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May 5, 2016
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#482
It was More than I cared to listen to, {partly being, the 'preaching-to-the-choir' somewhat tedious effect} - But the following, is a 'link' to 'Part 1' of the '4 part'.. 'late' " 'Pistol' "Pete Maravich" {ex-basketball star's}, Christian testimony/personally related, story .. Of whom, I'm reasonably sure, will 'speak to' Someone! 0:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNFkWCqqXLA
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May 5, 2016
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#484
Don frye1 . Outside now !
The point is to discover what we are . That's it for me.
But having this title at least means people know that I'm not afraid to state my views . Also it gives me the freedom to comment on anything that interests me .
I say to you and anyone else say what you want when you want and you are welcome here .
The point is to discover what we are . That's it for me.
But having this title at least means people know that I'm not afraid to state my views . Also it gives me the freedom to comment on anything that interests me .
I say to you and anyone else say what you want when you want and you are welcome here .
May 5, 2016
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#486
By the way do you remember 490 . I'm always a little sad when I miss your post.
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SA..sorry to labour this point, but saying how many answered prayers are recorded means nothing unless you can say how many unanswered prayers there were. What is the ratio of prayers answered to prayers unanswered? Sorry everyone else, carry on.
May 5, 2016
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#490
Carla I was teasing . These are my feelings . I accept people and I accept myself . Just express yourself and the same to everyone else too .
If the thread gets locked I'll make a new one . And if I get muted I'll stop till I'm allowed to try again .
But you know the site can moderate us but they can't take away who we are and what is this forum worth if we hide ourselves?
So go for it Carla.
As for free will . Well my own expectation is when you take away all the causes of behaviour , all the needs, there isn't anything left .
It's a bit like what hawking said about the creation of the universe . He said that his model didn't prove that God didn't create the universe . Only that he wasn't required .
It's the same with this free will thing .
The things we do don't need a self / an I to be done . The universe is enough .
If the thread gets locked I'll make a new one . And if I get muted I'll stop till I'm allowed to try again .
But you know the site can moderate us but they can't take away who we are and what is this forum worth if we hide ourselves?
So go for it Carla.
As for free will . Well my own expectation is when you take away all the causes of behaviour , all the needs, there isn't anything left .
It's a bit like what hawking said about the creation of the universe . He said that his model didn't prove that God didn't create the universe . Only that he wasn't required .
It's the same with this free will thing .
The things we do don't need a self / an I to be done . The universe is enough .
May 5, 2016
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#491
'Nikprit' said - I don't think people on here give a flying hoot about your constant preaching BS
It sounds to me, that the 'God' topic, is a 'Big' personal 'Sore Spot' in your Life! .. And, how 'pray tell' did 'God' dissapoint, {or worse 'betray'}, You? .. According, to your own perceptions?
In a 'Fully expecting' more sarcasm/ avoiding the question.. ad hominem, 'attacking' mode! .. Which, you realizing it or not - Speaks, Volumes! 0:
May 5, 2016
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#493
Pulpofiera 491.
I like that . I like what you recognise . That life and love is beautiful . That there is enough here in this world to be happy to be alive . I find that to be a positive attitude and certainly for most people at least it's true .
It's different for me . I have a thirst to know what I am .
I like that . I like what you recognise . That life and love is beautiful . That there is enough here in this world to be happy to be alive . I find that to be a positive attitude and certainly for most people at least it's true .
It's different for me . I have a thirst to know what I am .
May 5, 2016
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#494
Nikprit 500 fabulous . So funny .
I'm going to talk a little more about this to understand everything is to hate nothing !
I'm going to talk a little more about this to understand everything is to hate nothing !
May 5, 2016
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#495
Wow SA that was an attack . But I know you meant it sincerely .
It's true though that this God exists no he doesn't conversation goes nowhere . You've even said yourself SA that you don't expect to convert anyone .
Anyway just be yourself and relax and enjoy being here my friend .
As Nikprit said we are not our belief systems .
It's true though that this God exists no he doesn't conversation goes nowhere . You've even said yourself SA that you don't expect to convert anyone .
Anyway just be yourself and relax and enjoy being here my friend .
As Nikprit said we are not our belief systems .
May 5, 2016
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#496
'Tom' said: It's different for me . I have a thirst to know what I am .
Yeah; On that basis, {ie. researching most Any topic that interests me}... Maybe I should start researching, let's say.. the 'Number Theory' branch of 'higher math'
But, to save my time, and further 'hone' my focus - Perhaps, I'll Only read those 'number theorist' books and articles, by those whose 'last names' begin with the '2nd half' of the alphabet .. Since, how many unnecessary, and previously personally rejected approaches - Might encompass, that aforementioned 'selectivity'!? ..{rhetorical}. ..{a little far fetched - but the analogy, is Not a 'state secret' as it were}.
May 5, 2016
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#497
Do you know how this prose with unlimited use of brackets reads like? Just try to read and comprehend this! :D
"I comma square bracket recruit's name square bracket comma do solemnly swear by square bracket recruit's deity of choice square bracket to uphold theLaws and Ordinances of the City of Ankh-Morpork comma serve the public truƒtcomma and defend the ƒubjects of his ƒtroke her bracket delete whichever is inappropriate bracket Majeƒty bracket name of reigning monarch bracket without fear comma favour comma or thought of perƒonal ƒafety semi-colon topurƒue evildoers and protect the innocent comma commalaying down my life if neceƒsary in the cauƒe of said duty comma so help mebracket aforeƒaid deity bracket full stop Gods Save the King stroke Queen bracket delete whichever is inappropriate bracket full stop."
May 5, 2016
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#498
Oh, and this passage is from the very popular Disc-world series novel, can you believe it? It is from - - - Terry Pratchett,Night Watch (Discworld, #29; City Watch#6)
