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    Thread: Qualia Soup "Putting Faith In Its Place"
Post: RE: Qualia Soup "Putting Faith In Its Place"

(May 25, 2011 at 10:25 am)Whirling Moat Wrote: Quote:As it stands consciousness is a property of matter.. No it isn't. Consciousness is said to supervene from the Brain but it is not a material a...
prayforme Atheism 20 8236 May 27, 2011 at 2:08 pm
    Thread: Understanding the Religious Mind
Post: RE: Understanding the Religious Mind

Folks experience things and then slap an interpretation on those experiences. If you were raised to be (insert religion here), you are more likely to interpret an experience through that lens because...
prayforme Atheism 9 2636 May 25, 2011 at 1:01 am
    Thread: The end of the world
Post: RE: End of the world on May 21st.

A shitty song for a shitty occasion. [Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GFRcFm-aY]
prayforme Religion 320 89253 May 21, 2011 at 5:21 pm
    Thread: Proverbs 16:4
Post: RE: Proverbs 16:4

(May 20, 2011 at 5:06 am)tackattack Wrote: I worship a God that did create everything (including evil). He setup condition for success or failure, the alternative would be to set up no conditions or...
prayforme Christianity 107 31738 May 20, 2011 at 3:47 pm
    Thread: Proverbs 16:4
Post: RE: Proverbs 16:4

(May 19, 2011 at 4:01 pm)Nimzo Wrote: (May 19, 2011 at 3:31 pm)FaithNoMore Wrote: If A created everything and B exists, then A created B.Firstly, that is not a Law of Logic, but a syllogism. Seco...
prayforme Christianity 107 31738 May 20, 2011 at 3:48 am
    Thread: Assholes
Post: RE: Assholes

Hey, on May 22nd maybe the kids will abandon their parents and become atheists. At least something good comes out of it. Parents like these need psychological care. Imagine the crap their kids have...
prayforme Christianity 13 3022 May 20, 2011 at 3:03 am
    Thread: How do we grow?
Post: RE: How do we grow?

Free will eh? So why did God, in all of his infinite knowledge, give us free will? What purpose does this serve such a perfect being? Why would something perfect need to create something imperfect,...
prayforme Atheism 41 8091 May 20, 2011 at 12:08 am
    Thread: How do we grow?
Post: RE: How do we grow?

I don't think we'll ever completely outgrow religion. I think society will become more secular over time (gradually) but it doesn't take much for religion to adapt to change. Eventually, new ones wi...
prayforme Atheism 41 8091 May 18, 2011 at 12:28 am
    Thread: The latest miracle!
Post: RE: The latest miracle!

Wow, what a miracle! What choice do I have but to submit to my Lord and creator?! Yeah, and rainbows are proof of Leprechauns.
prayforme Religion 25 6557 May 15, 2011 at 3:07 pm
    Thread: Trouble dealing with family about my unbelief
Post: RE: Trouble dealing with family about my unbelief

Tough situation. I am going through something similar with my family. It sucks when you can't identify with the people you're supposed to be close to. I can only give you this piece of advice: Stay ...
prayforme Religion 41 11862 May 15, 2011 at 1:05 am
    Thread: conversation w/ my ultra theist landlord
Post: RE: conversation w/ my ultra theist landlord

Meh, I'd just ignore it. If he approaches you about it, just say you're busy and be on your way.
prayforme Religion 20 5698 May 14, 2011 at 12:53 am
    Thread: Would the world be better off if all theists became atheists.
Post: RE: Would the world be better off if all theists b...

No, I'm afraid the world would still be shit, albeit maybe just a tad less so.
prayforme Atheism 46 16871 May 13, 2011 at 8:59 pm
    Thread: How Do We Behave?
Post: RE: How Do We Behave?

(May 12, 2011 at 2:58 pm)diffidus Wrote: the only rational course is to pursue those things that serve your own ends and maximise the pleasure and happiness I think most folks, religious or not, sub...
prayforme Atheism 134 33091 May 12, 2011 at 5:48 pm
    Thread: Hello
Post: RE: Hello

(May 12, 2011 at 2:10 am)Abu Taj al Deen Wrote: I added that to my last post. This is something I have a history in doing. I've been on Islamic forums, Sikh forums, Atheist forums, Christian forums....
prayforme Introductions 54 11049 May 12, 2011 at 2:19 am
    Thread: Hello
Post: RE: Hello

(May 12, 2011 at 2:04 am)Abu Taj al Deen Wrote: (May 12, 2011 at 2:03 am)prayforme Wrote: Welcome, but I'm confused. You didn't want to turn this into a debate, yet, it seems that it is coming to...
prayforme Introductions 54 11049 May 12, 2011 at 2:08 am
    Thread: Hello
Post: RE: Hello

(May 11, 2011 at 1:51 am)Abu Taj al Deen Wrote: Hello everyone. New member here, and hoping to cause as little a fuss as I can. Firstly, I do not wish to turn this introduction into a debate. That...
prayforme Introductions 54 11049 May 12, 2011 at 2:03 am
    Thread: That Sex Thread
Post: RE: That Sex Thread

(May 12, 2011 at 1:33 am)popeyespappy Wrote: (May 12, 2011 at 1:26 am)prayforme Wrote: Eventually I'll probably marry. It won't make much difference in the relationship Call us in 20 years and le...
prayforme Off Topic 26 5699 May 12, 2011 at 1:40 am
    Thread: That Sex Thread
Post: RE: That Sex Thread

Just as an update to my original post: The chick did end up hooking up with me again. Unfortunately, it was an awkward experience I hope I never have again. Even worse than the first time, she didn...
prayforme Off Topic 26 5699 May 12, 2011 at 1:26 am
    Thread: 13 Questions
Post: RE: 13 Questions

1. What evidence would convince you of God’s existence? Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. It would have to be indisputable, really. Something shocking and out-of-place that is ...
prayforme Atheism 94 34010 May 11, 2011 at 7:07 pm
    Thread: Did you ever believe?
Post: RE: Did you ever believe?

(May 10, 2011 at 1:59 am)Gawdzilla Wrote: Never. I was skeptical of Santa and God in the first grade. I was kicked out of Sunday School for asking hard questions at age seven. Kicked out? That's qu...
prayforme Atheism 56 9298 May 10, 2011 at 2:03 am