One of the patterns found here is the tendency to generalize about the "we's" perpetuated by religion and philosophy. What's wrong with a group of two or...
"..Of course "males stumble, bumble, and scratch their heads when a female Tells Them Off". She has everything he wants, so even if he wins the argument, he...
it seems there will be very few future posts worth observing Alan. if you notice, my stuff is so very badly cut up and repeated in bits and pieces that it...
Hi Warren -- re your observation: "..you can't take their remenants of hope away... ." I suppose you are correct. But isn't it amazing that after over...
... "..Recently, I decided I would like to order several of the texts omitted from early Christianity, especially those covering the lives of Jesus, Peter,...
Frank, I am not sure what you are answering specifically (you hadn't reproduced the source text), but I am even less sure why you are saying it at all. Do you ...
Actually ::Wil:: ; I was a 'front to back/back to front' bible reader when I studied for the Missionaryship. I also taught sundayschool and listened...
"..[women know everything]... ." [[hummmmm, (?)] Does --eduard-- make the same kind of (perhaps innocent), but no less demeaning kind of statement, ('females...
The last time I read passages from any religious text was about a year ago when I went through the Q'ran yet again, as well as much of the Hadith I could...
Frank, The God and foxholes argument. I liken that to a confession wrought from torture. It is what Catholicism calls "attrition" (as opposed to contrition)....
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--Yes Wil and Warren; To be honest we do start with TheGod of Religion, because we have not ever yet dropped--TheGod of Religion, that can be worshipped. --I...
"In philosophy it is called the 'Fire Insurance Principle." No, it is actually called Pascal's Wager. And it is a mark of cowardice and an unprincipled mind. ...
..You seem to be trying so very, very hard eduard--but still it seems the 'angst' you speak of is [within your own very serious 'Self']. Perhaps we all need...
All, It's good to see that Existlist has come back to life. I don't have anything much to say at present, but I have enjoyed reading all your thoughtful posts...
Happiness is overrated but survival is paramount for those who bother. Speaking only for myself, numb is acceptable today. Imagine JPS and SdB reconciling....
Hi Bob, so nice 'hearing' about your wonderful experiences in San Francisco's BeatAreas 'back in TheDay'. It causes me to remember that I "Converted" to ...
Ummmm, guess this is where I am being warned to apologize for daring to respond to a Topic Already On The Board... . Don't even bother to mention anything...
I like the fossil record on the visatation question. I know Eduard factors in a light speed capability that we do not have when he postulates a communication...
..so can the probability of 'Visitation' and 'Superstition'. re 'Existence' of Things--we most definitely CREATE anything we (desire, and think-we-need) in...
Sun today the critters are out with Cilda at the store. Happy New Year even if it is deemed manic. We don`t have enough hooch in the place to do an old time...
Bill --- I like a little shock with my awe. I am far beyond any pangs of loss regarding diety. I still play it as a pleasant game and reverence my Budda and...
I like a little shock with my awe. I am far beyond any pangs of loss regarding diety. I still play it as a pleasant game and reverence my Budda and Venus...
god exists young parents swelling with life, expanding, releasing, witnessing birth. we say: god! a miracle! Young child feeling acceptance, mothers hand ...
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