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Forum: Current Events and Debates September 26th 2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,306
Posted By Xujhan
Re: College Protest against Proposed Califorinia Bill to Allow Colleges to consider ethnicity/gender in Admissions

I'd like to see a rule in this thread where anyone who disagrees with affirmative action first has to explain what it is and why it works. Call me cynical, but I'm pretty sure most people can't.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 24th 2011, 01:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,180
Posted By Xujhan
Re: The story of Carson-my own religion. Tell me your thoughts

It's a matter of time, assuming we don't wipe ourselves out first. With the current state of affairs in the world, either is possible.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 20th 2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,104
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion vs Science...why?

What do you mean by spirituality, then?



Because I get the feeling that this idea is at the heart of the vast difference between your understanding and mine. I understand that your religion is...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 20th 2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,104
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion vs Science...why?

Why are they? Because people are argumentative and like competing. I don't think that's a very interesting question, personally.



Love you too.



Neither does asserting that religion "is...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 19th 2011, 01:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,104
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion vs Science...why?

What is it you feel that religion provides that secular alternatives don't? Recognize that science isn't the only secular alternative to religion; philosophy is another, and poltics arguably a third....
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 11th 2011, 03:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,042
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion in the census.

As cute as it is, please don't do this. Some places have a policy of discounting "gag" votes such as this, which defeats the entire point of the census.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 11th 2011, 03:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,182
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Do you follow the same religion as your parents?

My entire extended family is one small mob of godless heathens, happy to say.

Also, I'd like to point out that the poll here is badly worded and something of a false dichotomy; both "yes" and "no"...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 30th 2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,158
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion and Atheism.

I don't get up in arms just because I think another person is wrong. Everyone is wrong about all sorts of things; I don't see that as reson to get upset. What does make me stand up and argue is when...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 16th 2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,469
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion and homophobia.

Gods have this mysterious habit of loving the same groups that their worshippers do and hating the same groups that their worshippers do. It's really quite inexplicable.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 13th 2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,054
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Starting a religion

Why would you want to?
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 19th 2011, 03:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,342
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What religion are you?

All catholics are christians but not all christians are catholics. Catholics are a subset of christians.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 18th 2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,342
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What religion are you?

It's also worth noting that most people who classify themselves as agnostic and most who classify themselves as atheists hold similar beliefs about the actual existence of god.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 9th 2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,925
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Explaining Religion to a Child

"Some people believe X, others believe Y, still more believe Z. I don't believe in any of these for reasons A, B and C, but ultimately there no way to prove one position correct and I'll love you no...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 1st 2011, 01:26 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,589
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

This is rather misleading. While it's true that no scientific theory is ever 100% certain, most of them are pretty damn close. It's hypothetically possible that gravity doesn't actually exist, but...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 30th 2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,589
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

That's the point though; people aren't denying things that they personally saw in those cases. The conspiracy theories are either denying the motives behind such things, or denying things that...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 29th 2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,589
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

You have absolutely no grounds on which to claim this. You cannot know how people would react simply because nothing like it has ever happened. Considering how predominantly Christian America is, I'd...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,589
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

Everything in the world is, technically. The point is that evolution is as supported by evidence as, for example, gravity. In fact you could argue that we understand the specifics of evolution better...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,240
Posted By Xujhan
Re: A Few Questions About Religion

So Satan is actually more-or-less powerless, and the people who suffer in hell are suffering because God wants them to, rather than because of Satan?
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 27th 2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,927
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Athiesm and Religion are exactly the same.

Boy oh boy, let's have fun with this one.



If you know it's wrong, don't write it.



We don't. Anyone who thinks that any scientific result is 100% guaranteed to never be disproven doesn't...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 26th 2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,589
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

I bolded that part because you just demonstrated that you didn't understand what I wrote. What you said you believe as regards alien life is also what I believe. Perhaps you too should be more...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 25th 2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,589
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

We've had this argument at least three times now, so I hope you'll forgive me for just laying out the abridged version. Consider my responses stock; god of the gaps (which is what I was specifically...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 23rd 2011, 05:35 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,589
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

What exactly are you counting as hardships? Hunger, illness, depression, poverty? Science helps us deal with all of those. Science, at its core, is simply the repeated application of critical,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 23rd 2011, 02:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,589
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Science, religion...thoughts

Religion doesn't present any argument; as you yourself say, it only picks up where our knowledge ends and begins making unfounded guesses. You're correct that our scientific knowledge is necessarily...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 8th 2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,043
Posted By Xujhan
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

It depends somewhat on how you define the cause of a war. On a political level, I agree with you. History pretty definitely shows that kings and emperors who go to war for religious reasons are...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 6th 2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,043
Posted By Xujhan
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

I agree with you that such a viewpoint would set a perplexing double standard, but I've also never met an Atheist who argued that. If anything, I would say the bias is more likely to be in the other...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 28th 2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,043
Posted By Xujhan
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

It's bad form to simply vanish during a debate without so much as a tip of the hat, so consider this my proverbial towel. I think we've made nearly two full laps of most of the major arguments, and...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 28th 2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,043
Posted By Xujhan
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

I feel like I'm correcting people on this multiple times every day.

Just because I don't respect Christianity doesn't mean I don't respect you. You are much more than just the sum of the ideals...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 27th 2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,043
Posted By Xujhan
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

There are two good reasons to not attempt to get rid of severely harmful things: either we are powerless to do so, or their existence is necessary for a greater benefit. Geography and human nature...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 25th 2011, 12:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,043
Posted By Xujhan
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

Love you too. :p



First, quickly: I made no comparison to politics, geography or human nature, so I'm not sure why you're mentioning them. The simple answer though is that those are things we...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 23rd 2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,043
Posted By Xujhan
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

That doesn't make religion great; religion can only be great if it produces something greater than a secular society would. I see no reason to think that religion increases the amount of love and...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 17th 2011, 03:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,043
Posted By Xujhan
Re: @Atheists: Do you hate religion?

I don't hate religious people, but learning that someone is religious will typically make me think a little less of someone. How much less depends on the beliefs. I don't believe I've ever met...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare January 25th 2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,719
Posted By Xujhan
Re: 90 Pregnant Teens, ONE High School!

Thank you for saving me the bother of typing this exact post. :) Couldn't have said it better.



Careful there, you're starting to sound an awful lot like Guile. The threats to humanity come...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 20th 2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,918
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion Vs Self

My words of wisdom are: don't allow yourself to be constrained by a religion. All religions have some value to be found in them, and they all have some flaws. Remember that a religion is something...
Forum: Homework Help November 14th 2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,487
Posted By Xujhan
Re: When I was working on Education Homework...

As Taylor and Kylie have said, were there atheist prayer, or something of that like, it would be disallowed too. There simply isn't any such thing, because atheism isn't a religion. The only real way...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 18th 2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,076
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Teen Girl Suspended For Nose Ring, Says Violates Right of Freedom of Religion

:glare:

I specifically said in the very next post that that was specifically meant to illustrate how ridiculous I thought Andrea's comment was, and was not meant to convey my actual opinion of...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 17th 2010, 05:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,076
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Teen Girl Suspended For Nose Ring, Says Violates Right of Freedom of Religion

I don't see that it is true at all, and you certainly haven't justified your accusation. And muslim girls aren't "required" to wear a hijab in school, yet our laws allow them to. What - other than...
Forum: Sex and Puberty September 17th 2010, 04:28 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 11,782
Posted By Xujhan
Re: How Many People Have You Slept With?

Three people; first and third were relationships and the second was (at the time) a good friend.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 17th 2010, 04:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,076
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Teen Girl Suspended For Nose Ring, Says Violates Right of Freedom of Religion

And Christianity is just a bunch of people who think that some dead guy is the son of god and can give you eternal life. Religions aren't considered religions because they make any sense.
...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 17th 2010, 03:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,076
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Teen Girl Suspended For Nose Ring, Says Violates Right of Freedom of Religion

It worked for Joseph Smith and L. Ron Hubbard, didn't it?
Forum: Games and Things August 16th 2010, 12:44 AM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 406,842
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

I'm lonely.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 3rd 2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,139
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Confused about my religion.

First, what you were or have done in the past has absolutely no bearing on what you should think of yourself as now. Just because you grew up Catholic doesn't mean you have to continue to think of...
Forum: Chit-Chat May 25th 2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,285
Views: 108,027
Posted By Xujhan
Re: The "Wow! Look at my post count!" Thread

I don't feel like I post all that much, so it feels crazy to already at 1111. ^^;
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 19th 2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 292
Triggering: Abortion???
Views: 9,080
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Abortion???

But sex is also a process which, left unaltered, would result in human life. By extension, every month a woman goes without trying to get pregnant would make them equally guilty. It's just drawing...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 19th 2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 292
Triggering: Abortion???
Views: 9,080
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Abortion???

I'd be much more inclined to agree with that if the adoption agencies were short on children and the world population weren't already staggeringly high. Until those things change though, I don't see...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 19th 2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 292
Triggering: Abortion???
Views: 9,080
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Abortion???

Do you realize how terrible it is to use a child as punishment for irresponsibility? Forcing parents to raise a child they don't want almost guarantees that child a shitty life. The only excuse to be...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 9th 2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 13,367
Posted By Xujhan
Re: breast feeding in public

You have the right to feel however you care to about something, but you don't always have the right to impinge on someone else for the sake of your feelings.
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction April 6th 2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,480
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Porn addiction I am so embarassed my Mom know and so does my Dad what should I do?

First, don't stress too much about your age. Many, many teenagers watch porn; you're more likely to get in trouble for downloading music, to my knowledge (meaning it's pretty darn safe). Secondly,...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 6th 2010, 08:28 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 13,367
Posted By Xujhan
Re: breast feeding in public

You'd whip it out in front of your grandmother then? :p
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 6th 2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 292
Triggering: Abortion???
Views: 9,080
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Abortion???

I can understand why that would bother you, being lonely sucks, but that's not a reason to be angry at her. There's no way she could have known what would happen to your brother, and you shouldn't...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 6th 2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 13,367
Posted By Xujhan
Re: breast feeding in public

I can understand why some people might be uncomfortable about it. I also think they're silly and should suck it up, but that's strictly an opinion. I don't have any problem with it at all. Though...
Forum: Current Events and Debates April 6th 2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 292
Triggering: Abortion???
Views: 9,080
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Abortion???

Honestly, I have more problems with this than I do with the pro-life mindset in general. Having a strong opinion is one thing, but advocating such a warlike, divisive mindset is not okay.

Kira, if...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 21st 2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,603
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Is Atheism a Religion?

:D Can always count on Mark Twain for a little humorous insight. Thanks for the quote, it definitely made my day. :)
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 21st 2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,603
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Is Atheism a Religion?

Hang on, wait, you mean upset that people don't see atheism as a religion? I've met many atheists in my life who'd prefer to not be thought of as religious, but not one who'd prefer it if they were....
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 21st 2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,603
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Is Atheism a Religion?

Good to know that good sense reigns, isn't it. :)
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 20th 2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,603
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Is Atheism a Religion?

Worry not; I don't think there's an atheist alive who'd be offended by that. :p The way you put it might not be the most accurate, but I think it's the most succinctly I've ever seen it described....
Forum: Games and Things March 16th 2010, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4,871
Views: 149,296
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What are you craving

Mint chocolate chip ice cream! And I have some! :D
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 10th 2010, 04:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,603
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Is Atheism a Religion?

I'll challenge you on this, if only because it's actually something a little new in a topic that's been beaten to death.

Even if there is a god, the idea that "there is only yourself to obey"...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 8th 2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,603
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Is Atheism a Religion?

A vocal minority, maybe. They don't speak for the rest of us any more than Fred Phelps and his ilk speak for Christianity.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 7th 2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,510
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Why don't you consider Atheism a religion?

Every object is at least one colour. Many objects have the property of being not red, but "not red" it not itself a colour. There is no authority dictating to atheists "this is how you should live,"...
Forum: Games and Things March 4th 2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4,871
Views: 149,296
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What are you craving

Egg nog. :( So many months!
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 3rd 2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,510
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Why don't you consider Atheism a religion?

The problem with this argument is simply that the definition of religion you choose to use is not at all specific. "A set of beliefs concerning the nature of the universe" is part of it, certainly,...
Forum: Games and Things February 26th 2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 4,871
Views: 149,296
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What are you craving

Chocolate mousse!
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 25th 2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,510
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Why don't you consider Atheism a religion?

Oh man, this gives me all sorts of hilarious mental images. :p Richard Dawkins in full british gentleman's regalia, standing in front of the fireplace of a moodily lit room, a portrait of Charles...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 24th 2010, 10:13 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,510
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Why don't you consider Atheism a religion?

Richard Dawkins would also probably froth at the mouth about the suggestion of atheism being a religion. :p
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity February 24th 2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,916
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Lets here some of your favorite LGBT quotes!

Excellent quote. =) One of my favourites:

"My lesbianism is an act of Christian charity. All those women out there praying for a man, and I'm giving them my share. " ~Rita Mae Brown
Forum: LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Identity February 23rd 2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 882
Views: 91,602
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What is your sexuality and gender identity?

Straight male. :) Though my friends tell me I have the lion's share of girlishness out of all of us. :p
Forum: Games and Things February 23rd 2010, 04:39 AM
Replies: 4,871
Views: 149,296
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What are you craving

Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream. But not for long, because we have some upstairs! :D
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 18th 2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,510
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Why don't you consider Atheism a religion?

But as has been pointed out by others, that's not all a religion is. All religions prescribe some set of morals or directives by which to live, though some are much more lenient than others. But the...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 11th 2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,510
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Why don't you consider Atheism a religion?

By your definition Lizzie, it is true that atheism is a religion. But that is a much more liberal definition of religion than most people will use, so the argument isn't other whether atheism is a...
Forum: Education and Careers February 11th 2010, 06:28 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 33,353
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What did you want to be/do when you grew up?

I want to be now the same thing I have for years and years. A husband and a father. :)
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 11th 2010, 06:18 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,510
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Why don't you consider Atheism a religion?

Because atheism isn't a set of beliefs; at least not as I use the word. I'll try to make this as clear as I can. Firstly, it's important to be talking about religion and atheism in the same terms,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 11th 2010, 03:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,420
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Deism- The most hated 'religion'

Funny how almost every group and religion under the sun happens to be the "most hated". By and large, most people aren't hateful, no matter what you believe in. Sorry to spoil your martyrdom. In...
Forum: Tattoos and Piercings February 9th 2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,777
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Age to reach before getting a tattoo?

I had mine done the night I turned 20, and I don't regret it yet. I can't really imagine regretting it either; any more than I could an eye or a hand. It's just part of me now. :)

Personally, I...
Forum: Games and Things February 1st 2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 276,184
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Count to 50 Before a CMod, SMod, or Admin posts.

Five? I believe.
Forum: Games and Things January 19th 2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2,100
Views: 80,293
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Dirty Little Secrets.

I know it's foolish, but if you asked me to marry you today, I would. If you asked me to follow you halfway around the world, I would. With no regard for the future.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 19th 2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,980
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion taught in schools?

I actually wish that there were a mandatory morals/ethics/critical thinking course in every school system. And ditto for a course on healthy relationship skills. I think those two things are more...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 13th 2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,819
Posted By Xujhan
Re: religion is getting in the way

If you feel ready for sex and want to have it, then you're probably as ready as you'll ever be. Everyone is different, and until you actually take that step there's no way to know how you'll feel...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 2nd 2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,679
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Sex and Religion

Not quite. You believe that it doesn't matter what you believe. And you believe it matters what the bible says. But that's only true if the bible - and your personal interpretation of it - are...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 1st 2010, 06:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,679
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Sex and Religion

THANK YOU! I'm so glad someone actually thought to say this. There's a time and place for religious debate, but this isn't it.

Sparkles, what it really comes down to is this. No one knows one way...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare December 22nd 2009, 07:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,795
Posted By Xujhan
Re: U.S. soldiers in Iraq could face courts-martial for getting pregnant

If it were WWII and the choices were win or die, maybe I could see some validity in this. As is, no. But I'm rather biased, so take that with however much salt you want.
Forum: Goals and Ambitions December 16th 2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 352
Views: 37,638
Posted By Xujhan
Re: what do you want to do before you die?

I just want to be the best person I can be for my friends and family. If I feel I've done that, I'll be happy with my life.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy December 10th 2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,570
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion lies?

What Lizzie said is pretty much spot on. There might be a matter of fact as to which set of beliefs, if any, is correct, but there's no way for us to ever know. What's important isn't the factual...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy November 20th 2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,566
Posted By Xujhan
Re: I don't know what religion I am. Please help.

The general term for belief in a non-specific deity that created the universe is "deism." Basically, it means someone who believe in some kind of higher power, but doesn't actually subscribe to any...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare November 19th 2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Triggering (Suicide): Best friend is pregnant and alone
Views: 1,544
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Best friend is pregnant and alone

Freaking out would be totally understandable. I'd probably freak out a little too. But that's not justification for emotionally abusing and manipulating his girlfriend. One of the first rules of...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy November 19th 2009, 03:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,632
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Not sure what you would classify my "religion" as?

You believe that there is a god - where an agnostic only believes there might be - but you don't feel that any of the mainstream religions paint a reasonable picture or anything you'd really want to...
Forum: Pregnancy and Childcare November 17th 2009, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11
Triggering (Suicide): Best friend is pregnant and alone
Views: 1,544
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Best friend is pregnant and alone

I think Amy's advice is the best there is to give. For your friend, let her know that you'll support her whatever she chooses, and that you'd happy to help her make the decision if she asks (by, for...
Forum: Sex and Puberty October 9th 2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 61,679
Posted By Xujhan
Re: When we hug and I feel my penis is in the way

Honestly, I'd think that most girls would be quite happy with the thought that they can turn their boyfriend on like that. I know most guys would definitely consider the opposite a good thing....
Forum: Games and Things September 16th 2009, 03:10 AM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 406,842
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

I think I could happily spend the rest of my life with you. I know that to think that so young is foolish, but I can't help it. I love you, and I hope I never hurt you or lose you.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 9th 2009, 05:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,563
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Does Religion cause war?

In some ways, yes, and in others no. I'd say - and I'm only guessing - more leaders throughout history started wars because of greed than religion. But a greedy leader does not an army make, and...
Forum: Books and Literature September 3rd 2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 98,146
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What I'm reading now.

The Rebel and the Rose. I'm about a third through it, and it's actually pretty good for a PWP. :p My girlfriend left in my room as a playful joke last time she was over; a week ago we were chatting...
Forum: Music September 3rd 2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12,000
Views: 495,422
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Song/Quote of the day!

"There is no plan, therefore nothing can go wrong."
Forum: Sex and Puberty September 2nd 2009, 03:20 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 53,876
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What makes you horny?

Honestly, when it comes to my girlfriend...pretty much anything. :p I know, I'm hopeless. I mean, I'm not continually looking to jump her bones - well, not most days - but it is absolutely trivial...
Forum: Games and Things August 29th 2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 4,871
Views: 149,296
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What are you craving

Tacos or hamburgers or something. Meaty and filling and completely not sweet, because everything I've had today has been either a cake of some kind or a really creamy drink.
Forum: Games and Things August 19th 2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 10,076
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Questions you HATE people asking you...

I can't really say it's nerve-wracking, but it's annoying when people ask me if I'm going to cut my hair for cancer, presumably because I'm a guy, and guys aren't supposed to have long hair. No; I...
Forum: Technology, Gamers and Gadgets August 19th 2009, 01:32 AM
Replies: 642
Views: 39,038
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Post Your Favorite Video Games!

In no particular order:

Final Fantasy VII
Lufia II
Breath of Fire III
Super Mario RPG
Heroes of Might and Magic III
Alpha Centauri
Starcraft
World of Warcraft
Forum: Games and Things August 18th 2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4,871
Views: 149,296
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What are you craving

Right now, I crave cheese. Blue cheese, specifically. Just had two sandwiches with it; all we had left, and I still want more. :p I'm hopeless.
Forum: Current Events and Debates July 24th 2009, 06:03 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 8,389
Posted By Xujhan
Re: what is so wrong about gay marriage???

And your opinion is any less biased? At this point I wouldn't be too surprised if you turned out to be Ann Coulter in disguise.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 23rd 2009, 11:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,500
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Can you look at religion scientifically, and still believe God exists?

Speaking only for myself here, but I don't take part in these debates to mock anyone; if I were so inclined, the internet is full of much easier targets. I take part because I find them genuinely...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 23rd 2009, 04:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,500
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Can you look at religion scientifically, and still believe God exists?

In this you are utterly mistaken: the word of god has no chance of changing my mind; evidence does. If someone comes up with a sounder theory than evolution, I'll happily consider it. If someone...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 22nd 2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,500
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Can you look at religion scientifically, and still believe God exists?

Actually, to be more accurate; there is evidence to indicate that science is generally correct, and there is a lack of evidence to indicate that religion is incorrect. There's an important...
Forum: Games and Things July 21st 2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2,100
Views: 80,293
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Dirty Little Secrets.

I wish I didn't have to be your dirty little secret.
Forum: Games and Things July 20th 2009, 07:04 AM
Replies: 10,422
Views: 406,842
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Say something you wish you could say to their face.

I hope you realize how fragile I've become, and how easily you could break my heart. I'm glad for it; I wouldn't trade my time with you for anything in the world, but I'm so scared right now that...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 11th 2009, 03:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,927
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

If you want to understand why people make such a fuss, here's the best explanation I can give, at least regarding my beliefs. I see accepting god as the easy road, in the same way that Christianity...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 11th 2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,927
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

Counterexample:

Someone presents the same argument: "I don't believe the world is flat. If I were to walk forever in a straight line, would I not fall off the edge of the world because I don't...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 11th 2009, 12:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,927
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

"God is god, therefore he gets a free ride"? No, I don't buy that. I acknowledge that I have a good life, yes. I also acknowledge that millions of people do not have good lives, that billions...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 10th 2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,927
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

I find it convenient that you brought up the parent/child argument, because it's actually further reason to believe that the traditional Christian god is less than praiseworthy. Some of the primary...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 10th 2009, 04:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,927
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

So you believe that the penalty for insulting god is to be condemned to hell? Not to put words in her mouth, but I can imagine that it's beliefs like that that are pushing the OP away from mainstream...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 18th 2009, 03:11 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 8,389
Posted By Xujhan
Re: what is so wrong about gay marriage???

That is discrimination. "You do not have the right" is always discrimination. Either everyone has a right to something, or no one has it. Any attempt to deprive someone of their equality is...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 16th 2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,546
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion or Science... Why not Both?

However amazing a mathematical universe might be, isn't a god by definition more amazing? The entire argument seems self defeating; if it's too improbable that the universe came into being as a...
Forum: Music May 11th 2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 12,000
Views: 495,422
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Song/Quote of the day!

Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half light,
I would spread the cloths under your...
Forum: Books and Literature May 7th 2009, 04:23 AM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 98,146
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What I'm reading now.

I just finished a young adult story called Sandpiper, which wasn't anything spectacular but was a fun read all the same.
Forum: Books and Literature April 13th 2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 98,146
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What I'm reading now.

Just finished The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins, and I highly recommend it to any and everyone who pays much mind to the questions of life and such.

Also just finished reading The Man-Kzin Wars...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 13th 2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,560
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Religion: What Were You Raised As?

I was raised atheist, or rather I wasn't raised under any religion, but my parents both encouraged me to educate myself about religion and to find a set of beliefs - religious or otherwise - that I...
Forum: Music April 13th 2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12,000
Views: 495,422
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Song/Quote of the day!

Learning to Fly - Pink Floyd

Into the distance, a ribbon of black
Stretched to the point of no turning back
A flight of fancy on a windswept field
Standing alone my senses reeled
A fatal...
Forum: Music April 13th 2009, 06:34 AM
Replies: 12,000
Views: 495,422
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Song/Quote of the day!

I just wanted to say thank you to Alex; it's been years since I last heard that song. I don't even know it by name, but I do recognize the lyrics, and now I can hear it in my head and it's brought...
Forum: Games and Things April 13th 2009, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 276,184
Posted By Xujhan
Re: "Count to 50 before..." Vol II

Twelve, and change. :P
Forum: Music April 12th 2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 19,892
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Have you Heard of the band/singer above?

Heard of, but don't know anything by them.

Within Temptation?
Forum: Music April 12th 2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 19,892
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Have you Heard of the band/singer above?

No, but I think I'll look them up!

Elisa.
Forum: Games and Things April 12th 2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9,935
Views: 276,184
Posted By Xujhan
Re: "Count to 50 before..." Vol II

Huit! I mean, eight!
Forum: Music April 12th 2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6,435
Views: 145,228
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What are you listening to?

Cliffs of Dover - Eric Johnson. Live version, not a studio recording.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnqpOFcBiMM

I highly recommend.
Forum: Music April 12th 2009, 04:44 AM
Replies: 707
Views: 19,892
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Have you Heard of the band/singer above?

Surprisingly yes, but I only know one song (This is a Call).

Jethro Tull
Forum: Music April 12th 2009, 02:16 AM
Replies: 12,000
Views: 495,422
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Song/Quote of the day!

Honey Honey - Abba

Honey honey, how you thrill me, ah-hah, honey honey
Honey honey, nearly kill me, ah-hah, honey honey
I'd heard about you before
I wanted to know some more
And now I know...
Forum: Tattoos and Piercings April 11th 2009, 10:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,944
Posted By Xujhan
Re: new tattoo. what you guys think?? :D

That is spiffy. I'm suitably impressed, way to go!
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 11th 2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,781
Posted By Xujhan
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

Promoting free thinking is certainly an option, and ultimately it's the goal I'm trying to reach, but I find it's almost impossible to get anywhere with it in a debate. If someone actually has the...
Forum: Homework Help April 11th 2009, 08:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,930
Posted By Xujhan
Re: UK Teachers: Ban Homework For Kids Under 11

Nightmare: I'm not sure if you noticed, but the OP and the quoted studies aren't talking about completely removing homework; only removing it for the younger grades. I can see a lot of wisdom in...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction April 10th 2009, 10:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,780
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What do you think about Alcohol?

Have you ever had alcohol?
Yes.

If so, how old were you then?
I've been drinking a half-glass of wine at dinner with my family for longer than I can remember, but my first time drinking heavily...
Forum: Games and Things April 10th 2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 10,122
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Where did your username come from?

Way, way back in the day, when I was first getting into video games - and this is before we even had internet at my town, yikes - I needed to name a main character and wanted to come up with...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 10th 2009, 11:11 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,781
Posted By Xujhan
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

Nightmare, EV: In essence yes, I'm against organized religion. If hypothetically you could bring together a group of people based on similar beliefs that they had each cultivated themselves, and...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 9th 2009, 07:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,781
Posted By Xujhan
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

First EV, let me say I absolutely respect what you've posted. There's a lot of pull in society to prefer either science or religion. Not many people actually choose one to the absolute exclusion of...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 18th 2009, 04:36 AM
Replies: 504
Views: 64,097
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Your Religious and/or Spiritual Beliefs Version III

Atheist high-fives all around, and to our agnostic comrades. :P Here's to People. Cheers!
Forum: Music February 13th 2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6,435
Views: 145,228
Posted By Xujhan
Re: What are you listening to?

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Anyone who's a fan of sappy music should definitely look him up, that song especially. It's probably my favourite song at the moment, and considering the amount of...
Forum: Games and Things February 11th 2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2,100
Views: 80,293
Posted By Xujhan
Re: Dirty Little Secrets.

I'm afraid that when I tell my girlfriend of all the people I've hurt in the past, she won't be able to look me in the eye any more.

I'm even more afraid that she will, because I know I might hurt...
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