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God needn't be a man-made construct
Started this discussion. Last reply by Strega Jun 28, 2013. 67 Replies 0 Likes
As a species, when we were younger we anthropomorphised everything. In other words, we translated externalities through our own experience. Hence God in our image etc.Anthropomorhising is the only…Continue
Terms of exclamation
Started this discussion. Last reply by archaeopteryx Nov 8, 2012. 91 Replies 0 Likes
Have you ever wondered how religion has influenced our language just try exclaiming!!!!OMG!Good God!Oh God!Jesus Christ!Gor blimey! (God blind me)Crikey! (Christ's keys) etc etcDoes anyone have any…Continue
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diggerbanks replied to AlexOfCeaser's discussion 'should I worry about my parents kicking me out because of my atheism'"No, if they are christian like you say they will not abandon you, though for your sake, go explore the world asap."
diggerbanks replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'The Last Man - A debate about environmental ethics'"For "fun"?
Lynch him! Selfish twat. Of course it is wrong."
diggerbanks replied to Christopher Swicegood's discussion 'What is the purpose of gender'"Symbiosis, yin yang, parts to create a whole. Men think with their dick, bold, risk-taking. Women think with their womb, risk-averse, nest-oriented. For reproduction and a nurturing environment, men complement women and women complement men. In…"
diggerbanks replied to Nerdy Keith's discussion 'We Are All Born Sinners?'"Exactly this. Just aggressive marketing to the ignorant."
diggerbanks replied to Stephen Gunn's discussion 'Are all religions superstitions?'"Buddhism is a science or methodology. Taoism is observation and application. Hinduism is a specialisation depending on which mythological figure you choose to concentrate on.
Religion is not superstition per se but it evolved out of what we would…"
diggerbanks replied to Emperor Milos's discussion 'Pope Francis' Encyclical letter shows he is still an ignorant fuck.'"1 Community: I agree, atheism is not conducive to a tight community.
2 Other gods: Bollocks
3 Self-centered: Sort of but it needn't be that way
4 No moral compass: that is just stupid.
5 If we tried: More stupid
6 Impoverished lives: Maybe,…"
diggerbanks replied to Unseen's discussion 'Cats'"Cats kill birds. Billions of birds.
Dogs can smell cancer. Beat that!"
diggerbanks replied to Emperor Milos's discussion 'Horoscopes and superstitions.'"I believe. The moon exerts a massive force on the Earth which is visible in the tides. The moon affects water (I think by changing the hydrogen bonding of the water molecules) and we are made up of so much water. The moon affects water, we are…"
diggerbanks replied to Unseen's discussion 'Have you noticed...?'"Stoopid hyperbole that backfired and now has connotations to bullshit. Besides, the left is in power and it is the right that creates all the stupid nicknames and buzz phrases."
Strega replied to diggerbanks's discussion 'God needn't be a man-made construct'"Yes, I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy now, thank you."
Unseen replied to diggerbanks's discussion 'God needn't be a man-made construct'"I think having a deity is important, a higher source to inspire, comfort and offset ego.
Hmm. What's inspirational about God? He's mean, jealous, immature, and certainly doesn't care much about us humans. He lets children be abused…"
Unseen replied to diggerbanks's discussion 'God needn't be a man-made construct'"I apologize, Dave.. I didn't see those links. I think when I first saw your reply, I only saw the first paragraph. Perhaps the rest was below the bottom of my window. As Mr. T used to say, "I pity the foo." I guess I'm the foo…"
Pope Beanie replied to diggerbanks's discussion 'God needn't be a man-made construct'"I see you, and raise you... plagues and floods. (While staying on topic, I think.)"
Reg The Fronkey Farmer replied to diggerbanks's discussion 'God needn't be a man-made construct'"I suppose if someone is unable to get comfort or solace from whatever god they believe in they can always press this Magic Button."
Strega replied to diggerbanks's discussion 'God needn't be a man-made construct'"Nicely said, Martin, and welcome to TA :)"
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