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Empathy exercise
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Jan 6. 2 Replies 1 Like
I've come up with this handy empathy exercise. I wondered if anyone has any thoughts on it or how it could be improved. …Continue
New theory of atheist morality
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Dec 22, 2013. 36 Replies 1 Like
I've developed a "new" theory of atheist morality. I wondered if anyone would like to have a go at critiquing it. The first two principles, 1 and 2, are the most important parts: …Continue
Jesus died for our sins
Started this discussion. Last reply by archaeopteryx Jul 5, 2013. 325 Replies 0 Likes
This idea can have logic and great value even for an atheist. Not that long ago I offered for some angry people to kick my head in, to prove a point about how men should treat women (i.e. don't…Continue
What do women want?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Mar 20, 2013. 242 Replies 1 Like
This is what I need to know. I don't want to comment, only listen. Continue
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Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'The Power of Men'""voice their frustrations of not being recognized for being strong." - I wonder if this is true, Belle. A strong person knows they're strong, and they don't need a lot of recognition. In my opinion. What…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'The Power of Men'"Nice post Belle, it's good to get a view of what women want from men. "
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'The Power of Men'"I sometimes feel under appreciated within my own family, but I'm not going to beef about it because I'm a man. Suffice to say, sometimes women in a family like to gang up on and bully men. It's a bit sad, but it's up…"
Simon Paynton replied to Physeter's discussion 'What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong?'"@Heather - "I don't, and neither do you." - I promise you, I have. I could name them right now.
"to quell your state of concern for dire circumstances because of a belief that you are protected by magical powers…"
Simon Paynton replied to Physeter's discussion 'What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong?'"Tom - I just think it's good advice. I like the look on his face too.
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Simon Paynton replied to Physeter's discussion 'What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong?'"My meditation teacher says that if you can concentrate on your breath for 45 minutes, you're in a state of bliss. It's for the same reason as with the Christians, I have concluded. "
Simon Paynton replied to Physeter's discussion 'What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong?'"How often do you meet people who are high as a f***ing kite, without drugs? "
Simon Paynton replied to Physeter's discussion 'What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong?'"I think you're missing the spiritual angle. I think you're like someone who takes a lightbulb from its box and can't work out what it's for. I have met people in the Church who are best described as high as a kite on…"
Simon Paynton replied to Casey Dorman's discussion 'Donation of Royalties'"This is cool, you're a good man. "
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Innocence'"I've learned something from watching Two Girls One Cup. I don't want to watch Two Girls One Cup.
Seriously, I think almost all information has value to me, just some of it not very much. "
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'Innocence'"~There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day. Friedrich Nietzsche~
This reminds me of my favourite quote from Pulp Fiction.
WINSTONYou hear that, young…"
Simon Paynton replied to Physeter's discussion 'What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong?'"Tom, regarding forgiving a policy, I just saw this:
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Simon Paynton replied to Physeter's discussion 'What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong?'"I've read a biography of Mohammed, and he was a political as well as a religious leader. He hung on by the skin of his teeth sometimes, but just stayed alive. "
Simon Paynton replied to Physeter's discussion 'What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong?'"This is true, but then again, we need to use our heads in interpreting this stuff. We can't expect a prophet to necessarily give us an encyclopedic account of the world, especially as he got nailed to a cross after three…"
Simon Paynton replied to Physeter's discussion 'What did Jesus get right? And what was wrong?'"Mohammed said "he is not a believer who eats his fill while his neighbour remains hungry by his side."
I think Jesus also objected to rich people who think they are better than the poor simply because they have money. "
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Fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil
Posted on March 18, 2014 at 7:56am 0 Comments 0 Likes
But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
― Genesis 2:17
If we interpret this sentence in a certain way, it tells us almost everything we need to know about personal morality.
We normally talk about the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Fruit = consequences.
Good and Evil can be seen as Good and Bad ― Liking and…
Continue Mathematics of altruism
Posted on July 27, 2012 at 12:56pm 0 Comments 1 Like
http://plus.maths.org/content/does-it-pay-be-nice-maths-altruism-part-i
Mathematical evidence that cooperation evolves naturally as a successful strategy.
This is one of the most interesting things I've read for a long time. Don't worry, it's not too mathematical. I recommend printing it out if you want to read it.
I believe we need to know why these things…
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- At 12:45pm on June 19, 2014,
Karl Terrell Nightshade said… Thank you, sir, for allowing it!
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Justin said… ok thanks for letting me know man
- At 11:17pm on March 25, 2014, Justin said…
Thanks for accepting my friend request. Anyways, I was wondering, how did put a music playlist on your profile?
- At 2:04pm on October 4, 2013,
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- At 7:47am on June 30, 2013, ɐuɐz ǝllǝıuɐp said…
interesting, thank you
- At 12:10pm on November 28, 2012,
Anne Guevarra said… Thank you! :)
- At 8:34am on November 28, 2012,
Maya Komrik said… I meant, HE studies your stuff
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