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    Thread: how do you forgive yourself?
Post: RE: how do you forgive yourself?

(July 12, 2012 at 12:00 am)Polaris Wrote: Alcohol helps.Unfortunately, I can't stand alcohol. Can I use pot? And will I still be forgiven after it wears off?
spelbynder Philosophy 71 20843 July 12, 2012 at 12:24 am
    Thread: are clothes moral?
Post: RE: are clothes moral?

I wear clothes out of shame, not morality. Even before I was fat, I wore clothes more out of a desire to not be gawked at than out of any sort of moral directive. Besides, I'm always cold, even with m...
spelbynder Atheism 40 11613 June 12, 2012 at 12:29 am
    Thread: how do you forgive yourself?
Post: RE: how do you forgive yourself?

Thank you, apophenia. I'm going to do this. I used to work a lot of things out by journaling--I wonder why I stopped?
spelbynder Philosophy 71 20843 June 12, 2012 at 12:22 am
    Thread: how do you forgive yourself?
Post: RE: how do you forgive yourself?

Oh, I see what you mean. As I stated in response to a previous post, maybe I keep feeling guilty so I won't forget and slip back into that kind of behavior. Is that what you mean? What is a "fluffy" ...
spelbynder Philosophy 71 20843 June 10, 2012 at 11:37 pm
    Thread: how do you forgive yourself?
Post: RE: how do you forgive yourself?

(June 10, 2012 at 11:11 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Its interesting to wonder whether or not the grief we assign a positive and altruistic value judgement towards is actually a front for self interest, isn't i...
spelbynder Philosophy 71 20843 June 10, 2012 at 11:16 pm
    Thread: how do you forgive yourself?
Post: RE: how do you forgive yourself?

(June 10, 2012 at 11:02 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: (June 10, 2012 at 10:56 pm)spelbynder Wrote: I guess I was looking for some logical, reasonable, intellectual argument for why it's ok to let it ...
spelbynder Philosophy 71 20843 June 10, 2012 at 11:10 pm
    Thread: how do you forgive yourself?
Post: RE: how do you forgive yourself?

(June 10, 2012 at 8:37 pm)Minimalist Wrote: You know, Spel, I think your attitude is a lot healthier than some of these religious fuckwits who con themselves that their "god" has forgiven them. Mea...
spelbynder Philosophy 71 20843 June 10, 2012 at 11:05 pm
    Thread: how do you forgive yourself?
Post: RE: how do you forgive yourself?

(June 10, 2012 at 8:23 pm)Cthulhu Dreaming Wrote: I can completely appreciate this question, as it is one that has haunted me for most of my life. The key to this is the realization and acceptance ...
spelbynder Philosophy 71 20843 June 10, 2012 at 10:56 pm
    Thread: how do you forgive yourself?
Post: how do you forgive yourself?

Not sure if this is the right forum for this question, but I can't see another place for it. I don't believe I need to be forgiven by any kind of god--sometimes I wish it was that easy. I treated an ...
spelbynder Philosophy 71 20843 June 10, 2012 at 8:14 pm
    Thread: questioning newbie here
Post: questioning newbie here

Hi, everyone! I'm here because I have a burning question (which I will post in the appropriate forum). I don't believe there is some being watching over people, handing out favors or passing judgment....
spelbynder Introductions 12 3158 June 10, 2012 at 7:37 pm