howaythelads

@howaythelads (16)

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God

howaythelads @howaythelads (16) 23 Aug 10

Do you believe in God? I myself am agnostic, the claim that there is god/s or higher beings for me is an extraordinary claim, and it is my belief that extraordinary claims, require extraordinary proof. So my question is do you...

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howaythelads I understand it very well. I am a psychologist! - just to point out a couple of contradictions in your reply, you say we are 'born' and 'determined' with no scope for change/agency - then you point out how 'crucial' the 'environment' is, to who we become, and...

23 Aug 10

God

howaythelads @howaythelads (16) 23 Aug 10

Do you believe in God? I myself am agnostic, the claim that there is god/s or higher beings for me is an extraordinary claim, and it is my belief that extraordinary claims, require extraordinary proof. So my question is do you...

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howaythelads What i am asking is where is the proof god exists whether we believe or not??? Ahh the good old creationist argument, the designer of the watch is man! - what would 'creationists' answers be to the fact we are around 98% chimpanzee? in addition what would...

23 Aug 10

God

howaythelads @howaythelads (16) 23 Aug 10

Do you believe in God? I myself am agnostic, the claim that there is god/s or higher beings for me is an extraordinary claim, and it is my belief that extraordinary claims, require extraordinary proof. So my question is do you...

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howaythelads Hi, is everyone free to make that choice however. Things are much more determined than we would like to admit. The church and religion in general has 'controlled' human behaviour for many years, until the enlightenment period of the 18th century when science...

23 Aug 10

God

howaythelads @howaythelads (16) 23 Aug 10

Do you believe in God? I myself am agnostic, the claim that there is god/s or higher beings for me is an extraordinary claim, and it is my belief that extraordinary claims, require extraordinary proof. So my question is do you...

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howaythelads It seems these examples are coincidental, they still dont point to their being a higher power in my humble opinion.

23 Aug 10

God

howaythelads @howaythelads (16) 23 Aug 10

Do you believe in God? I myself am agnostic, the claim that there is god/s or higher beings for me is an extraordinary claim, and it is my belief that extraordinary claims, require extraordinary proof. So my question is do you...

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howaythelads Hi, how where you helped, could there be an alternative explanation for this help you received? - my point is how can you be sure a higher being exists? - for example i could claim to you now that i have a tartan/multicoloured mouse with three tails in my...

23 Aug 10

Happiness

howaythelads @howaythelads (16) 23 Aug 10

What is happiness for you? We all pursue it, our definition, thoughts and ideas of what constitutes happiness will differ. Will be interesting to see if any similarities and differences occur in opinions.

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howaythelads I agree that happiness is subjective, what makes one happy will/and or could make someone unhappy. If happiness is about the person and making sure that they adopt a life which will provide them this joy, then why do so many people behave in ways, or take...

23 Aug 10