12 Dec 10
Originally posted by avalanchethecatYes. Believe the skeptics. Then you'll know the truth.
On this subject, see if you can get hold of a copy of Oedipus Judaicus by Sir William Drummond - you'll never look at the OT in the same light again.
Ah, maybe.
Why don't we just tear everything down and have anarchy?
12 Dec 10
Originally posted by josephwI would not simply advise someone to believe a sceptic any more than I would counsel unexamined acceptance of any other creed. I do, however, think that it's possible to make a better judgement if one has more and better data. I don't quite see how that leads toward anarchy.
Yes. Believe the skeptics. Then you'll know the truth.
Ah, maybe.
Why don't we just tear everything down and have anarchy?
12 Dec 10
Originally posted by avalanchethecatIf and when one knows the truth about something, and someone comes along with an argument that throws doubt on the truth, is that healthy skepticism?
I would not simply advise someone to believe a sceptic any more than I would counsel unexamined acceptance of any other creed. I do, however, think that it's possible to make a better judgement if one has more and better data. I don't quite see how that leads toward anarchy.
I think rather that that raises anarchy.
12 Dec 10
Originally posted by josephwIf reasoned argument raises doubts about a supposed 'truth', then I would contend that said 'truth' has been mislabelled.
If and when one knows the truth about something, and someone comes along with an argument that throws doubt on the truth, is that healthy skepticism?
I think rather that that raises anarchy.
I can find no definition of the word 'anarchy' which fits your usage, please define your meaning further.
12 Dec 10
Originally posted by josephwYou are all good little sheep following our christian inspired laws. Sensible laws some of them. Like "Dont Murder"-(or you'll goto jail or the chair).
Yes. Believe the skeptics. Then you'll know the truth.
Ah, maybe.
Why don't we just tear everything down and have anarchy?
But you cant stop a murderer from killing someone. Not if he/she is careful.
So yes, its anarchy and the reason the world doesn't spin into chaos is not because of man made laws, it is because of the nature of human kindness.
How many times have you seen someone disobey a traffic law only to avert an accident? Do you see my gist?
13 Dec 10
Spirituality forum is a bit of a silly place. The Christians fight each other over trivial matters like baptism, permant salvation, even archaic concepts like purgatory and rapture. Atheists are still worse--fighting a losing battle against people who couldn't possibly care less what they say and have 0.0000% chance of changing their minds.It's occasionally good for a laugh or two from a representative of one of the cults, but overall, it's just a waste of time.
13 Dec 10
Originally posted by PinkFloydOh I don't know.
Spirituality forum is a bit of a silly place. The Christians fight each other over trivial matters like baptism, permant salvation, even archaic concepts like purgatory and rapture. Atheists are still worse--fighting a losing battle against people who couldn't possibly care less what they say and have 0.0000% chance of changing their minds.It's occasiona ...[text shortened]... ugh or two from a representative of one of the cults, but overall, it's just a waste of time.
I've learned a lot, and it gives me something to do as a diversion from my routine.
At least it's still free. I think the time will come when we will be censored by the ones who can't tolerate free speech or even free thought.
So try to enjoy it while you still can.
13 Dec 10
Originally posted by karoly aczelIn America we have a saying. "We are a nation of laws, not men."
You are all good little sheep following our christian inspired laws. Sensible laws some of them. Like "Dont Murder"-(or you'll goto jail or the chair).
But you cant stop a murderer from killing someone. Not if he/she is careful.
So yes, its anarchy and the reason the world doesn't spin into chaos is not because of man made laws, it is because of th ...[text shortened]... s have you seen someone disobey a traffic law only to avert an accident? Do you see my gist?
I can see that chaos is creeping into your country. Go ahead and try a little kindness with the rioters and see what you get.
Nobody(virtually)obeys the traffic laws. I'd like to see you prove how disobeying traffic laws is averting accidents. How moronic can you get?
13 Dec 10
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Originally posted by josephwThere is no force/law stopping me from punching you in the face-that would be a miracle. If you get my gist 😉
In America we have a saying. "We are a nation of laws, not men."
I can see that chaos is creeping into your country. Go ahead and try a little kindness with the rioters and see what you get.
Nobody(virtually)obeys the traffic laws. I'd like to see you prove how disobeying traffic laws is averting accidents. How moronic can you get?
(edit:I am joking)