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Existentialism
Benefits of being a Theist
Fundamental Psychology
Problems With Christianity
Other - Suggest Below (But Still Vote)
None/Not Interested
A'hoy hoy, |
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Last edited by O'nus; 12-03-2007 at 07:02 PM.
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Saying quantum physics explains cognitive processes is just like saying geology explains jurisprudence.
How about Lucid Dreaming, or something lucid dreaming-related? |
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On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux.
--Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed.
--Chinese Proverb
Raised Jdeadevil
Raised and raised by Eligos
Dream Journal
The Fine Print: Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are MINE.
Tell you what... you come up with a good lucid-related topic and a time, and I'll discuss stickying it with the management team to try getting it a bit more attention. |
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On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux.
--Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed.
--Chinese Proverb
Raised Jdeadevil
Raised and raised by Eligos
Dream Journal
The Fine Print: Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are MINE.
Topics to consider for DV Disussion: |
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A quick question. Dream Interpretation would be the "foreseeing the future" one or the "analysing your subconscious thoughts" one? Both are great, but I'd really like to know |
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Saying quantum physics explains cognitive processes is just like saying geology explains jurisprudence.
Dream interpretation would be a good one. I can see some good stuff rising from that one. |
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I apply dream interpretation that adheres to the psychological principles of humanistic existentlism. |
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The problem is that any one of these topics would have a diverse, split opinion. You choose benefits of a theist, we have non-theists. Problems with Christianity? We have Christians (myself included). I guess that's what makes it a discussion, but the poll phrases it as a very one-sided thing. If "problems of Christianity" wins I can picture a circle of men with axes hacking and tearing away. Perhaps dissecting and tearing something apart without looking at the other side is what you're looking for though? Christianity certainly has its problems, but to name these problems and attribute them to all believers would be folly. Likewise with “fundamental psychology”. It makes me think a bunch of men in white coats cutting into the “ignorant apes” to see how they tick. |
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Fair enough concerns, I understand that these topics are often so emotionally charged that it is difficult to consider them without the idea of a hostile overtone. |
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Well-- good enough for me. |
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I am really glad you asked it though because I am saddened that discussions topics as such instill such defensive responses. I think it is sad that, when I approach a theist with such a topic idea, they respond with their fists up. I really do no intend any such thing and I want to pursue discussion that could strengthen both beliefs. In other words, your reponse to a topic idea would strengthen your belief, and my response likewise. |
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I wouldn't mind talking about anything... |
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You merely have to change your point of view slightly, and then that glass will sparkle when it reflects the light.
Sorry I had to read this over a couple times. Still not grasping it. Are you referring to me? Ironic this be a defensive post in itself, but look at your response from my perspective. Leaves one wondering.. |
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Last edited by GestaltAlteration; 12-03-2007 at 10:49 PM.
I just wasn't sure what to put in place of fists up. I mean that it is sad that when one suggest to discuss something like religion, it immediately has a bad internal reflex. Kind of like when you see that guy who is always starting shit start coming your way being religion. Except, this guy doesn't want to fight... I really do just want to talk. |
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Well for the future I don't think roundabout and indirect comments on the person your responding to is the most rational choice. I thought my inquiry was rational enough. Anyhow, no harm done. Truthfully I'm not offended by much. I spend more time with atheists than any other group; and honestly fellow Christians are the ones who make me angry. |
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Do you have the chat log saved?. |
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I'm confused. I really did not intend anything to be indirectly applied you. I was just saying that the mention of certain topics that are so important to humans tends to have a defensive response when I think it shouldn't. I imagine everyone thinks it shouldn't.. right? We would like to live in a world where we can civily discuss things without being at each other throats? That was all I was saying. |
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Alright, we just had a fair example of what dicussions like this can develop into. When I first picked the problems with Christianity, I meant exactly what O'nus described. At least in Brazil, where like 90% of the population is Christian, we deal with many problems, either concerning christian morals and the law, marriage, abortion and so on. When you talk to someone here, he/she immediatelly assumes you are a christian aswell, thus leading to many problems concerning morals etc. For you to have an idea, there was this interview with a somehow famous doctor to talk about him being atheist while dealing with so many terminal cases. |
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Last edited by Kromoh; 12-03-2007 at 11:25 PM.
Saying quantum physics explains cognitive processes is just like saying geology explains jurisprudence.
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