AngelRho
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25 Oct 2019, 5:06 pm
Pepe wrote:
TW1ZTY wrote:
You know just because you cannot prove something exists (yet) doesn't mean it does not exist.
Any true scientist knows that.
Any true scientist knows that.
The proof is in the pudding,
And yes, pudding exists.
Matie,
God gave us the neocortex,
And with it, the ability to reason.
Using this gift, a rational person has the ability to reason that in all probability, god does not exist.
In essence, he/she snookered himself/herself into non-existence.
I.E. He/she engaged in existential suicide.
Silly duffer.
AngelRho wrote:
funeralxempire wrote:
AngelRho wrote:
Since everything you claim to know has to be taken on faith anyway, why not take the next logical step by reconciling with God?
We've been over this. One can't reconcile with what doesn't exist.
Exactly. And since God exists, you can.
God does exist,
In your mind.
"God did not make man,
Man made god in his own image."
Joking aside, how do you know that with certainty?
25 Oct 2019, 5:36 pm
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26 Oct 2019, 3:38 pm
26 Oct 2019, 3:41 pm
I believe in nothing
Not even Atheism. 
26 Oct 2019, 6:24 pm
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26 Oct 2019, 6:46 pm
kraftiekortie wrote:
My mother, and everybody from my mother’s side of the family, is Jewish.
My father, and most of his side of the family, is Roman Catholic.
My father, and most of his side of the family, is Roman Catholic.
My stepdad's family were fourth or fifth generation Jews converted to Baptists. I guess my Mom's family... we are just heathens.
26 Oct 2019, 8:50 pm
AngelRho wrote:
Joking aside, how do you know that with certainty?
Quote:
certainty
noun: certainty
firm conviction that something is the case.
"she knew with absolute certainty that they were dead"
Similar:
confidence
sureness
positiveness
conviction
certitude
reliability
assuredness
assurance
validity
conclusiveness
authoritativeness
truth
fact
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Opposite:
uncertainty
doubt
the quality of being reliably true.
"there is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law"
a general air of confidence.
"a man exuding certainty"
noun: certainty
firm conviction that something is the case.
"she knew with absolute certainty that they were dead"
Similar:
confidence
sureness
positiveness
conviction
certitude
reliability
assuredness
assurance
validity
conclusiveness
authoritativeness
truth
fact
factualness
h
Opposite:
uncertainty
doubt
the quality of being reliably true.
"there is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law"
a general air of confidence.
"a man exuding certainty"
I have used anthropological studies, my understanding of human psychology, engaged in simple reasoning, but most importantly, I employed metacognition/life experience.
If you are a believer at 41 years, there is nothing I can say to change your mind. <shrug>
Let us agree to disagree.
The only reason I am contributing to this thread is to sharpen my thinking about the subject.
26 Oct 2019, 8:54 pm
TW1ZTY wrote:
My half brothers and half sister have Jewish heritage but were raised as Christian Baptists.
I don't think my sis is actually religous though. Most likely she's an atheist or agnostic like me (I get the feeling she leans more towards atheism though being a scientist).
I don't think my sis is actually religous though. Most likely she's an atheist or agnostic like me (I get the feeling she leans more towards atheism though being a scientist).
Why don't you ask her what she believes in?
TW1ZTY wrote:
It was a joke. I'm not religous, but I dont rule out the existance of things just because there is no proof.
You don't need proof to govern your life.
In the absence of proof, "reason" is king.
kraftiekortie wrote:
My mother, and everybody from my mother’s side of the family, is Jewish.
My father, and most of his side of the family, is Roman Catholic.
My father, and most of his side of the family, is Roman Catholic.
So why did you choose Judaism over Catholicism?
26 Oct 2019, 11:07 pm
AngelRho
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27 Oct 2019, 10:42 am
Pepe wrote:
AngelRho wrote:
Joking aside, how do you know that with certainty?
Quote:
certainty
noun: certainty
firm conviction that something is the case.
"she knew with absolute certainty that they were dead"
Similar:
confidence
sureness
positiveness
conviction
certitude
reliability
assuredness
assurance
validity
conclusiveness
authoritativeness
truth
fact
factualness
h
Opposite:
uncertainty
doubt
the quality of being reliably true.
"there is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law"
a general air of confidence.
"a man exuding certainty"
noun: certainty
firm conviction that something is the case.
"she knew with absolute certainty that they were dead"
Similar:
confidence
sureness
positiveness
conviction
certitude
reliability
assuredness
assurance
validity
conclusiveness
authoritativeness
truth
fact
factualness
h
Opposite:
uncertainty
doubt
the quality of being reliably true.
"there is a bewildering lack of certainty and clarity in the law"
a general air of confidence.
"a man exuding certainty"
I have used anthropological studies,
From human sources?
Pepe wrote:
my understanding of human psychology,
How can you be sure your understanding of human psychology is sound?
Pepe wrote:
engaged in simple reasoning,
How do you know your mind is sufficiently capable of even simple reasoning?
Pepe wrote:
but most importantly, I employed metacognition/life experience.
And? "Experience," sometimes referred to as "anecdotal evidence," is generally not accepted as reliable.
Pepe wrote:
If you are a believer at 41 years, there is nothing I can say to change your mind. <shrug>
Let us agree to disagree.
Let us agree to disagree.
Suit yourself. "Agreeing" for the sake of agreeing isn't my style.
Pepe wrote:
The only reason I am contributing to this thread is to sharpen my thinking about the subject.
Is that actually working?
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