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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Paul
POLLShould people who think this is probably the only life we'll ever have use the word 'soul' if they don't think there's any 'essence' they have which goes on after death?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Paul
Do you have a 'Pet theory' about what you think is the most likely explanation for Christianity being the most popular myth to catch on as a believable fact?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by ThomasMeador
What Are Your Thoughts On Pantheism?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by daddy4pugs
I think atheists should avoid certain words which still retain a religious meaning. Yes there are words that have a religious origin, but now have a secular meaning. The days of the week are named after gods, but we do not recognize a god by using ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by daddy4pugs
I realize that an atheist can be from any background, political persuasion, or that we can follow different moral codes, but the definition of an atheist is too narrow. I think the dictionary definition of an atheist is incorrect. It is said that ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by lovethinking
Immortality? Why human being insists to believe in it? How man's imagination came up with it? Why religious people link immortality with god?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Droobey
Is there a more dangerous word than "Obvious?"
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by MikeThorne
So we all either question or deny a "GOD" What good is it if we promote separation! We could all be better tan this!
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 23, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by daddy4pugs
On a Facebook page about gay men and their dogs, guys often post about the loss of their dogs. A man posted about having his dog BAPTIZED before she died. People are falling all over themselves, just loving the post. I posted the following and ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 24, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Paul
If you were once a believer what do you think is the most vulnerable 'weak spot' religion has which ought to be concentrated on to rid society of it's delusions
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 25, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Optimistic
It was a good day here in the mid-west. Windy, chilly and great for a walk with nature. Which is what I tell people when they ask about my religion. Nature and it's beauty is what I need to feel whole.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 25, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by bingst
The Basic Writings of Bertrand Russell - Bertrand Russell - Google Books
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 26, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by tsjames
Given that much of social conservatism is founded on religion (at least as expressed in many western countries in the present-day), is there an intrinsic contradiction, or not, between being socially conservative and agnostic/atheist?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 26, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Mateus99
I try not to doubt the intelligence of my theist friends, but it's really hard.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 26, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by CraigPeterson
Can someone be religious and scientific at the same time?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 26, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Rickster
If you have searched for the meaning of life outside of religion, who is your favorite philosopher and why?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 26, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by billy0227
Science says that one day would could become robots by "downloading" are own minds on to a robotic body if this is possible would you choose to? I personally would.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 26, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Melissa
What is your personal opinion on the meaning of live from an agnostic point of view?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 27, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by WillKincaid
What do you think of these Principles? Kincaid's Axioms 1)Scrutiny Scrutiny isn't harsh it's a necessity, good ideas should always win out over bad ones, scrutiny is a tool of good judgment. 2)Objectivity Objectivity is a high priority, though ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 27, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by miata
I live in the Bible Belt in NC and I do not meet Atheists, people can get fired if they come out. No one who denies god can run for any political office.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 27, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by MustardSeed
So I think there are atheist and agnostics everywhere but they are in too deep on their social connections to come out.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 28, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by CraigPeterson
It seems to me that there is really not anything after life other than your "energy" changing states but your consciousness is gone. Yes that means I also do not believe in ghosts or spirits or demons or angels or anything not on this physical plane ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 28, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by CraigPeterson
Maybe we are just living on an electron orbiting a nucleus of a cell of some really huge organism, if so when we reach the edge of our "cell" then we will be entering the edge of the next "cell" :) Of course that means that we will die shortly after ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 28, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Catlynn
The " shoulds/shouldn'ts " have nothing to do with reality. When someone tells me I should be or do something I equate it to the idea that even though it is a cloudy day I "should" be able to see the sun...because I want to. Or when someone says I ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 28, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by lovethinking
Is the "self" something real? or it just a kind of special awareness? Many philosophers and neuroscientists have denied the existence of the "self" . Any input?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 28, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by silvereyes
If you could change only ONE thing about the world, what would it be?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 28, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by marvintpa
Does a REVERSE Pascal's Wager sum up the Agnostic pov?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 28, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by silvereyes
Do (negative) emotions serve a greater purpose?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 28, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Pedro
Just listened to a most fascinating lecture - like a warm massage between the ears - for anyone interested in how our minds work.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 28, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Hope4Zoe
Why the oppressed buy into the oppressive narrative?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 29, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by atheist
Would you consider yourself a Humanist?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 29, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by TracesTraces
What do you think of heathens? How would you describe a modern-day heathen.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 29, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by rainmanjr
How did you come upon one of your most important values, beliefs, or philosophical path?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 30, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by atheist
What does it mean when the word spiritual is attached to a philosophical school of thought?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 30, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by AstralSmoke
Why do so many atheist/agnostics feel it is necessary to have/go to a 'church'?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 30, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by ScubaWags
Why do you say that you're only 99.9% sure that god doesn't exist? I'm not currently in my garage, but I can say with 100% certainty that there is not a full size African elephant wearing a pink tutu and dancing the macarena in there (you're welcome...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 30, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by Lucas20520
"There are no forbidden questions in science, no matters too sensitive or delicate to be probed, no sacred truths. That openness to new ideas, combined with the most rigorous scrutiny of all ideas, sifts the wheat from the chaff. It makes no ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 30, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by ZarthustraOZ
I decided it is dogmatic to be sure a God exists or does'nt exist as I don't recall awareness of the Big Bang. Preaching either side of the great debate now seems dogmatic. Science Method just seems one should be open to evidence either way ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 31, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by WillKincaid
If I make it to level 10 can I be your God?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 31, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by AstralSmoke
Do you have a soul?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 31, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by gearl
What is truth?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Oct 31, 2017Oct 2017

Posted by GothRik
Racism is a misnomer, what term should replace it?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 1, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Dylan
How is your faith in humanity? Do you expect or trust people to do the right thing most of the time, or are you more skeptical or cynical? And do you actively try to belong more to one of those two categories than the other?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 1, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by AstralSmoke
Perceptions are individual's truths. How do you check your perceptions to know that you are getting an adequate picture?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 1, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by AstralSmoke
Thinking outside of 'the box'
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 1, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by silvereyes
What do you think about our advancing technology?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 1, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Agrippinus
Why is cannibalism considered so bad?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 1, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by davtim68
Honoring the dead & cremate or bury?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 1, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by silvereyes
What is one material thing that you wouldn't want to live without?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 1, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by AMGT
The Dragon In My Garage by Carl Sagan "A fire-breathing dragon lives in my garage" Suppose (I'm following a group therapy approach by the psychologist Richard Franklin) I seriously make such an assertion to you. Surely you'd want to check it out, ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 2, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Jamaxe
I sometimes Pray. I don't know who I am praying to, but sometimes it makes me feel better I don't pray everyday, and sometimes go months or weeks without praying, I have to be really moved..Sometimes I am moved so much by a person's plight that I ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 2, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by evergreen
Do you like humans ? I find that for myself, and those people I like to be with for any length of time, there is a decided preference for non-human company - especially when it comes to sharing a home. All sorts of various species ... How ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 2, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Malhavok
When you talk to believers about their beliefs, do you try to convert them?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 2, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by AstralSmoke
I wrote this same question yesterday, but the site must not have the liked the way I worded it? Is there a way to turn shit into compost? This question is obviously not only about biologically waste, but also about people who drain energy from other ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 2, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by SteveB
What does it mean to be human?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 2, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by argo
who am I? And to whom do all thoughts arrive? Its not surprising the ego assumes it is created by something it cannot see.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 3, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by SkeptikSeeker
Existence of God - Wikipedia
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 3, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by SkeptikSeeker
What gives life meaning to you?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 3, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by mistymoon77
What are you rated and why?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 3, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by WilliaM8
If we consider the nature as the present God.. which is material body controlled by digital system and dynamic self... so who the fuck are we?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 3, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by wordywalt
My fellow atheists and agnostics, some of you seem to want to demean mock, condemn and disparage those who believe in religion. You do not seem to realize that such behavior is EXACTLY what the religious "true believers" want you to do. At the ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 3, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by atheist
Is the ark of life doomed or is there hope? In what?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 3, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by atheist
Is competition what drives humans to excel?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 4, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by silvereyes
Why do you think Atheism is becoming more attractive to millennials?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 5, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by bingst
Being 99% certain that any god does not exist does not make a person's belief that the existence of god is unknown and probably unknowable. Agnosticism is not a measure of certainty.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 5, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by JBo6dec
Death, pro or con? It seems most people view death as an unfounded rumor. A terminal diagnosis is the equivalent of being slapped in the face with a wet mop. Acknowledging death will focus the mind as no other event can.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 5, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by atheist
Do human beings have the same 'worth' or are some groups expendable?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 5, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Ticklebiscuits
Are you a god?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 5, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by CathyD
I grew up Episcopalian. Loved the people. Didn’t love the teachings. Tried to do the right thing by taking my kids to church. They loved the coffee and pot luck lunches. We stopped going about 15 years ago. I’m amazed at the conversations that I ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 5, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by silvereyes
What is different about us Atheists/Agnostics?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 5, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by atheist
My dog says, "People worry about the things they don't have & don't appreciate the things they have." Why is that? (assuming she's right of course).
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 6, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by JaniceBuehler
Any other old people out there?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 6, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by KenRock
Does human consciousness give meaning to life?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 6, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Hellbent
If there is one thing that ought to set atheists apart from the credulous it is the ability (and the willingness) to scrutinise our own motives and beliefs. With that in mind, what attitudes do we have in common with them? I'd suggest that both sides...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 6, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by TinMan
My girlfriends Dad thought I was GOD,Every time I showed up he said; "Jesus Christ,You here again?" and I answered;:" I didn't think you recognized me without my Sandels."
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 6, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by AstralSmoke
Can art take away freedom of choice? thx @RoadGoddess
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 6, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by BarbaraPeat
Why do religions have claim to what is good then those who don't believe?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 7, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by MukulRaj
Have you had a 'near death' (or 'like death') experience?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 7, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Benthoven
I wonder… is it possible that "Consciousness" is simply a brain disease?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 7, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by BritishBulldog
Ricky Gervais On Atheism, Nails It
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 7, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Maya405
‘Why I am an Atheist’ by Bhagat Singh « Uddari Weblog
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by SamL
Have you ever had a dream that you died in? Can you describe the dream, how you felt during the dream, and how you felt as the dream ended?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by whitecrow
I want to pass along one of my favorite ironic jokes this morning as I awoke with it on my mind. As the true story goes, Paul Tillich, who once taught at Harvard Divinity School had a student stand up in class and ask him this question: "It is well ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by ruffsailor
I was asked recently, by a 'believer', if I prayed when I was in danger or feeling threatened. Well yes I did, when I was a child and in my teens but then I grew up. Frankly the following daft little missive has served me very well in the real world....
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Barbie
it took me decades to realize that I am an atheist. I now feel that the world would be a better place without people believing that their mythology is the only true mythology and others' beliefs should not be tolerated. It's so sad that so many have ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by KenRock
Carl Jung 1875-1961. A greater psychologist than Freud?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by atheist
Humans are animals. Is there a code of behaviour?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by goofus
What would chairs look like if our knees were in the back of our legs?
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by wordywalt
"Curses of Culture" I am going to write a series of posts on the topic "Curses of our Culture." This will be based on the concepts contained in a brilliant monograph, The Curse of Culture" by anthropologist Paul Bohannon . Bohannon pointed out ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Pastafarian-Jack
Dont know if i belong here as a minister of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster...(They had me with the volcano that shoots my favourite beer ,the stripper factory, and the 30 days "you own god will take you back" warranty
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 8, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by Lucas20520
I learned something new today that I must share. the word Abracadabra is Aramaic and it means, to speak into existence. If a christian ever gets upset because you point out that their god character is equivalent to a magical genie, tell them to ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 9, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by THOTH
Capitalism is a Religion! Banks are Churches,Bankers are Priests Wealth is Heaven...Poverty is Hell. Rich People are Saints, Poor people are sinners. Commodities are Blessings MONEY IS GOD! Miguel de Lewis
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 9, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by THOTH
Adam and Eve The first people not to read the Apple TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 9, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by THOTH
"It’s easier to seek forgiveness than ask for permission."
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 9, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by THOTH
If you don't know the Population is being systematically Dumbed down.... Then you have been dumbed down already.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 9, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by STICKFW0175
We need more atheists in government, local, state and national.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 9, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by DoyleHefner
To Believe in something, is it learned or just a feeling ? I often wonder if my manner of thinking is a feeling I just can't shake, or is it a learned intellect modified by trial and error due to life experience. I do believe that I am better served...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 9, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by wordywalt
Curses of Culture: Ethnocentrism Ethnocentrism is the belief that our culture is exclusively the best, that all others are inferior, and that it is inherent upon us to impose our control and the "benefits" of our culture on those inferior ...
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 9, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by MusicMan
Well alright I'm 100 0/0 certain there is no God.
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Philosophy & Meaning
Nov 9, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by wordywalt
Curses of Culture: Total system ideologies Total system ideologies TSIs) are those which purport to include and explain everything. Such ideologies include both religious and political thought systems. All TSIs, religious or political, include ...
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