Morality never came from religion, but rather the necessities of community, relationship of individuals with the group, rules for survival. Religion then...
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bestonnet_00
Mar 24, 2012 3:40 pm
... Agnosticism is a statement of knowledge, not belief and is compatible with both atheism and theism (whether believing in one without evidence is rational...
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Clint
h4rdw1r3d...
Mar 25, 2012 1:20 am
... I find it difficult to accept any given definition because they vary from one dictionary to another. One does imply belief: ag·nos·ti·cism   1. the...
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bestonnet_00
Mar 25, 2012 3:36 pm
... Well the belief of an agnostic is that they don't have the knowledge as to whether or not a god exists (i.e. it isn't about belief in god, but belief in...
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Rolf Schuler
schulerrolf
Mar 25, 2012 3:46 pm
William of Ockham's razor teaches, that the most simple explanation should be preferred over more complicated ones. That means that, as long as there is no...
13807
Johnny Hawkins
divineelectric
Mar 25, 2012 7:21 pm
Thomas Edison, said, "We do not know a millionth of one percent about anything." Let's say that you have an incredible one percent of all the knowledge in the...
13808
bestonnet_00
Mar 25, 2012 7:50 pm
... That doesn't justify believing in a god so atheism would still make perfect sense if the 1% of your knowledge didn't contain any evidence of a god. ... ...
13809
Clint
h4rdw1r3d...
Mar 25, 2012 8:23 pm
... Why would you even think there is a god? Do you have some other percent of knowledge that the rest of the universe is lacking?...
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Richard Godwin
epignwsis
Mar 25, 2012 11:44 pm
How would you know, since you cannot compare. To know we know only a millionth requires that the "all knowledge" is. So it's nonsensible. How does getting...
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Johnny Hawkins
divineelectric
Mar 27, 2012 9:03 pm
I understand how passionate your disbelief is. Asking me if I have something "the rest of the universe lacks" sounds like you've dismissed any answers before...
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Johnny Hawkins
divineelectric
Mar 27, 2012 9:03 pm
Well, I see my definitions are one problem in our communication. I was using agnostic referring to nonbelievers who don't state factually that God does not...
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Johnny Hawkins
divineelectric
Mar 27, 2012 9:04 pm
In regards to your "DUH," it was Edison. That's one problem with your insult. Secondly, he said, "We do not know," not "we know." Why is the insulting and...
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bestonnet_00
Mar 28, 2012 1:39 am
... Pretty much, that is the weak form of atheism (but still atheism). Though it is a common error to believe agnosticism is some kind of third way between...
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Richard Godwin
epignwsis
Mar 28, 2012 2:30 am
"Miracle" = an event that is observed which is astounding in terms of what would be expected. It need not mean violation of natural laws as we see in the...
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Richard Godwin
epignwsis
Mar 28, 2012 2:36 am
"non-believer" = one who simply doesn't believe what YOU believe. The you could be anyone. "agnostic"; = lacking a particular belief, not necessarily...
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Johnny Hawkins
divineelectric
Mar 29, 2012 1:21 am
What do you mean by "get real." Try communicating without vague polemics. You have nothing substantial here. I have experiential knowledge of Truth. ...
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Johnny Hawkins
divineelectric
Mar 29, 2012 1:22 am
I agree with that. ________________________________ From: Richard Godwin <meta@...> To: deathtoreligion@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012...
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killertiel
Mar 30, 2012 3:35 pm
Why religious schools and ranches need at least some government oversight: ...
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raysny
Mar 30, 2012 5:31 pm
Snooki's due date is 12/21/12. Could the Mayans be on to something?...
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Clint
h4rdw1r3d...
Mar 30, 2012 8:32 pm
... All I did was ask you a couple of questions. I didn't say what my beliefs were. All of these things you supposedly experience, you believe it is one...
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Richard Godwin
epignwsis
Mar 31, 2012 4:09 pm
"the rest of the universe" believes in a god, i.e. the vast majority. Ordinary people are not concerned with proof or philosophical conviction. ... From:...
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Gillespie William
jjjgillespie
Mar 31, 2012 8:49 pm
"Belief" is something one claims is true without any proof. Scientists "don't believe something is true or not true. They demand proof that something is or is...
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Gillespie William
jjjgillespie
Mar 31, 2012 8:49 pm
A miracle....observed by whom? Reported by whom? And what is a miracle? Something that is a natural occurrence, that may or may not be out of the ordinary that...
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Gillespie William
jjjgillespie
Mar 31, 2012 8:50 pm
Yes, a miracle is defined as something that occurs as a violation of the laws of physics and cause and effect. j ________________________________ From: Richard...
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Johnny Hawkins
divineelectric
Mar 31, 2012 8:50 pm
Here are the questions and answers lined up for you: 1. Q: Why would you even think there is a god? A: I'm privileged to experience miraculous healings,...
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Richard Godwin
epignwsis
Mar 31, 2012 10:32 pm
Two uses: 1. "this is a miracle", meaning absolutely astounding and not to be expected. 2. violation of the ways nature operates, natural laws. ... From:...
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Richard Godwin
epignwsis
Mar 31, 2012 10:34 pm
That not only would be a complete difference in the way nature operates, but would require complete revision of those ways, a brand new science, the paradigm...
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Richard Godwin
epignwsis
Mar 31, 2012 10:40 pm
Experience produces many different perspectives, such as illusion. An illusion is much easier to believe if supported by a very large number of deluded...
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Richard Godwin
epignwsis
Mar 31, 2012 10:41 pm
What is proof? Answer: very high probability. ... From: Gillespie William To: deathtoreligion@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 8:54 PM ...
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Clint
h4rdw1r3d...
Apr 1, 2012 2:12 pm
... Please tell me where I can meet you to experience the same thing as you....
