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Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction December 21st 2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,728
Re: Question about Alcohol Side-Effect

Regardless of the alcohol, having people screaming in your ears is going to affect your hearing.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy December 11th 2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,568
Re: Religion lies?

There is no direct evidence for what god did because there's no direct evidence god actually existed. The only evidence is an ancient book with a ridiculous amount of contradictions, etc... .

The...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy December 7th 2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,156
Re: So confused about religion. D=

Evolution has nothing to do with the origin of the universe and if you attempt to apply it, then you've distorted evolution completely. If you want a more scientific explanation for the origin of the...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction December 6th 2009, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,107
Re: Alcohol.

With all forms of conditioned responses there's an extinction phase and for this, simply don't use the alcohol and if invited to parties with alcohol, then say "no". In addition, you can also attend...
Forum: General Health November 24th 2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,815
Re: So doctor, is it a boy or a girl? Ah... I don't know?

That example doesn't fit because the boy was able to remember the event, whereas a newborn generally cannot remember events several years later, and so the newborn probably wouldn't know of the...
Forum: General Health November 21st 2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,815
Re: So doctor, is it a boy or a girl? Ah... I don't know?

I think it could be beneficial if the parents decide IF the parents cannot accept the child's ambiguous sex as that may pose a threat to the child's development. If the parents are fine and can raise...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy November 21st 2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,627
Re: Not sure what you would classify my "religion" as?

You have no need to apologize for your beliefs. If your beliefs offend someone, then that is their problem not yours. They have their beliefs, you have yours and there's no reason to think you have...
Forum: General Health November 6th 2009, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,100
Re: Medication/Anti-Depressants

I cant give you much personal experience because I was never put on them. I can however give you information from a neurochemical, pharmacological perspective or other physiological perspective as...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy October 23rd 2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,643
Re: A Religion Without God?

I don't see it as a problem if you go to a Christian church, although if it's an extremist church then I'd probably not mention I'm a non-believer. If it's not an extremist church, then why not? Some...
Forum: General Health September 23rd 2009, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,892
Re: Career advice?writer, psychologist,doctor?Very confused

For the writing, it's either a "make or break" career, that is, either you become an incredibly famous writer or you're a mere joe blow. If you want, you could teach writing, either in college or...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy September 9th 2009, 04:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,551
Re: Does Religion cause war?

No, religion is not a cause of war. Religion is merely a tool and the tool by itself is completely harmless. It's the people who adhere to whatever religions that cause the war. It's like having a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 21st 2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,958
Re: thoughts on science and religion

I figured he was hinting at that but he worded it in a rather odd way.



Why couldn't have it happened without God?
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 21st 2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,958
Re: thoughts on science and religion

Huh? Scientific research is meant to be done objectively, use a gradient of scientific knowledge, etc... . How can you obtain this if you use something that isn't objective, that doesn't use a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 19th 2009, 10:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,958
Re: thoughts on science and religion

Not exactly. It leaves the possibility for one or more higher beings or deities or gods or even goddesses to have created it. It doesn't instantly rule out all other possible higher beings. However,...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction August 17th 2009, 03:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,079
Re: alcohol

If you still want to drink then you can but reduce the amount you drink and increase the time between drinking. But the best way to avoid getting addicted to drinking is simply not to drink.

If...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction August 16th 2009, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,437
Re: addiction(?)

There are two main types of addictions for substance abuse: mental and physical. Mental is when you have thoughts about getting whatever the substance is and taking it. Physical is when your body...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy August 14th 2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,938
Re: Pushing Religion

Before I give my answer, your post sounds rather hard to believe. If you have an online friend, then how do you manage to talk to the online friend's father? And if you did, why would that father not...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 24th 2009, 05:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,452
Re: Can you look at religion scientifically, and still believe God exists?

Nothing wrong with that.



I wouldn't believer that something exploded and randomly made something to keep track of time either.



If you take science and conclude that there is a Creator...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 24th 2009, 05:01 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,452
Re: Can you look at religion scientifically, and still believe God exists?

Just to clarify, this is a double post because not all of it could fit in one post.



Seeing as how you reposted in this thread, there's no need to PM you over it. I PM people when I have a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 24th 2009, 05:00 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,452
Re: Can you look at religion scientifically, and still believe God exists?

Then it seems rather pointless for you to make such a long post if this will be your last. But I see that you did continue to post anyways don't you, haha.

And just to clarify for you, those...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 23rd 2009, 07:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,452
Re: Can you look at religion scientifically, and still believe God exists?

You cant analyze science via religion or religion via science. If you do, then you've managed to distort the philosophies of both and you result with some mess.



Right I can guess you haven't...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 21st 2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,452
Re: Can you look at religion scientifically, and still believe God exists?

Religious beliefs require faith, hence, no elaborate proofs are needed that would be needed for science. There is some and that some is what each of the religious followers would have.



This...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 14th 2009, 04:22 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,768
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

My view is that him needing glory and following his rules is simply a nice and simple way for people to get other people to follow their belief. "Follow God or you'll burn FORRREVVVVAAAAAAAA". The...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 11th 2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,768
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

Why is salvation more important than the peacefulness, mercy, compassion, etc...? I think that they're all equally important but please explain your stance.



I don't see why it wouldn't be...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 10th 2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,768
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

What is your rationale for him wanting equal amount of love from everyone? People could and probably do worship him with different amounts of love. The connection you'd have would be proportional to...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 10th 2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,768
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

So you're saying he's not all-powerful, he's just a very powerful god? Would you also think he is present everywhere or not?



I think this matters on whether you're going by the new or old...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 10th 2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,768
Re: Belief in God without Religion?

From what I get out of it, the idea of Christianity is to practice peace, forgiveness, compassion, kindness, being grateful for the life you've been granted, etc... . If god were a person, I don't...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction July 7th 2009, 03:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Re: Marijuana - Physical Addiction

Seeing as how there are piles and piles of evidence showing it likely is a psychological addiction, I'm disinclined to believe your therapist. If it was mixed with tobacco, then that may be more of a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 3rd 2009, 04:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,290
Re: Scientology: Cult or Religion debate

Damn, that's what this thread is about. Well, it fooled me completely. But, bright gal like yourself steered us correctly... . But it is very very difficult to stay on track.

By the way, since...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy July 2nd 2009, 09:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,290
Re: Scientology: Cult or Religion debate

It just came up, as in you mean to say it's recent? Time is of no factor for it to be "established".

If you mean it just randomly popped up out of the blue, then sorry to say but you can give the...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 29th 2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,290
Re: Scientology: Cult or Religion debate

Which is what makes debates about whether a certain thing is a religion or cult usually pointless.



Well, you're right, money and power seem to be the focus of many majors religions. I think...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 28th 2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,290
Re: Scientology: Cult or Religion debate

Hang on, wasn't Christianity also established? That must make it a cult. So scientology and christianity then both have two things in common. I wonder if scientology then would also be a religion.
Forum: Eating Disorders June 28th 2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,957
Re: A Genetic Link Between Anorexia and Autism?

At the beginning, they stated that they think it has little to do with non-genetic factors, however, there was no evidence so far in the article that convinced me of that. This seems to be attempting...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 25th 2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,290
Re: Scientology: Cult or Religion debate

I'd consider it a cult but then again, depending on the definition you use, a religion can also be a cult, so in theory, scientology can be both a religion and a cult. However, paying to be part of...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 18th 2009, 10:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,528
Re: Religion or Science... Why not Both?

Then why do you continue to respond if they are so annoying? I'm well aware some people do not like how I write my posts, however, it's childish to ignore them simply because they're written in a way...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 18th 2009, 06:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,528
Re: Religion or Science... Why not Both?

I've been agreeing with this, but I specified that it is NOT BLIND faith. I don't see why you're arguing about something I'm agreeing with you over. Perhaps you could read the rest of the post, as I...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 18th 2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,528
Re: Religion or Science... Why not Both?

I'm not sure what your point exactly is. Yes you do make assumptions in science but nowadays, many of them can be in some way quantified, so it's less of blind faith.



Now you've distorted the...
Forum: Tattoos and Piercings June 17th 2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,435
Re: Tattoo'd girl sues tattooist.

I find the girl to be a liar. First, getting a tattoo is something you'd physically feel, so getting tattoos on your face I'd imagine you would feel also. How would you not feel all those tattoos...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 17th 2009, 06:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,528
Re: Religion or Science... Why not Both?

Miracles are evidence for a certain belief.



This is quite true, however, many of these assumptions we have some reason for assuming them, that is, there is some evidence and understanding of...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy June 17th 2009, 05:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,528
Re: Religion or Science... Why not Both?

I find that they can co-exist. Science cannot currently explain everything, hence, you can have faith in something. Science and religion may indeed say opposite statements, however, there is no...
Forum: Rape and Abuse June 17th 2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,886
Re: Man gets 1 year in prison for rape of 4 year old girl

Perhaps he does deserve the full sentence but if 19 years got knocked off, why bother with the last year?
Forum: Rape and Abuse June 17th 2009, 04:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,886
Re: Man gets 1 year in prison for rape of 4 year old girl

It's not the judge's fault, it's the fault of the DA. And why would you consider that crime to have the sentence of the death sentence?



The issue first is that the term "sex offender" is used...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 7th 2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 336
Triggering: Abortion is wrong.
Views: 12,682
Re: Abortion is wrong.

When I debate, I analyze the posts and tend to base whatever arguments for that post using my own stance, evidence and lots of what that poster says. So, if that poster gives some experience as a...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 6th 2009, 05:25 AM
Replies: 336
Triggering: Abortion is wrong.
Views: 12,682
Re: Abortion is wrong.

The only things I've used as experiences of what an adoptee may have is from the personal experiences YOU post in this thread. Show me where I posted something about what an adoptee experiences that...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 6th 2009, 04:16 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 8,286
Re: what is so wrong about gay marriage???

I think one common reason is that gay marriage would be against one's religious beliefs. Some people are lenient enough to allow it whereas others are not so lenient. But there are other reasons,...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 6th 2009, 04:05 AM
Replies: 336
Triggering: Abortion is wrong.
Views: 12,682
Re: Abortion is wrong.

You certainly do have the right to speak out against that.



Others can judge even if they lack the experience. And as they can judge without this experience, they can provide a different view...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 5th 2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 336
Triggering: Abortion is wrong.
Views: 12,682
Re: Abortion is wrong.

Whether you take me seriously or not I don't really care. I've said already, the two-armed man CANNOT understand how the one-armed man feels. I don't know why you're questioning something that I put...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 5th 2009, 05:00 AM
Replies: 336
Triggering: Abortion is wrong.
Views: 12,682
Re: Abortion is wrong.

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That's wonderful that you were adopted however it does not make your claims any more valid than someone who is not adopted.



No I cannot know as much as that man does. But I do know...
Forum: Current Events and Debates June 4th 2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 336
Triggering: Abortion is wrong.
Views: 12,682
Re: Abortion is wrong.

Wait..., you're telling me that when you were developing and had no brain as an embryo, just a clump of dividing cells, you have a memory of that? You have a memory of something even though at that...
Forum: General Health June 2nd 2009, 02:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,666
Re: Gunman Kills Abortion Doctor

I see the logic of kill 1 to save 100s, however, his actions don't stop abortionists from performing abortions, don't stop women from getting abortions and they don't put people who have the stance...
Forum: General Health June 1st 2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,666
Re: Gunman Kills Abortion Doctor

LOL, nice hypocritical act. He is for life so he kills a medical doctor? Strong statement it may have been but it was an extremely hypocritical one.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 31st 2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,117
Re: Superstition and Religion

Yet you do realize that your theistic belief inherently is a series of superstitions? Example: don't violate the 6th commandment or you will go to some place called hell. It is all superstitions, so...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 31st 2009, 03:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,117
Re: Superstition and Religion

If you think about it, religion in itself is a superstition, so the question becomes, do people who accept a certain set of superstitions (the religious beliefs) accept a certain superstition?...
Forum: Disabilities May 28th 2009, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,897
Re: Disability

I have no clue what your counselor was on with the right half trying to "silence" the left half. To me, that part sounds completely, 100% nonsense.

If you don't tell the doctors or counselor...
Forum: Homework Help May 28th 2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,265
Re: Geometry Homework Help?

The table you're describing seems to be a table of values, although I do it in a slightly simpler way. As you know, to graph you need values in the form of (x,y). The table of values generally has x...
Forum: Disabilities May 28th 2009, 04:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,897
Re: Disability

Hypochondriasis is not when one wants to have a disorder. It's when one misinterprets their bodily sensory information and they believe that they have a disorder, although it's unwanted.

Wanting...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy May 20th 2009, 09:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,185
Re: Religion in Schools

The teacher sending a kid to the principle for saying "jesus christ" I find to be hilarious due to the utter stupidity of it. Getting in trouble over saying shit, fuck, asshole, etc... I can...
Forum: Rape and Abuse May 16th 2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,401
Re: Rape is effective weapon of war.

I have to agree, it is an effective weapon both in war and to degrade someone almost entirely of their existence as a human being. For wars, I also agree, it does effectively tear apart families and...
Forum: General Health May 4th 2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,791
Re: I took somebody else's prescription medication...now I feel sick.

Moral of the story: Don't take meds not prescribed for you. Aside from that, the only answer you'll get here is the usual, go see a doctor.
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying April 29th 2009, 02:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,363
Re: "My Bullied Son's Last Day on Earth"

Ah, someone agrees. I do believe the victims definately need to toughen up and grow some skin. I find the act of suicide rather disgusting for some of the reasons you mentioned already. If someone...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying April 26th 2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,363
Re: "My Bullied Son's Last Day on Earth"

Craig, I've noticed this in some arguments of yours in other threads. It seems that each time someone disagrees with you, you're response typically is "But you say DO NOTHING!!! ARGGGGG".

What I...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying April 25th 2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,363
Re: "My Bullied Son's Last Day on Earth"

Your analogy with the marbles is flawed, as when someone is bullied, they always have a choice and suicide isn't after the first bullying incident.

Forcing parents and police to take the...
Forum: Homework Help April 24th 2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,142
Re: homework...

First, get used to it. Upper years in high school and throughout university won't be a simple cake walk. Complaining won't get you anywhere. In university, if you have several things to study for,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 20th 2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

You didn't answer my question at all, you just restated what you said then randomly slapped on "you know?". I don't know, so, please explain.

When someone says "Believe this", that's a command....
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 19th 2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

How is that any different from science? If the bible says "believe this", I fail to see where the element of choice comes in. Science has to do with explaining, and if you don't agree with that...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 19th 2009, 06:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,657
Re: Do you read the holy book of your religion?

Basing my answer on what I've encountered with the majority of christians/catholics but online and in real-life, either few have read the entire bible or they've read the entire bible but deny...
Forum: Homework Help April 19th 2009, 06:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,915
Re: UK Teachers: Ban Homework For Kids Under 11

I agree, it is teaching them independent learning as well as self-responsibility.

That's wonderful but you didn't even address my question but rather just ramble a bit and say the same thing. So,...
Forum: Homework Help April 19th 2009, 01:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,802
Re: 5 Weeks of homework in 2 days. Impossible?

Organize it so you do what you find hardest first, that way you have more time for that. What you find easiest would need less time. Then, organize by what is worth the most overall (i.e. do...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 19th 2009, 01:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

The problem lies with when you attempt to present the beliefs to others as it dictates in the bible as you should (the bible says to preach but I'll go with "presents" which does not necessarily...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 18th 2009, 02:39 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

The problem is, you're picking and choosing which parts get which interpretation. If you take the liberal way, then if you don't take everything as literal, then something must be taken as literal in...
Forum: Homework Help April 17th 2009, 02:38 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,915
Re: UK Teachers: Ban Homework For Kids Under 11

I suggest you re-read just about all the responses on here. Most of them, if not all, have answered the question.

This thread is based mostly on one's opinion, which is heavily based on one's...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 16th 2009, 03:03 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

NO. You're really not understanding this at all, are you? If you are religious and go with science, that's fine. BUT, if you analyze science with religion or analyze religion with science, then it...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 14th 2009, 01:07 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

I haven't a clue what you're on about. What you do in your bed is none of my business, or at least it shouldn't be, so keep your bedtime fun to yourself.



That's the farthest thing from...
Forum: Homework Help April 13th 2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,915
Re: UK Teachers: Ban Homework For Kids Under 11

Yes, if you read my post, you'd have noticed that. I said, if they do ban the homework for the kids under 11, then whose to say it won't be considered for older students? I mean, it could be argued...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 13th 2009, 03:44 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

You can have religion and science, however, if you begin analyzing science using religion or analyze religion using science, then that's where things fall apart.

SillyEvee: I do vary the tone in...
Forum: General Health April 12th 2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,570
Re: Diabetes/Weight/Mood

One's diet can easily affect your mood. Certain neurotransmitters are synthesized based on your dietary intake. Also, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) can cause aggressiveness, confusion, sadness,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 12th 2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

The objective part I meant was in analyzing other people's posts. Obviously I cannot objectively give my opinion.

Using other contexts is good and bad, I think the bad outweighs the good. You...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 12th 2009, 03:13 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

Let's make it incredibly simple: debate the debate, not the debater. If I state my argument in such a way that offends you or you feel is too aggressive, then you can PM me and I'll consider it. I...
Forum: Homework Help April 11th 2009, 07:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,915
Re: UK Teachers: Ban Homework For Kids Under 11

So, you think the idea that repeating something can make it better ingrained in your memory is bogus? Psychological and neuropsychological research would throw several books of evidence at you...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction April 10th 2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,759
Re: What do you think about Alcohol?

Have you ever had alcohol?
Yes.
If so, how old were you then?
Around 13-14 or so.
Why did you have alcohol?
We were at a family party and I saw everyone else drinking it, so I wondered, if...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 10th 2009, 07:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

I didn't say anything regarding indoctrination of young ones, so I have no clue why you are bringing that up. Also, just as a friendly tip, don't put words into my mouth by saying "I thought pretty...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 10th 2009, 05:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

First, if I want to enter a debate forum, I am regardless of my mindset. If it bothers you, well that's too bad. Second, I suggest you read it or you at least read my post instead of simply skimming...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 9th 2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

Xujhan: So, you don't have a problem if the faith comes from oneself or at least less of a problem but you want to promote atheism and you also don't have a problem with most of religion except the...
Forum: Homework Help April 9th 2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,915
Re: UK Teachers: Ban Homework For Kids Under 11

So, they should ban homework, it's a waste of time but it's important, reinforcing and possibly beneficial? I smell a contradiction.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 9th 2009, 04:12 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

The bible is one of the most unreliable and unvalid pieces of literature out there. Stories passed through generations aren't proof, as each time it's retold, there's bound to be some distortion....
Forum: Homework Help April 9th 2009, 03:58 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,915
Re: UK Teachers: Ban Homework For Kids Under 11

Oh come on. Homework, as much as people may hate doing it, it does benefit. You apply and practice the knowledge at home so you can learn more. If the student struggles, then that's too bad. Either,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 8th 2009, 04:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,948
Re: "Say Something Good About Another Religion/Spirituality Thread"

I'm an atheist.
HAIL SATAN, Theistic Satanism is great.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 5th 2009, 08:37 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

Well... yes that is sort of obvious. The bible is based on religious ideas, and a fact has some element of truth to it. However.... I'm completely lost as to the relevance and even more lost as to...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 5th 2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

Unfortunately, the ones who go with the theory of evolution actually do have scientific proof.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 5th 2009, 06:33 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

If a Christian wants someone else to disprove god's existence, then they must prove god's existence. If they're not debating with someone then it really doesn't matter on the amount of...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 5th 2009, 02:51 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

*sigh*... I'll say it yet again... Burden of Proof falls on the theists. If you want atheists to prove god doesn't exist, then you theists must prove he exists in the first place so that the debate...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 4th 2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

LOL this about sums up how I feel about this.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 4th 2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

LOL... love the honesty from you LOL. OK, well, this is going off-topic but there is an edit button so you can edit your post after posting it.

*sigh*, when you say "all", I hope you're not...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 3rd 2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

LOL, well, I'm curious as to what this truth is that is independent of one's religion is.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

Well, it has something called... p..pr..proof... I think?
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,538
Re: Religion: What Were You Raised As?

How can someone be agnostic yet be heavily influenced by christianity?
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

Because it's true and I chose to say it. Why were you the first person to question it? If it offends you, then too bad. Next time I'll make it more offensive, just for you :grin:

The Big Bang...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Re: My Rant About Science vs. Religion

True, however, you're among the exception (somewhat.. I haven't read enough of your posts to conclude that). However, I'm waiting for other believers to start having a go at it.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

Again... The Evolution Vs. Creation debate never pans out. I'll end that now. Both sides are correct.

Something must be created for something to evolve.

We obviously have proof of evolution,...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,743
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 06:53 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

I've heard of that and I disagree with that b/c no one should be turned down b/c of their religion.

And I think its true b/c of what I believe and the bible. And yournightmare I don't mean to be...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 04:43 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

The problem is if you're using that website you gave to educate yourself. It's warped science completely and is utter garbage. If you want to debate, then you'll need to understand that proof is...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 04:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,538
Re: Religion: What Were You Raised As?

1) I was raised and forced to go to a christian then catholic school and learn about christianity. If you refused to obey or to go, you got punished and usually, the teachers singled out...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 04:32 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

:eek: That...that's like... a mechanism of evolution... :eek:



No, I'm sure intelligent ones can also do that. The intelligent ones may also have more academic knowledge, especially on the...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 2nd 2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

Any other TH member can come and debate in here. However, if they cant keep up mentally, then it somewhat sifts out the stupider ones. I don't know what you expect me to say. Yes, the intelligent...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 1st 2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

More lame excuses...



They have to have intelligence, ability to right coherently and not contradict themselves every other post. And yes, if you don't respond, it may seem like you're backing...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 1st 2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

And the adultery contradiction? That one you seemed to have completely ignored. So, look at the contradictions again and if you can, attempt to reason them out without giving irrelevant babble. I...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 1st 2009, 06:15 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

This makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. But, let's use your logic: if it's constantly being debated, then it must exist, right? Well, by that, evolution would exist, the Big Bang Theory would...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy April 1st 2009, 03:55 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

Really? Well, that's funny...

(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/christianity). I'll let someone who appears to understand this more explain (xHolyValorx)...






I fail to see how a...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 31st 2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,620
Re: Religion as Thearpy?

This is going to be rather biased. I assume most Christian users will say it's good, praise it, whatever other crap, while most non-Christians would say it's fine but not meant for psychotherapy, and...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 31st 2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

This is circular reasoning. God exists because God says he exists. Doesn't work.



This makes absolutely no sense.



I think you should read the first post of this thread:
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 30th 2009, 05:45 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

If you're using the same stipulations as with the Santa thing and in your question, the pot of gold is able to think and doesn't want to be found, making it voided idea.

If god cannot/does not...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 30th 2009, 05:08 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

By obeying and executing out what you claim to believe.



Wouldn't it make more sense for this god to give some proof of his existence to have more followers? If there is proof, then wouldn't...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 30th 2009, 03:39 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

You're right, you completely misunderstood. Whether you pick one side or not is not the aim of what I was after. I was stating how you said you feel they're locked in arms. That's fine, no problem....
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 30th 2009, 03:13 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
I think you restated what I said in different...

I think you restated what I said in different words. In order to prove something doesn't exist, you need to try to prove that it does exist. Failing to do so would imply that it doesn't exist.
...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 30th 2009, 01:56 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

The same way someone would prove something does exist. If you're going to make those statements, then it requires proof and evidence. Otherwise it's simply garbage.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 30th 2009, 01:52 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

No, i didn't say that at all. Allow me to quote myself because you seem to have read it then took off with it:



No where in here did I say that humans are life forms with no emotions and...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 30th 2009, 01:32 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

Have you not read the first post and other posts? Science is based off of theories and laws, none of which are 100% true or false. Something may be accepted as a fact, such as evolution among the...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy March 29th 2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,085
Re: What proof do you want? And in turn, what proof do you have?

You've conveniently missed that atheists are also called delusional, lacking morals, etc... . Christians aren't the only ones getting this, so don't try to make it seem like they are.

The part in...
Forum: Eating Disorders March 29th 2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,030
Re: Anorexia Breakthrough Gives Hope for an Rx

This. There may be a predisposition, however, the right amounts of stress would be needed to trigger the disorder (diathesis-stress paradigm). I think the answer isn't only what occurs while the...
Forum: Mental Health March 29th 2009, 07:27 AM
Replies: 372
Views: 32,285
Re: Do you have a mental illness?

Care to elaborate as to what you two may have/think you have?
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction March 26th 2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,337
Forum: Rape and Abuse March 17th 2009, 03:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,203
Re: Fritzl admits rape, denies murder

Isn't that applicable to many criminals?

No, what would be most fitting is a fair trial.
Forum: Rape and Abuse March 11th 2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,202
Re: "Rape Simulator" Video Game

The thread has a triggering warning, so you were warned when you read it. If it digusts you, that's not my problem.

Oh, yes, it's insensitive. If you want to argue this then damn near everything...
Forum: Rape and Abuse March 11th 2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,202
Re: "Rape Simulator" Video Game

For you it may help but you are not the general population of people who like the game, so for them, if it helps them or if it's just a fun and cool game, you've taken that away. That makes them...
Forum: Rape and Abuse March 11th 2009, 07:36 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,202
Re: "Rape Simulator" Video Game

I find this to be awesome. People have their own fantasies, and I think this game would be amazing to play.

I haven't read all the previous comments but from what I read of most of them, some...
Forum: Tattoos and Piercings March 10th 2009, 04:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,743
Re: "Supermarket" Tattoo

LMAO... well.. lesson 1) If you're going to get a tattoo, make sure the artists can understand you , lesson 2) If you accept, it's your own fault and should be embarassed. Lesson 3) Give the tattoo...
Forum: Rape and Abuse March 10th 2009, 03:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,210
Re: Church outraged over 9 year old rape victim having abortion

And the church strikes again. No surprise here at all. This is a reason why religious nonsense like this should be abolished. It does no good at all.
Forum: Loneliness February 23rd 2009, 12:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,609
Re: Woman Married 23(!) Times, Still Lonely

No, I'm also with you on it.
Forum: Mental Health February 22nd 2009, 11:59 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 32,285
Re: Do you have a mental illness?

I voted yes... schizophrenia, personality disorder not otherwise specified (anti-social personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, schizotypal personality disorder), sadism (not sure if...
Forum: Loneliness February 22nd 2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,609
Re: Woman Married 23(!) Times, Still Lonely

LOL, yeah seeing their reactions would've been priceless. For some reason, this reminds me of a Mastercard commercial:
First wedding... $4000
Second wedding... $2000
23rd wedding... Priceless...
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 20th 2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,949
Re: Parents and Religion

I'd have still been the same way and believed the same as I do now. I may have gotten more heckling or support but would've still gone the same route.
Forum: General Health February 19th 2009, 06:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,625
Re: Family doctor 'sat female patient on his knee and told her cuddles were better than medicine'.

Patient C sounds rather foolish and somewhat slutty. I'm sure that must have been a great defense for him [/sarcasm]. Well, I think his medical license would go out the window now.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy February 19th 2009, 04:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,406
Re: Religion and Children

If the parents are brainwashing their child, and we know of the said parents, then there's a responsibility to report it. They do have the right to teach the kids but to abuse them, no. For example,...
Forum: Rape and Abuse February 16th 2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,486
Re: Amazon Drops Japanese Video Game Featuring Rape, Abortion

Silly? No, I wouldn't use that word. They're quite a bright bunch of people.
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction February 15th 2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,800
Re: Is alcohol really bad for you?

Alcohol (as in ethanol) is the same as other drugs, both illegal, prescription and over-the-counter: use it properly without overdosing and it can be healthy. However, chronic alcoholism can cause a...
Forum: Rape and Abuse February 15th 2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,486
Re: Amazon Drops Japanese Video Game Featuring Rape, Abortion

Aside from that being completely illogical, you failed to answer a single of one my questions, so I'll restate them:
1) Why exactly is murder not as bad as rape?

2)So, am I right to say that if...
Forum: Rape and Abuse February 15th 2009, 03:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,486
Re: Amazon Drops Japanese Video Game Featuring Rape, Abortion

Why exactly is murder not as bad?

So, am I right to say that if there is a person who has killed 5 people and a person who has raped 5 people, the rapist should be punished more than the murderer?
Forum: Rape and Abuse February 14th 2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,486
Re: Amazon Drops Japanese Video Game Featuring Rape, Abortion

Prosecuting people for what they think is pretty stupid. Thoughts are harmless, actions are harmful, so why prosecute the harmless? Also, how do you even know what a person is actually thinking?...
Forum: Peer Pressure and Bullying February 14th 2009, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,817
Re: Why are we bullied, anyway?

Before I answer, I'll say this: my answers probably will not reflect that of most stereotypical bullies. I do what I do for myself (and on the rarer times because I really don't like a few people),...
Forum: Rape and Abuse February 14th 2009, 12:27 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,486
Re: Amazon Drops Japanese Video Game Featuring Rape, Abortion

Awesome, I want a copy of this. It'd be much better than any GTA game, plus it in a way teaches a valuable life lesson (which I do agree with or else it wouldn't be a life lesson I'd like): if you...
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction February 3rd 2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,412
Re: question about meds and alcohol

Actually I was nice, I was a bit confused there.
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction February 3rd 2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,412
Re: question about meds and alcohol

What do you mean by "it"? Do you mean alcohol or medications?
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 31st 2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,412
Re: question about meds and alcohol

Generally, alcohol plus pills is bad, such as getting a toxic effect from the pills due to the alcohol's effect.
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 20th 2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,671
Re: Alcohol makes me look pale?

Going flush I've heard of but going pale? Assuming there's not some effect of the environment (i.e. lighting), I'd assume dehydration causing you to look paler.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 20th 2009, 12:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,106
Re: friends with someone who wants everyone of an entire religion obliterated? =/

Unfortunately, the bible does say to kill off and have the nonbelievers burn in hell. Whether your friends want to or not doesn't matter. Their belief and little book says otherwise.
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 19th 2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,106
Re: friends with someone who wants everyone of an entire religion obliterated? =/

I find this thread so funny due to its irony. Christianity wants non-believers to burn in hell, be slaughtered, etc... . However, when it's some other name of a belief that has a similar idea, some...
Forum: Books and Literature January 14th 2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 2,009
Views: 97,351
Re: What I'm reading now.

Mutants: On Genetic Variety and the Human Body by Armand Marie Leroi
It's not a textbook, it's a narrative on various genetic disorders, the genetic code, some history of discoveries, etc... .
...
Forum: Games and Things January 14th 2009, 07:16 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 12,972
Re: Have You Ever?

Yes.

Have you ever played the Sleeping Bag Game on yourself or friends? (Sleeping Bag Game is when you go into a sleeping bag, close it and take a trip down some stairs)
Forum: Homework Help January 14th 2009, 07:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,209
Re: The less-homework revolution?

Definately, they should study harder and many do, however, how many also complain and complain and complain to not only their teachers but also parents? They're already getting less homework, some...
Forum: Homework Help January 14th 2009, 06:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,209
Re: The less-homework revolution?

I know that because that is exactly what happened in my highschool, and there's plenty of news articles around of tests being too hard.

I still disagree on the re-testing unless your...
Forum: Homework Help January 14th 2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,209
Re: The less-homework revolution?

Because the students will complain that the tests are all too hard, and the parents will chime in. Eventually, the teachers will have to make tests easier.

Re-tests should only be done if you...
Forum: Homework Help January 14th 2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,209
Re: The less-homework revolution?

Well there's a problem: if grades are based on the papers/assignments (and tests also but just consider things to hand in), and they're giving no real deadline, then the grades aren't reflective of...
Forum: Homework Help January 14th 2009, 12:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,209
Re: The less-homework revolution?

If it's a university or college, it's still penalized, if it's highschool, no. Here are some links:
http://nineshift.typepad.com/weblog/2008/05/in-historic-dec.html...
Forum: Homework Help January 13th 2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,209
Re: The less-homework revolution?

Ignoring the fact that highschoolers would be responding to this (and some out of highschool), making it biased, there still should be homework. I study several hours each day for university and in...
Forum: Games and Things January 13th 2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 12,972
Re: Have You Ever?

2-3 times a long time ago.
Have you ever verbally/physically/sexually beat someone down simply to cure boredom?
Forum: Religion and Spirituality, Science and Philosophy January 13th 2009, 02:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,830
Re: scientology, religion, cult, or scam?

Just reading down the criteria, so does christianity (#5 doesn't occur in all places).

I say it's a religion, and in part of being a religion, it generates money.
Forum: Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction January 11th 2009, 05:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,297
Addiction going worse with everything else

Let me start by saying I'm seeing a 3rd psychiatrist on Jan 16 and have no appointments with the therapist until then.

By addiction I mean one to pain of others, violence and blood. It started...
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