big one in future which is operated by US intellig... |
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God in ReligionIf there's a god, why is there evil?
222 Posts • 57486 Views Religion Forum |
"Somethings aren't meant to be complicated. The big bang isn't likely; it is possible. It's pretty ridiculous to believe something magically appeared out of nothing."
SOMETHI... |
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The Great Global Warming Swindle
12 Posts • 3411 Views Photos, Videos & Music Forum |
Well, temperature does lag CO2 in the past, but only occasionally. And its not really very easy to understand either; when volcanoes erupt they do emit CO2, and admittedly other gases too, they block... |
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God in ReligionGod's Will
128 Posts • 30021 Views Religion Forum |
I'm frankly rather disturbed by some of the responses to this question. On the one side is someone citing the tsunami as one of many signs of the coming End of Days, and on another side is an app... |
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Life & DeathIf your a clone do you have a soul?
41 Posts • 19211 Views Philosophy Forum |
Glad to see the thread resurrected.
This is my first post, anywhere, ever.
I have given much thought to how souls work. Do they exist? Is my soul me? Can I have multiple souls?
My background is... |
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meditation
33 Posts • 9986 Views Philosophy Forum |
Magic, I tend to agree with your cynicism regarding therapy and the following of spiritual gurus.
Also with your statement that in general neither meditation nor therapy are of any use. This is becau... |
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PedophiliaPedophilia
27 Posts • 17578 Views Sexuality & Intimacy Forum |
I dont believe that an adult who wants to have sex with a child is afraid of adults, and then preys on the young because children are uncomplicated, and easy to manipulate. What of adults that are mar... |
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what is music?
6 Posts • 3824 Views Philosophy Forum |
I love music because it brings out emotions. Music is incredibly powerful- as you said lastresort, it can make us happy, excited, sad, relaxed, pumped up, etc.
Humans are sensitive to stimuli- sou... |
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SpiritualityThe spiritual step
4 Posts • 2590 Views Religion Forum |
You have heard that people are a product of their environment. The classic response in converse with this is to argue that people are influenced by their genes (nature vs nurture). But, those genes we... |
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