Tetra, I really, really appreciate you taking the time to post such a complex thoughtful reply. I need to process it, I'm sure I'll have some additional questions for you but you've given me plenty to start with. Thanks again! Edited to add: I knew you were going to jump on the word "need", but I think many, especially behavioral specialists would argue that self expression and creativity rise to the level of a need with humans, that not being able to express ourselves through art, music, literature, etc. can be quite destructive. But I definitely get we don't group it with the food, shelter group.
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Why do/don't you believe in God
by LouBelle innow for all the scientists out there this is not a question of proof or anything along those lines.
for my part i choose to believe in a god because i honestly believe there is one (though i did start doubting for a little while) i've always felt that there was more to our existance on earth - and that doesn't stem from me wanting to live forever or as a spirit, as i don't even know if that will happen.
i also believe in him because many many times when i could not carry on, on my own strength, i managed to pulled through.
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The Atheist's Book of Bible Stories - Ch. 24 - The Atheist Manifesto
by RunningMan inthe atheist manifesto
before debating the existence of god, it is necessary to define him.
the god i grew up with was a pretty specific dude.
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What if I throw a goat on the habachi at midnight Tetra, will that get me off the hook? Edited to add: Tetra, go look at the believe in God thread, I seriously want to hear your thoughts on my question.
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The Atheist's Book of Bible Stories - Ch. 24 - The Atheist Manifesto
by RunningMan inthe atheist manifesto
before debating the existence of god, it is necessary to define him.
the god i grew up with was a pretty specific dude.
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I always like to do a cost benefit analysis of any contemplated action. Not sure the pay off is that compelling for me to convert.
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Why do/don't you believe in God
by LouBelle innow for all the scientists out there this is not a question of proof or anything along those lines.
for my part i choose to believe in a god because i honestly believe there is one (though i did start doubting for a little while) i've always felt that there was more to our existance on earth - and that doesn't stem from me wanting to live forever or as a spirit, as i don't even know if that will happen.
i also believe in him because many many times when i could not carry on, on my own strength, i managed to pulled through.
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Just a quick question after reading the last 7 pages. Tetra, you and LT were sort of going back and forth about science answering most of the fundamental questions of human existence. My question is a little off that vein, it doesn't seem to me that science speaks to a huge part of what makes us human, art, literature, etc. That's one of the things I don't get in the evolutionary model, what purpose does poetry, art, music, etc serve for our survival. Why would nature breed into us the desire to paint masterpieces, write Hamlet, build the Sistine Chapel, etc. How does the scientfic/evolutionary model account for those human needs?
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The Atheist's Book of Bible Stories - Ch. 24 - The Atheist Manifesto
by RunningMan inthe atheist manifesto
before debating the existence of god, it is necessary to define him.
the god i grew up with was a pretty specific dude.
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What is the benefit to me of converting to fundamental atheism?
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If you bought a new car, what color would you take it?
by JH in.
i'm buying one tonight....not sure yet what color i'll take it... i know what options i want, but its the color that im not sure of yet.. .
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Cobalt Blue or black.
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Who's ready for some football?
by Big Dog in.
training camps opened here in the us and it won't be long before they will be playing the hall of fame game in canton (which is less than a half hour from where i live and i have tickets for) and the season will be going in full swing.. favorite teams, predictions, etc?
any enthusiasts out there?
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By the way, just wanted to point out the Cricket thread is very long, so I call on all of you of the one and true faith to make sure that we don't look bad here.
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Open Speculation - Where is Minimus?
by Crumpet inminimus does not appear to have posted for at least 5 hours!
anybody any ideas or like to speculate as to what could have taken our little red rotund rebel?.
i'm betting on alien abduction!
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This is like the Carmen Sandiego thing, Where in the World is Minimus?
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Who's ready for some football?
by Big Dog in.
training camps opened here in the us and it won't be long before they will be playing the hall of fame game in canton (which is less than a half hour from where i live and i have tickets for) and the season will be going in full swing.. favorite teams, predictions, etc?
any enthusiasts out there?
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STP, I agree Brett hasn't been himself the last season or two, and the thing with Strahan was goofy, but he has played hard his whole career and you could probably fill a couple of highlight reels with his exploits. I just think he is still trying to play the same way as when he was 25 rather than adjusting his game.
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Who's ready for some football?
by Big Dog in.
training camps opened here in the us and it won't be long before they will be playing the hall of fame game in canton (which is less than a half hour from where i live and i have tickets for) and the season will be going in full swing.. favorite teams, predictions, etc?
any enthusiasts out there?
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Old Flame, its not going to be the same game without Brett. He was one of the best and is going to be on a fasttrack to Canton. It will be interesting to see which of the upcoming quarterbacks can become the next generation of Farve/Montana/Elway/Marinos. But I don't think the Pack is going to have what it takes to get him a ring his last season.