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ConsciousnessI Got A New Theory on the Human Mind
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It is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself.
If I try to concentrate on accomplishing a discrete goal, like obtaining $500 to pay bills with, it doesn't happen. I must change my perce... |
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ChristianityAdam...?
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How many animals express conceptual thinking and have opposable thumbs?
I'm fine with the notion that reality doesn't make much sense, but I always find it interesting when people make th... |
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Your sacred cow
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It vastly depends upon context. I'm a very religious guy but I'm not bothered by religious humour. I even find some of it funny. Actually it's observational humour that bugs me. That so... |
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Life & DeathWhat is the soul?
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There is a scientific basis for the idea of resonation. And although I am not one who looks at the scientific basis of things, I will try my best to explain what I think it is. Everything is energy an... |
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Alternative BeliefsPeers and religion
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If god created everything then he created me as an atheist.
If the bibles depiction of god is correct then he created everything from evil to good.
So if there's a child who was born christ... |
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DreamsWhat do you dream about?
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an hour (round about) of wakefullness before afternoon naps increases lucidity.
repeating "i will dream, and i will know that i am dreaming" increases dream recall and lucidity.
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SpiritualityThe Logical VS The Faithful
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Long time no see Pat
There is plenty of proof that the bible has been revised, there is also no good reason to believe any writers of the bible, none that I'm aware of, at least not without se... |
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Can we escape our pre-conditioning?
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and in answer to your question, yes, you can actually "loose" your "memmory" by choice. It's called repression.
However repression is a conscious act of will and therefore... |
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God in Religionwhy do you believe in god?
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History and science have shown that truth only comes from those willing to forget what they thought was true. Science has described reality in a more and more accurate way throughout the centuriesI th... |
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Religion & HumanityAllegorical or Literal?
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okcitykid quoted:Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen
I see you emphasize the two words not seen in your quote, but did you recognize the w... |
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What IS existance?
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I think you did good - You brought up a lot.
I'm not going to put my whole belief in that big bang theory. The good thing about this theory is that scientists are beginning to believe in God b... |
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Is there anything you shouldn't educate children?
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Such primitive instincts are what you want to stop.
Absolutely not.
You don't want them to control you, yes, but not stop them, dear god no, that has been the philosophic dogma that has de... |
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ChristianityFreedom First: Separation of Church and State
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http://forums.gainesville.com/ eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6211034465/ m/1911053216/p/2
P.S. As to separation of Church & State . . . I have often heard it implied that the reasoning behind this separation... |
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Religion & HumanityThe True Religion?
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Decius--"Again, this is not advocated in the religion itself, but the religion provides the first ten steps. Religions such as Budhism or Hinduism do not provide those ten steps."
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Infinite universes from Matter and Anti-Matter
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Philip,
I have been to yoga classes. during this time I began to feel more than human; i.e. a kind of aura of peace and power. I put this down to the environment I was in and the belief that this w... |
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ChristianityReligion
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With the passing of Pope John Paul ll, perhaps some reflection on religious beliefs is appropriate. Religion is defined as a set of beliefs concerned with explaining the origins and purposes of the un... |
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ChristianityBlessed Are The Peace Makers
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If we were truely a Christian nation - we would not have attacted anyone for what happened on 9/11. If we were a Christian nation, we wouldn't have one of the largest militaries in the world.... |
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Reality & MetaphysicsIs Karma Real?
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THE LAW OF KARMA PROVIDES A GOOD DEAL OF COMFORT. IT ASSUMES THAT THE UNIVERSE IS A FAIR PLACE. IT TELLS US THAT EVIL PEOPLE AND GOOD PEOPLE WILL EVENTUALLY GET WHAT THEY DESERVE. HOWEVER I FIND TWO F... |
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Atheism & AgnosticismThe last leg for Atheism
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I have argued many times with an atheist. And the conclusion that all our argueing came to was the idea that 1) nither of us could prove God. 2)It is far better that he exist than that he doesnt. Howe... |
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What IS existance?
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The only thing any of us have is our own reality, which is ofchourse subjective. We are so limited that we can't even answer the question of freewill. We ask, are we really making are own choices... |
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Human's Inevitable Downfall
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You believe what you believe, I'll give you that, you don't waver. That's faith.
I don't think the world is going down the tubes. Even though my ideas might lead in that direct... |
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Science vs ReligionThe "What if I'm Right?" Argument
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Decius,
I can't tell you or even begin to do what you ask.. I am not claiming that my life experiences were any better or worse than another. I had a very functional mom and dad .......They we... |
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Science vs ReligionIntellagentdesign
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You have a rather odd attitude to evolution/science okcitykid. I'll tell you the sad thing.....is that religion feebly claims fact. Science claims theory.
a. Its not a matter of whether your... |
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ChristianityExcerp: America is not a Christian Nation
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It is not a part of our nature it seems to admit we are wrong. You can throw on all the proof in the world and most will still deny it. We need to be careful not to be to pushy because you can push st... |
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Pacifism
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1. pacifism is the belief that there are always better ways to solve a conflict than with violance.
2. the easiest application is in everyday life and social situations, ideally world governments sh... |
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