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Knowledge, Belief, Certainty, and Mistakes What is knowledge? What is a belief? What does it mean t be certain or to make a mistake? These are more complicated matters than most peop… Started by Unseen	16	Dec 17, 2014 Reply by Ed
LAW AND DISORDER I sent a copy of my collection of poems and essays, Could a “Heat Death” be Necessary for Life? to New Mexico physicist and writer, Dave Th… Started by Mike Donohoe	6	Dec 6, 2014 Reply by Unseen
What is the Destiny of Intelligence? Intelligent self awareness baffles me sometimes. The universe has, literally, slammed enough atoms and molecules together for long enough… Started by Roy Plisko	82	Nov 25, 2014 Reply by _Robert_
What's gained by being an atheist (not religious) I'm an atheist because, to quote HItchens, it is the 'only position that leaves me with no cognitive dissonance' . But, as I view myse… Started by CAPTAIN OBVIOUS	65	Oct 16, 2014 Reply by Cato (Kaito) Rigas
Seven Proofs for the Natural Immortality of the Human Soul This was circulating among some christian friends on facebook...and I found it quite disturbing. Wanted to share. I was disturbed mostly… Started by Lisa Lark	94	Jul 6, 2014 Reply by Tom Sarbeck
What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong? On another thread, it was pointed out that we can recognize the wisdom and intelligence of certain persons in history -- Plato, Newton, Ein… Started by Physeter	88	Jul 3, 2014 Reply by Gallup's Mirror
What if Belief in a Higher Power is Not Belief in Anything Supernatural? I happen to believe in a higher power but do not believe in anything supernatural. I'm sure this has a lot to do with my coming to my belie… Started by Mike Donohoe	107	Jun 9, 2014 Reply by Jimmy
Science Isn't About Truth Science isn't what most people think it is. I actually found out that science really isn't about finding truth. I can't begin to explain in… Started by Ari	25	Apr 20, 2014 Reply by Davis Goodman
What makes you you, without falling back on a "soul" argument? Since my falling away from Christianity, I've rejected the idea of a soul. I think the essence of who we are lies within the combination o… Started by Roxi	20	Mar 1, 2014 Reply by IkeArrumba
Empathy exercise I've come up with this handy empathy exercise. I wondered if anyone has any thoughts on it or how it could be improved. http://yellowgrai… Started by Simon Paynton	2	Jan 6, 2014 Reply by Simon Paynton