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Are beliefs a choice? And can they be tested?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lee Apr 5. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I actually posted this as a response to another post a few months ago, but got no response...maybe I'll get a bite if I post it on my own.Is it possible to "test" whether a belief is genuinely held…Continue
Are "urges" the source of man's suffering?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Oct 10, 2012. 39 Replies 0 Likes
SO, I know that's a pretty grand title, and believe me, I'll get to that point. But to begin I have to explain the thought process that led me there.I've had the idea for a while now that my life…Continue
Tags: self-control, urges
Not "coming out" to avoid losing college money an unethical decision?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lee Mar 24, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
So here's something atheism related: one of my good friends was raised christian, and almost went to school to become a minister, but recently became atheist instead. Now he's majoring in biology…Continue
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Lee replied to Unseen's discussion 'Understanding Coincidence'"I was always confused when asked if I believed in coincidence...I always thought to myself, "Do I believe that 2 unrelated phenomena can occur at the same time?....duh". I suppose it's sorta the inverse of asking if you believe in…"
Lee replied to Stephy's discussion 'My kid wants to get baptized...'"I think you should wait to have kids for a while. Lol."
Lee replied to Stephy's discussion 'My kid wants to get baptized...'""without my consent"....I don't think I've ever met one evangelist who asked parental permission before indoctrinating (or attempting to). The idea sounds ridiculous, but maybe it shouldn't? (I live in the South and people…"
Lee replied to Cameron's discussion 'Therapeutic Touch and other "medical" nonsense'"Dear, I'd be careful getting started with Unseen...lol. He's...a character. I'll admit that half the reason I'm posting here is to brag about having an atheist girlfriend. :D"
Lee replied to Sarah's discussion 'Coming to terms with reality'"The first one: http://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=2550
The second one: http://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=2722
The third: http://www.smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=1788#comic
But seriously, there's a…"
Lee replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Engaging Mormons in their theology'"I'm not sure about conversation topics, but I will say that my girlfriend is ex-mormon and for her one of the early steps in questioning came about because she saw that I was a good person without believing any of the same stuff that her whole…"
Lee posted a videoCulture Warriors - SMBC Theater
Hilarious video from Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal.
Lee replied to Lee's discussion 'Are beliefs a choice? And can they be tested?'"Well sure, my thought about their behavior is just an idea, but it is very genuinely held, based on an educated guess. A hypothesis if you will. I would argue that not only was my friend wrong, but that she also didn't believe her own argument…"
Lee posted a discussionAre beliefs a choice? And can they be tested?
I actually posted this as a response to another post a few months ago, but got no response...maybe I'll get a bite if I post it on my own.Is it possible to "test" whether a belief is genuinely held or not? As an example, I had an argument with one of my friends about whether or not killer whales would EVER eat people as food. I argued that if starving, yes, of course they would, just as people would. She argued the opposite and even cited an example of an overturned fishing vessel in…See More
Lee commented on James's blog post 'Chosen belief?'"Well put. I've thought about this many times- how I don't have a choice in what I like and dislike, and also what I believe. I've been pondering lately on an idea...Is it possible to "test" whether a belief is genuinely held…"
Lee replied to Bo Fowler's discussion 'The most important question ever asked'"I'm with you on that one- we seem to be investing a ridiculously small amount in self-preservation. Although there are, I think, much more immediate threats than the sun blowing up. Earth will be untenable far before the sun begins its steps…"
Lee commented on Horacio Martinez's blog post ':O'"Remarkable what interesting conclusions you can reach when you mix facts and superstition. I had a coworker who left these magazines around claiming that dragons and dinosaurs were the same thing. Guess which semi-historical document they used as…"
Simon Paynton replied to Lee's discussion 'Are "urges" the source of man's suffering?'"The great Supernanny (Jo Frost) often talks about quality time, "the little small things that make a big difference". "
Suzanne Olson-Hyde replied to Lee's discussion 'Are "urges" the source of man's suffering?'"Oh, gee, just let me go and have a look in my vast library of dictionaries.
Well, look at that - just don't seem to have one - Nup.
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archaeopteryx replied to Lee's discussion 'Are "urges" the source of man's suffering?'"Do they make a Spanish-Aussie dictionary?"
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- About Me:
- Just out to explore all that the world has to offer for the time that I've got here.
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- 19-24
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- Why are you here?
- I'd like to find a secular community, and I'm honestly interested to test my gut feeling that there are lots of people out there without religion.
- The religion you left
- Christian
- Why you left your religion.
- I never really bought into it in the first place...but I honestly tried for years to believe it. I just eventually realized how ridiculous that was. It was a slow transition, but I doubt anything could have stopped it.
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- At 10:04pm on April 5, 2012,
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- At 9:07am on February 13, 2012, Robert Karp said…
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