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"Adults keep saying we owe it to the young people, to give them hope.
ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 26, 2019:
Global warming means dramatic changes in weather patterns, some heatwaves, droughts, storms and floods but none of that will end human life on the planet - though of course large parts of many coastal cities and towns (London, New York etc) will be submerged. The more probable end of humanity ...
ShadowAmicus replies on Jan 28, 2019:
@Jnei Been thinking onthis one ... there is an unstated presumption in your argument that civilisation is equivalent to human civilisation. Yet there are many species that have distinct social behaviours (wolves, apes, bees, ants etc) but this isn't my area of knowledge. I simply question the value of placing on human existence above that of other species. Take the point on antibiotics - but viral infections often immunosuppress and open the way to bacterial and fungal infection.
I propose we start a new game on Agnostic.
ShadowAmicus comments on Jan 27, 2019:
Sounds like some of these are getting to you
ShadowAmicus replies on Jan 27, 2019:
@Jnei then where would you put it?
Anyone else here a fan of poetry - last line is very philosophical his coy mistress - Andrew ...
ProudMary comments on Dec 30, 2018:
Haven't read that one in quite a while.
ShadowAmicus replies on Dec 30, 2018:
Ah - but such an eloquent way of say 'time is short, get your knickers off'
Anyone else here a fan of poetry - last line is very philosophical his coy mistress - Andrew ...
sassygirl3869 comments on Dec 30, 2018:
Conversion of the Jews? Seems misplaced.
ShadowAmicus replies on Dec 30, 2018:
To his coy mistress was written by Andrew Marvell in the time of James ! and commonwealth - the Mayflower had just finished doing its ferry service - but not published until 1685, some years after his death. England had just about settled into the protestant religion - after a long period where catholic monarchs burnt protestants and protestant monarchs burnt catholics. After over a century of persecution all Jews were expelled from England in 1290 and not allowed back into the country till 1656 - so conversion of the Jews was quite the thing at that time.
Anyone else here a fan of poetry - last line is very philosophical his coy mistress - Andrew ...
Petter comments on Dec 30, 2018:
Good poem. Congratulations on it. Try "Amateur Poetry Group"
ShadowAmicus replies on Dec 30, 2018:
Sorry - not mine .. Andrew Marvell was a poet in the time of Charles 1 (the one who had his head lopped off), so around the start of American history (mayflower)
The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world.
bleurowz comments on Dec 25, 2018:
Thanks so much for this. It makes me feel so much better about the holiday. Seriously. The "solemness" surrounding Christmas makes me nuts, especially when people complain about having to "keep Christ in Christmas" -- sorry, it was co-opted from the pagans.
ShadowAmicus replies on Dec 27, 2018:
You are welcome . most 'christian' festivals were originally tacked onto pagan, roman or other cultural feast days. and a lot of the 'christmas tradirions' have their roots in various pre-christian practices.
Surprising how many people are posting about their preparations for christmas on an agnostic ...
freeofgod comments on Dec 23, 2018:
We always celebrated the winter solstice. It spaced out the gifts for the grandkids so the didn't get overloaded on xmas day. And we don't believe in xmas. I say happy holidays instead of merry xmas and you wouldn't believe the people it pisses off : ))
ShadowAmicus replies on Dec 23, 2018:
oh yes I would - I always say happy yuletide - sometimes gets me into heated discussions with christians who believe that jesus was definitely born on 25th December
Welcome new member @shadowamicus hope you enjoy your time here:)
MissKathleen comments on Dec 21, 2018:
Greetings @shadowamicus and welcome.
ShadowAmicus replies on Dec 21, 2018:
Many thanks for the welcome
Interesting article. About how "the pursuit of happiness" can actually make us unhappy. [bbc.com]
Seeker3CO comments on Dec 21, 2018:
Just BE. That is it. All we need instead of the continuous pressure to be "better"... which really means to consume more goods and services
ShadowAmicus replies on Dec 21, 2018:
Simply be oneself, live for where you are without concern for the past, or future .. I think my dog does that and I often wish I could too
Does anyone else here actually sit and think about the philosophical ideas of God, Love, .
BestWithoutGods comments on Nov 25, 2018:
God may be crap, but love is not. Neighborly love is the best foundation for all ethical rules.
ShadowAmicus replies on Nov 30, 2018:
@BestWithoutGods Hi .. me too. Long ago I would have given my life for queen and country (came too close too often).... now too old and cynical of politicians motives to get involved. But for three women, my dog and the Taj Mahal I would readily fight and if required die to save them
Does anyone else here actually sit and think about the philosophical ideas of God, Love, .
BestWithoutGods comments on Nov 25, 2018:
God may be crap, but love is not. Neighborly love is the best foundation for all ethical rules.
ShadowAmicus replies on Nov 29, 2018:
would you die for your neighbours .. or tone down love to 'a mutual respect'
Does anyone else here actually sit and think about the philosophical ideas of God, Love, .
WilliamFleming comments on Nov 25, 2018:
I do. As a retiree I have plenty of time for pondering things, and I am getting stimulating ideas from this forum. I don’t wrestle with the God question however. “God” has become an inappropriate word IMO for public discussions. But there is Nature, and what a marvel is Nature! This Nature ...
ShadowAmicus replies on Nov 26, 2018:
Totally agree with the immutability of nature .. we are part of a natural cycle .. I still question if there is some 'entity' that set up 'nature .. something that set up and controls what you call 'brought life into existence'. I don't see this entity as a god, ie something to be venerated, simply something that exists .. simply as a power, life force, or whatever, no more to be worshiped than lightning, hurricanes or other natural force.

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