dravenwriter

@dravenwriter (232)

Age 49

Joined myLot 18 years ago

An agnostic atheist who respects other views while providing his own.

dravenwriter.blogspot.com

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One Universal Religion ?

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 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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The Lost City of Atlantis versus Pyramids around the World

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

why would a god create a race to love him/her/it?

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...

25 Jul 08

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i want to be more determined

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

What does having a girlfriend/boyfriend mean to you when you're still in school?

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

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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,...

24 Jan 08

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Woman should Cook

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...

24 Jan 08

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why do "Anti-Christ" celebrate Christmas?

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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George Carlin on age (absolutely brilliant)

driedmango @driedmango (356) • Philippines 10 Apr 07

Hey guys. I got this on email. I just want to share it with you. I hope you appreciate it. --- George Carlin on age. [Absolutely Brilliant] IF YOU DON'T READ THIS TO THE VERY END, YOU HAVE LOST A DAY IN YOUR LIFE. George...

aging

george carlin

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dravenwriter Here is one of my favorite Carlin videos too. http://dravenwriter.blogspot.com/2007/03/george-carlin-on-religion.html Draven the Respectful Atheist http://dravenwriter.blogspot.com

10 Apr 07

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Evolution is a fact! It is not the enemy of Christians!

Chiang_Mai_boy @Chiang_Mai_boy (3882) • Thailand 5 Apr 07

Dr. Francis Collins is the man who lead the team that cracked the human genetic code. He is also an evangelical Christian. Read what he has to say about evolution and stem cell research. Science and religion can coexist and a...

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dravenwriter Here is an atheist stating that the Theory of Evolution is not a fact. Read all about it http://www.helium.com/tm/223187 Draven the Respectful Atheist

10 Apr 07

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evolution! evolution!! evolution!!!

presbyboyz @presbyboyz (83) • Nigeria 1 Feb 07

I learned about evolution in school. What does the Bible say about evulution?

does the bible has something to do with evolution

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dravenwriter Absolutely nothing. It is only the various interpretations by individuals that take a stance one way or the other. Some Christians believe that intelligent design is not in conflict with evolution, and some others look at the same Bible and interpret it to...

10 Apr 07

my husband is so possesive

vinceiane0220 @vinceiane0220 (119) • Philippines 7 Apr 07

ever since we started living together esp. when we god married he became so possesive of me...he wants me to go home straight from work i cant fo out with my friends without him tagging along.. he choose what i should wear who i...

my husband

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dravenwriter It may be a trust issue, or something completely different. The only way to find out is to openly communicate with him in an honest and non-defensive way. Be as diplomatic as possible, it won't do any good if either of you get defensive or offended when you...

8 Apr 07

Do you believe ALL in LOVE is FAIR? Why?

darthboard @darthboard (229) • Philippines 8 Apr 07

It's a banal question, but looking at reality, it's not always true. Perhaps because of a lot of reasons. Money, religion, social status...could be anything. But I still would like to believe that all in love is fair, but for...

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dravenwriter I always took the phrase to mean "no holds barred". It is not really fair, the saying just highlights the fact that in such emotionally charged activities as love and war, someone is going to be treated unfairly sometime. Period. Draven the Respectful...

8 Apr 07

What is the benefits of having religion

lecping @lecping (1) • Malaysia 8 Apr 07

I think that religion limits our human's ability. In other word religion is known as belief, because of religion, most of the questions that cannot not be answered scientificly will be solved by using the word "god" (owner of...

headlines

human life

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dravenwriter I agree that religion is a means of making broad assumptions or finding comfort by a semblance of absolute knowledge or fact when in reality there is none available. I respect that other people believe differently. I can not say for sure whether I think...

8 Apr 07

Is GOD FORGIVING?? HAS HE EVER PUNISHED YOU??

karvin87 @karvin87 (1033) • India 7 Apr 07

hey all, have you ever felt that God do punish his followers or have you ever felt that God has taken your test in some aspect of your life. Have you felt that God was kind to forgive you for something?? this things are...

god forgiving

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dravenwriter If I believed anything in the bible about the Christian god, I would assert that god has punished me. As I do not believe such, I instead take the position that I am responsible for myself, with no omnipotent being either blessing or punishing me. That is my...

8 Apr 07

Do you read users profiles before you give advice?

Swtrose @Swtrose (3385) • Canada 8 Apr 07

Having read some of the replies to some of the threads here and not believing what I'm reading, I was wondering if you read profiles before you give advice. If you don't, maybe some of you should. lol No offense!

advice

mylot

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dravenwriter I believe that advice can be given on a specific question alone, in most cases it is not necessary or even helpful to read an "about" page for the individual. Advice is someone's opinion on a given situation, and profile information is only relevant insomuch...

8 Apr 07

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Sabbath

Admirela09 @Admirela09 (160) • United States 12 Feb 07

Do you observe Sabbath? If you do what day do you keep it on and what do you do and not do?

religion

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dravenwriter No, but of course that is because I am an atheist. Draven the Respectful Atheist

8 Apr 07

Do you get along with the members of your family?

tzvetelina @tzvetelina (467) • Bulgaria 8 Apr 07

Most of my friends' families are not in fine relationships, some are even worse - they don't feel close to each others. Do you face the same problem? Do you get on with your relatives?

arguing

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dravenwriter I believe there is some level of dysfunction in every family. Personally, I have a wonderful family life, both my own and extended. We are not without issues however! Draven the Respectful Atheist

8 Apr 07

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