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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 11, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by Archeus_Lore

It is human nature to follow the path of least resistance, the easiest path. It is human nature to believe what one would like to be true, as opposed to any evidence to the contrary . . . . As an Agnostic, if I have anything that I get comfort from, ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 10, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by fishline79

I don't pretend to understand the intention but it kept mine. But then, I never was any good at "music theory"!

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 10, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by PBuck0145

How to avoid confronting and dealing with "conspiracy theories": simply assert that the Conspiracy Theorists Have a Fundamental Cognitive Problem.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 9, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by Archeus_Lore

“Mathematics knows no races or geographical boundaries; for mathematics, the cultural world is one country.” David Hilbert David Hilbert was a man who was forever optimistic about the future of human culture and science. When he was a young ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 9, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by Archeus_Lore

From someone who has studied many languages: Language is fraught with errors. I could ask three people what the meaning of the word "voluntarism" and get three different answers. Language is a weak form of communication because none of us have a ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 7, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by Mcflewster

I reckon that Putin has thrown down a challenge to philosophers. "Prove that there is only one type of democracy."

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 4, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by FrayedBear

A whole bunch of memes for your pleasure?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Apr 3, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by Fernapple

I have often heard atheists and agnostics accused of believing in nothing, especially by apologists. As though, all belief has to be sourced in god or religion to exist at all. The usual response is that you do not, believe in belief. But I would ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 31, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by PBuck0145

Who is Lauren Southern?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 31, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Ryo1

Iron Man and the Villains of Society Existential Comics

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 29, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Dejahay

Nothing great comes from an obedient child

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 28, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by AlanCliffe

A friend called yesterday with a title idea: God is Sexy, or God is Sex-Ease. Which led us to a theological discussion. Perhaps in spite of her Christianity, she doesn't think the body and the spirit must be or should be at war. She does think ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 27, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by aplaceintime

LINKAna Kasparian I Don't Care About Your Religion - YouTube

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 27, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Ryo1

Indiana Wittgenstein and the Temple of Disappointment 😆

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 25, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by MichaelSanchuk

I can’t stay, mother I love you, but I wasn’t born to please you I wasn’t born to make you happy or give your life meaning I wasn’t born to rot under your wings like an unhatched egg I can’t stay, teacher I wasn’t born to be put into your...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 23, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Flyingsaucesir

Evil is not something supernatural. It is simple cruelty, the willful infliction of pain on others, the desire to do harm. And by the same token, grace is not supernatural either. It lies squarely within the range of human potential. And the ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 23, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by JackPedigo

Anthropic principle: basically simply stipulating to be true what is desired to be true. However, in detail, the belief that, if we take human life as a given condition of the universe, scientists may use this as the starting point to derive expected...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 22, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Robert101

Often I get so lost in my thoughts 💭! Careful of what you think 🤔! Your mind is a weapon! Use it wisely

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 22, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Robert101

Worth reading through!

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 21, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by DarkMatter

Do you pray? Do you yearn for spirit-based community?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 20, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by MerlinZap

A simple explanation of my theology.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 20, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Archeus_Lore

If you have spent your life living in this country, and never ventured out of it to some other places where they speak different languages, have a completely different culture than yours, you may be a very bad judge of just how to rate your own ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 19, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Archeus_Lore

"Before Greece the domain of the intellect belonged to the priests. They were the intellectual class of Egypt. Their power was tremendous. Kings were subject to it. Great men must have built up that mighty organization, great minds, keen intellects, ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 15, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by merit2344

Imagine that the brain is a computer and that religion is a virus. Atheism is the wiping of that virus. NICK HARDING

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 15, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Barnie2years

Sometimes it’s just really hard not to believe in karma!

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 15, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Spinliesel

Good morning! I am looking for this sweatshirt. It will make my life so much easier.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 15, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Anvesh

Any thoughts here

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 15, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Anvesh

Unfortunately most of the people rush towards churches and mosques rather than observing nature. We can learn immensely from nature it self

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 15, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Anvesh

It pushes me know to think

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 15, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Anvesh

Is it not true

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 14, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Silver1wun

This picture says so much; especially depicting the aloneness one feels awaiting 'what is so', becoming obvious to those 'trailing'. A tragedy of being old is that most of what you see that others don't won't become clear to them until after you're ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 14, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Anvesh

Wealth will slip away from foolish person who continuously depend on divine intervention Capable men/ women will certainly secure wealth atleast after a hundred trails. Human efforts defines one's destiny not divinity An age old wisdom which I came...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 11, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Anvesh

Can someone please explain libertarian philosophy in simple terms to me. I want to understand more about it

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 11, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by merit2344

One would go mad if one took the Bible seriously; but to take it seriously one must be already mad. Aleister Crowley

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 11, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by merit2344

If it turns out that there is a God...the worst that you can say about him is that basically he's an underachiever. Woody Allen

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 11, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Silver1wun

Too many ways donate to Ukraine! I want to know where we can donate to Russia's military operation.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 11, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Silver1wun

Too many ways to to Ukraine! I want to know where we can to Russia's military operation.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 10, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by MichaelSanchuk

How many more times are we going to allow them to drag the truth-speaking humans to the psych wards?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 10, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by handell

Quote of the day: “ If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed. ” ― Albert Einstein

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 9, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by MichaelSanchuk

The caption of a low-life odyssey, Charles Bukowski, died on this day in 1994: “There's nothing to mourn about death any more than there is to mourn about the growing of a flower. What is terrible is not death but the lives people live or don't ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 9, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by MichaelSanchuk

Trust me it won't be pretty.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 7, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by fishline79

A little knowledge: " When would you estimate the "dumbing down” of America began? I submit that It is a relative condition. To some extent our society has always been relatively ignorant and under-educated, but I think the largest factor ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 7, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by fishline79

Here is an old piece I wrote a couple of years ago. I was browsing my "Word" files and saw it. I thought I'd re-post it. It applies not only to Trump, but to all of those who would follow him. “A Little Bit of ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 5, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Greatest

Liberty, Freedom & free will. Does nature deny such concepts for humans?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 5, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by puff

About the Russian protests, and protests in general. I do recommend people watch

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 4, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by UrsiMajor

I now know what American life during the Holocaust was like. Half of your friends were like," Oh no, I have to pay a few cents more per gallon of gas." And half your friends are like, "Oh my god, innocent people are dying in war crimes."

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 2, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by August1

Religion gravely stunts your growth

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 1, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Captain_Feelgood

I don't care if you like the guy's stances on what-ever topic you wish to point at, but you can't deny he really is one of the most intelligent, mentally sophisticated and articulate speakers out there. He touches on many great points throughout this...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 28, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Toonman

Should any company own everything?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 28, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by PBuck0145

Late term abortions

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 27, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by UrsiMajor

But we keep going anyway.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 26, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Sookiesue

Time for a reality check. About a week ago I was complaining about the weather. I feel so ashamed today. In the first place we should be grateful we have any kind of somewhat normal weather pattern left to complain about. And in the second place, I...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 26, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by dalefvictor

Thought this would or could be of interest. Five laws of Stupidity.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 26, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by puff

Just some thoughts. Been watching media coverage of protests against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in different countries, especially English speaking "5 eyed" ones. There are protests, rather minor but covered by the media. The last months have ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 26, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by FrostyJim

O.M.G. ! These are the most powerful videos online... nothing phony - just real people... telling real stories that most people don't want to hear. WARNING... be ready to see the ugly truth if you are willing. This is a YouTube channel with a ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 24, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by LovinLarge

How much better off we would all be if we could get the Second Amendment kooks, climate change deniers, antivaxxers/antimaskers, etc., etc. (you know who you are) to adopt this mentality.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 24, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

I joined this site a few weeks ago to share in the love of critical thinking about the virtue of atheism, not to measure my prowess with the condescending hubris of egomaniacal bullies. But as luck would have it, I've managed to attract a few ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 24, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by puff

Whatever we ...... say it is! lol A serious topic. Agree that is the trend we are seeing. Nothing to hide, nothing to worry about.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 23, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Reignmond

Most older Atheists became so after trying to learn more about religion so they could make sense of it.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 23, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Spinliesel

Jerry's Wisdom: Choose wisely

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 22, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by MichaelSanchuk

What would your choice be?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 21, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

Knowing that I would become a staunch atheist, god still created me to help others appreciate the fact that he doesn't exist.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 21, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by homoveganatheist

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 21, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Reignmond

LINKStudies say atheists, believers both do good, but for different reasons - The Washington Post

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 20, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by waitingforgodo

MURDER MOST FOWL Is it ethical to kill animals if you then eat them? Is it ethical to kill animals who would otherwise kill the animals you intend to kill and eat? Is it ethical to kill?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 20, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by MichaelSanchuk

Humans be real unintelligent over half their lives. Some are lucky and wake up. Not sure which is worse. Staying dumb or being dumb for so long then waking up and realizing. Just how truly stupid you still are. Love me some humanimals.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 19, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by FrayedBear

Seen on fbuk this morning & IMO very appropriate given all the Americans currently in denial of their conditioning: - for @Fearlessfly, @Tejas, @Wordywalt2, @Alienbeing

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 19, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by MichaelSanchuk

Just a nice Saturday afternoon short read. Enjoy. Most definitely don't love you. I DO LIKE MOST AT LEAST.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 18, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Sookiesue

To me, you are all beautiful trees.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 18, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Wallace

Just saw the the following quote: "We're all atheists to some degree; the (absolute) atheist just believes in one fewer gods than the monotheists."

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 18, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

Once a nihilist, always an atheist!

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 18, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Sgt_Spanky

If I hear one more person say "No one is above the law." I'm going to scream. Let's be clear about this, many people are above the law: rich people and celebrities frequently are but no one is more above the law than the lawmakers themselves. The ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 18, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by tinkercreek

Well said, indeed

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 17, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Matias

"It is curious that while good people go to great length to spare their children from suffering, few of them seem to notice that the one (and only) guaranteed way to prevent all the suffering of their children is not to bring those children into ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 17, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

POLLLet's assume cryptocurrency and mobile payment options don't eradicate the need for physical money.

Will America ever evolve to a point where we stop printing "In God We Trust" on our legal tender?

6 votes Yes
12 votes No
12 votes Maybe

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 17, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Sookiesue

So, @marychristmas and I were discussing this last night. Is it right to ever assume everyone (or even just someone) agrees with you? Is that a good basis for a stance?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 16, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by fishline79

Here is my take on the increasing trend of the uneducated rabble to latch onto any new cult, phony religion or pseudo-political movement that crops up.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 15, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

Reality is the only hallucination we can share with others.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 14, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

"I am a survivor...of my own mind." Does that make sense to anyone?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 14, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by MichaelSanchuk

The False Self

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 14, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Sookiesue

So it goes. Just block them away.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 13, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

Can you choose what to believe?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 13, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

Former believers' weigh-in (way out)?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 13, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

When was God born?

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 13, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by alliwant

Satisfaction = what you have ÷ what you want

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 13, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

Forget the symbolism of martyrdom and righteous devotion to blind faith, do you not find it utterly disgusting aesthetically to see a dead guy on a cross hanging around the necks of Christians? This is a limp, dead guy... held up by nails... on an ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 12, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by MerlinZap

Meanwhile people still hold onto the "Good Book"

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 12, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by MerlinZap

A simple contradiction caused a whole religion to fail.

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 12, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Sookiesue

“We need much more than individuals making ethical choices. We need political, technological and economic transformations too.”

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 11, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by August1

You need to regret the same thing as many times as it takes for you to eventually realize it is no longer worth regretting

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 11, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Toonman

• X-Men is about civil rights. If you didn’t get that, you didn’t get X-Men. • Black Panther is about colonization. If you didn’t get that, you didn’t get Black Panther. • Captain America literally fought nazis. He is the embodiment of ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 11, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by TheMiddleWay

Is morality objective or subjective? What about absolute versus relative? I have a hard time understanding how people can argue that morality is somehow fixed such that certain actions are inherently and inevitably right or wrong. My perspective is...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 7, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by PBuck0145

Critical Race Theory

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 7, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by creative51

If there were no humans, would Time exist? (I am not referring to the magazine)

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Philosophy & Meaning

Feb 7, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by RussRAB

As followup to my recent post concerning religion and government and recent discussions about religion as an evolutionary trait, the thought occurred to be that the development of religion amoung human societies is more accurately understood as what ...

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