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The Mind
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I wish that it were easier to completely ignore the mind, and live free of it at ALL times, but it is a very difficult task that i have yet to accomplish, and doubt i ever will. But one thing i must s... |
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A new theory about why world peace won't happen
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The very idea of world peace is one of the most clichéd concepts, and not just on captaincynic. It is an "ultimate goal" many strive for, externally as well as internally. As Decius pointed... |
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Vegetarian or No?
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Probably, but why should we deprive everyone of meat? Or were you simply suggesting that starving people don't rate high enough to deserve meat and we should keep meat as a status symbol?
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Gender PsychologyJeans and heels are painful
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But what is freaky is that they still wear heels and constricting clothing even when it hurts. Just like women in the Victorian era worse corsets. You'd think people would made the connection tha... |
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God in Religionwhat made God?
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Ironwood,
Presumptuous, yes but not without sound reason. If life did arise without the help of a creator it would have had to been perfectly adapted to the planetary conditions from the onset in... |
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God in ReligionDoes it add up??
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From what ive heard in this section many people have agreed that in the same way animals kill one another to survive, so must we, many cultures offer sacrifices of animals to God (or their Gods) but t... |
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War & TerrorismMy Views
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You almost make it sound as if militaries are wrong or unnecessary, the nazi comparison is accurate only in terms of loyalty and any depending authority abuse by leaders, I've been the military a... |
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ChristianityCatholics vs Christians
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When protestants here that the Catholic Church was the first church, i would guess the might not like it. But what they have to understand is that at one time every Christian was part of the Catholic... |
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Simplicity is key
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Wait... go back to how you connected "simplicity is key" to automatic reflex.
Define sequences, please? Are you saying that our existence has simplified our being (by, for instance, the... |
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Is It Possible To Not Judge Someone?
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NO ANSWERS JUST MORE QUESTIONS. IF WE STILL JUDGE AND KNOW THAT WE JUDGE THEN WHY DO WE STILL DO IT? I FEEL THAT SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT JUDGING ANOTHER PERSON IS BAD, BUT IF IT IS SO BAD THEN WHY DO W... |
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Poetry Critique
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If you are truly interested in gaining very basic general knowlegde and understanding of poetry, I would recommend you purchase some books that focus on these things.
Recommended books to help ge... |
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God in ReligionProving God Existence
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I researched this matter for about 2 years
I asked my self (As a Muslim) Why God can not be proven by logic only
All people raised on some religion or faith think that their faith is correct while... |
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Christianitychristians?
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It is needed as a reference point? A reference point is needed?
Try saying it like this.
"The bible is a helpful, welcomed, and appreciated reference point to me, and many others according... |
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impulses and the ego
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Logic and emotion are intertwined because we are born with bare survival instincts speaking from a completely physiological point we have to persevere ourselves; through time this became more and more... |
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Alternative BeliefsWhy do we exist?
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i've been in and out of medical facilities my entire life. I think its true for the most part people hold something that is spiritual that goes beyond were normal survival instincts will push one... |
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Consciousnesswhat is free will?
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The current understanding according to neuroscience would suggest that there is no short term free will.
The brain processes information and sends signals to react to a situation far quicker than y... |
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Life & DeathYour outlook on life
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My Outlook on life is neither positive or negative. Yes, I'm living, but I'm living to die. Is death a failure, or a successful climax to a life? Is love nothing more than a reproductive urg... |
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Common FAQ's
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Captain Cynic has introduced a new dynamic to the cyber world of discussions by adding an element not found on any other internet discussion board. Instead of writing out posts users can now verbally... |
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What's wrong with the world? How do we change
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I'll drink to that...
As Chris said, solving the problem of the world should start with you. When you sit and try to come up with a solution for the worlds problem you might as well get imbibe... |
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Aesthetics & BeautyBeauty
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as the saying goes, true beauty as many of you have stated comes from the qualities within us. But it is a sad fact that most people only see what is on the outsi... |
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ChristianityHow the Catholic Church evolved.
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OkCity, ya I think I mentioned that I talked with a Greek Orthodox. He stated that the Church became divide by the issue of the Pope. Which means they were the same church pior to then? So one could n... |
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God in ReligionCan someone disprove this logic?
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Have you ever watched a horror film when you were a small child?
The films channels your thought to go into unkowns...places which are dark.
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Having Kids
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im fully aware of this. but the queasion asked was why is it expected , and i explained that it is derived from a natural innate sense that if we dont have children , humans die out. simple. obviously... |
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Alan's Philosophies
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i beleive in what you said about responsibilty. you cannot be responsible for something you didn't do and something you're bnot involve with. the problem with people is that they mind other... |
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Habits & BehaviorMultiple Messages...
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I was thinking about this a little more...
I think it comes down to being perceptive to as many sensations as possible, rather than over-focussing on one or few, so as to get an idea of how things... |
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