THE GLADIATOR

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  Richard Dawkins on religion and ethics

  by DJS in

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  dawkins: religion no moral compass.

  by jason miks.

  a number of readers noting your skepticism over religions role in society ask whether an absence of religion would leave us without a moral compass?.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  That's sweet of you to be so honest. Hope all works out for you.
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  Richard Dawkins on religion and ethics

  by DJS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  dawkins: religion no moral compass.

  by jason miks.

  a number of readers noting your skepticism over religions role in society ask whether an absence of religion would leave us without a moral compass?.

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  KateWild I am just more spiritual and caring of individuals than Dawkins is.

  Having read Dawking's books and his track record of achievements, that have benefited so many people, I can not agree with your claim.

  Dawkins has talent, whereas you have nothing more to offer than duplicity. You give the impression of enjoying attention more than reasoned debate.
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  Richard Dawkins on religion and ethics

  by DJS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  dawkins: religion no moral compass.

  by jason miks.

  a number of readers noting your skepticism over religions role in society ask whether an absence of religion would leave us without a moral compass?.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  Personaly, I find the debates by Dawking, or Richie as I call him, very useful. He sits on stage and debates with religious people. He holds them to account for every unfounded statement that is spoken as fact.

  I hope he continues to stick his very British nose where it is not welcome.
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  Richard Dawkins on religion and ethics

  by DJS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  dawkins: religion no moral compass.

  by jason miks.

  a number of readers noting your skepticism over religions role in society ask whether an absence of religion would leave us without a moral compass?.

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  I find the criticisms of R. Dawkins by some to be quite strange, he is a retired Academic and a writer, not the Messiah, even to Atheists.

  Steady on there Phizzy

  I am British, English actually - Dawkins is the messiah to me. He has done a great deal to enrich peoples lives and demonstrate the value of hard work and the application of knowledge.

  He is adamant that the world would be better of without religion because it distorts reality. The more we are in touch with reality, the greater our chances of success in life; unless one happens to be the Pope, for god's sake.
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  Why is JW Net so hostile? Is it just me?

  by Brother Mike in

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  2. friends

  why can't i say something without someone immature trying to be a smart ass or trying to fight everything i say and use it against me?

  comments welcome.

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  Brother Mike, hostility is part of life. Just take a look at the old-testament - or Hebrew scriptures if you prefer. The most hostile character is called Jehovah. He makes the Devil look cuddly.

  Fortunately I don’t believe such an invisible monster ever existed. If you are worried about Armageddon - don’t be. If there is an Armageddon it will be man’s doing. Please don’t let invisible bogey men keep you awake at night or cause you to waste your life in a discredited organization such as the Watchtower Society. You are worth more than that.
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  Is RIDICULE acceptable in online debating?

  by nicolaou in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this topic was inspired by one of fhn's comments on the 'warzone' thread, so i'll just restate my post there .

  .. "i've been wondering for a while now if ridicule really is an unacceptable feature in debate - it certainly isn't a valid form of argumentation.

  the thing is, some individuals really do come out with the most laughable nonsense and parade it as a serious proposition that merits attention.

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  Ave Caesar , morituri te salutant.

  Hail Caesar, those about to die salute you.
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  Is it just me or has this site become a Believer/Atheist warzone?

  by BU2B in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i enjoy the odd thread about evoloution vs creation, etc but lately it seems that a large percentage of threads here devolve into fighting between atheists and theists and distract from what most of us here see eye to eye on, the wt and related things.

  i wish things could be more civil here and fr people to realize that people will never see eye to eye on the topic.

  it gets so tiring to see the contstant bickring and fighting on those threads.. they seem to go on page after page but very little of substance is discussed seeing as the existence or non existence of a god can be proven by anyone.

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  mrhhome Please tell me what you are on - I want some!
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  Challenge to Athiests - is Religion a Pox on Mankind?

  by jgnat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i've spent the last few years examining my core beliefs to test what still stands.

  i've let go of an inviolate bible, demoted jesus to a failed prophet, and god as unable to act against injustice.

  our universe made itself.

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  jgnat I don't think the pastor is attributed superior spirituality…

  It is true that more modern church-goers view the vicar, or pastor, as just another congregation member. Some churches in England are more traditional and the vicar is elevated to a higher status. The vicar I know has a ceremonial robe. When we part company after sharing a beverage, he always insists on fumbling with my hand and bestowing a blessing. He means well so I don't cause a fuss - bless him.
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  Challenge to Athiests - is Religion a Pox on Mankind?

  by jgnat in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i've spent the last few years examining my core beliefs to test what still stands.

  i've let go of an inviolate bible, demoted jesus to a failed prophet, and god as unable to act against injustice.

  our universe made itself.

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  LisaRose

  Yours is a well thought out and uplifting post. I have some sympathy with your view of the social service that many churches provide. Although an atheist, I have visited many Italian churches and also UK churches as I live in southern England.

  What sometimes concerns me, is that vicars earn a living claiming to have a special relationship with someone that I can find no evidence of existing. In any other profession it would be considered fraud, but for the fact that many people, often in high positions, do believe in God.

  It’s not my business, so it doesn’t keep me awake at night. I even have a friend who is a vicar and we often share a drink or two.
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  What date in 1914 did Satan get chucked out?

  by usualusername in

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  i remember learning at some wt school that world war 1 occured before satan was chucked out of heaven.. .

  did anyone else on jwn learn anything similar?.

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  I would like to throw my helmet into the ring.

  Satan was not cast out in one God-almighty heave. He was cast out in an overlapping way, spanning several generations. If you are referring to the contemporary generation, then you are missing the spiritual event and focusing too much on the physical, which can lead to weakness of the flesh.

  To complicate matters, there was both a typical and an antitypical fulfilment of this prophecy; a lesser and greater application. I suggest you wait patiently until a flash of light, via the faithful and indiscreet slave, illuminates the way forward.

  Hope this helps.