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jimbomuso @jimbomuso (950) 20 May 08

okay before I allienate a lot of mylotters this is not a disscusion disrespecting peoples beliefs.so now to the question. Why would a god that is omnipitent create a race like us? what benefit could a god get from creating...

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dravenwriter "Just for kicks" is probably the best answer. I would still say you are asking the wrong question. The real interesting question is this: Why did mankind create god?

28 Jul 08

ketybhagat @ketybhagat (4123) • India 24 Jul 08

If given a chance to take in the best of all religions and start only one new universal religion, would you go ahead. No other religion but this, the best doctrines of all grouped to form one religion. All religions lead to the...

best

principles

universal

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dravenwriter Plain love for fellow humans is called secular humanism. It's not a religion though, it's a way of life that explores morality and the rest of the "human condition" using critical thinking instead of magical thinking. Leave the superstition behind and learn...

28 Jul 08

ketybhagat @ketybhagat (4123) • India 24 Jul 08

If given a chance to take in the best of all religions and start only one new universal religion, would you go ahead. No other religion but this, the best doctrines of all grouped to form one religion. All religions lead to the...

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dravenwriter Why have a god at all? No need.

28 Jul 08

ketybhagat @ketybhagat (4123) • India 24 Jul 08

If given a chance to take in the best of all religions and start only one new universal religion, would you go ahead. No other religion but this, the best doctrines of all grouped to form one religion. All religions lead to the...

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dravenwriter Look up Jainism, it's the religion for you. There's a good song by Ziggy Marley....."Love is my religion"

28 Jul 08

ketybhagat @ketybhagat (4123) • India 24 Jul 08

If given a chance to take in the best of all religions and start only one new universal religion, would you go ahead. No other religion but this, the best doctrines of all grouped to form one religion. All religions lead to the...

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dravenwriter I commend your meshing of continuous improvement with religion. Religions have too much baggage for this kind of thing though. The widely accepted tenants are widely accepted because they transcend religion. They are secular in nature. The mere fact you ask...

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aowaow @aowaow (1516) • Indonesia 4 Jun 08

My concept of Atlantis: Atlantis was the last-line of the past Earth generation before our Stone Age era had begun. Many believe it's not exist, but many hieroglyph in Pyramid, especially in Egypt had such 'unique' carving....

carving

chopper

civil war

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dravenwriter Sounds like a nice work of fiction. We are pattern-seeking animals, and it is natural to make post-hoc conclusions like you have here. I can find a pattern or correlation in nearly anything if I'm trying to find one. A mind seeking the truth would need...

25 Jul 08

jimbomuso @jimbomuso (950) 20 May 08

okay before I allienate a lot of mylotters this is not a disscusion disrespecting peoples beliefs.so now to the question. Why would a god that is omnipitent create a race like us? what benefit could a god get from creating...

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dravenwriter My agnosticism makes this question null for me. I would imagine a theist would have to suppose they know the mind of their god to answer this question. If they do know his mind, I would like to ask them which moral code their god follows, especially the...

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ereses7 @ereses7 (9) 30 Mar 08

i want to achieve my goals when i define them, i want to know how to say NO when i don't want something, i want to know what i want to do, if someone has some ideas where to start i'll appreciate it a lot.

determined unsecure

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dravenwriter For me, it's all about pacing myself. I've found that trying to get all motivated about something suddenly usually leads towards burning myself out and giving up. Instead, I focus on making small steps towards the goal. For instance: Health: 5 minutes of...

25 Jul 08

javin129 @javin129 (27) • Philippines 23 Jan 08

For my part, i'm still a college student and my perspective regarding this kind of relationship is that the only way i will have a girlfriend is when i am able to earn on my own already. Also, i want my first girlfriend to be my...

boyfriend

girlfriend

relationship

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dravenwriter I think your view of America is a little too influenced by movies or something. Physical intimacy on the first date(s) really has nothing to do with it. I can't really comment on the cultural issues since I've only lived here in the U.S. As for pressure to...

25 Jan 08

javin129 @javin129 (27) • Philippines 23 Jan 08

For my part, i'm still a college student and my perspective regarding this kind of relationship is that the only way i will have a girlfriend is when i am able to earn on my own already. Also, i want my first girlfriend to be my...

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dravenwriter The expectation that your first girlfriend will be your wife is unrealistic. It reminds me of the fairy tales where the price saves the princess and they fall in love immediately, and everything is perfect. Life isn't like that. Relationships take effort,...

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jernick444 @jernick444 (23) • Philippines 24 Jan 08

A woman should know how to cook best because a delicious food is a way to man's heart. When they are already married, they have their designated roles for the family. The man works for the family and the woman cooks for the...

roles of man and woman

woman should cook

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dravenwriter I disagree. Being able to cook well is a skill, surely, but it is not the way to create love. I hate that cliche. Love is so much deeper than that. I disagree again. Designated roles in the family? I can see how the family's situation may dictate who...

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ronreyes @ronreyes (4724) • Philippines 14 Sep 07

It's a bit strange don't you think? Those people who don't believe or against Jesus Christ, is actually celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ! I'm not saying that I hate these "Anti-Christ-People". I still respect them and...

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dravenwriter Nice bit of sarcasm. I would be interested in hearing your views on Christmas. What does it mean to you? Why do you celebrate it, and how?

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ronreyes @ronreyes (4724) • Philippines 14 Sep 07

It's a bit strange don't you think? Those people who don't believe or against Jesus Christ, is actually celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ! I'm not saying that I hate these "Anti-Christ-People". I still respect them and...

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dravenwriter Good question. I really like your wording...."Anti-Christ-People". Interesting. But that is a separate discussion. First, much of the elements of Christmas celebration come from pagan and pre-christian tradition. Any intellectually honest investigation will...

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dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 6 Apr 07

Why do we ascribe human features and characteristics to our gods? In my opinion, it comes down to a basic lack of humility leading to assumptions that our species is the center of the universe. Many can not accept that we are only...

anthropomorphize

god

religion

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dravenwriter Actually, god was created in man's image. At least, your god was.

11 Sep 07

dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 19 Mar 07

I give you four reasons: Vanity, a feeling of superiority, discontent, and emotional decision making. These factors are described in detail in this article: http://www.helium.com/tm/167911 What are your thoughts on the...

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dravenwriter So, it seems you are arguing that all adaptations are resident within an organism from its genesis? I am not sure I fully understand your position. I will say that I do not believe the theory of evolution is a fact, it is a theory. So Darwin would not be...

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dravenwriter @dravenwriter (232) 19 Mar 07

I give you four reasons: Vanity, a feeling of superiority, discontent, and emotional decision making. These factors are described in detail in this article: http://www.helium.com/tm/167911 What are your thoughts on the...

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dravenwriter xtremely, you are joking, right? Who are you talking about that looks like a horse or satan? Draven the Respectful Atheist

14 Apr 07

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