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Recent content by Exaltist Ethan

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    Unbridled Capitalism is self-destructive

    The systems that work the best are the ones that incentivize people the most to do the best for other people, and punish or otherwise limit others from victimizing themselves or others. These systems could in theory be in capitalist, socialist or in mixed economies. In my opinion both...
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    My opinion: The dynamics of dating sites (in general)

    Men and women have this behavior outside of dating sites too. I literally had a girl tell me while she's drunk that she was attracted to me but was afraid of "settling" with just me. I am a man who is less interested in sex and more focused on building good relations with others. I have tried...
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    Unbridled Capitalism is self-destructive

    I think the problem isn't capitalism, socialism, or any mix between the two. I think the problem is what people will do for money. Some people will do anything to make money, even if what they are doing is hurting themselves or other people. Money is only as powerful as you make it. If your...
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    It's Time

    Closest Match: Radical Centrism Radical Centrism is a political ideology that aims to borrow ideas from different sides, often merging them together to create an independent worldview. Last year I took the 10Groups quiz which is far superior over 8 Values or the Political Compass. More...
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    Atheist, Christian, and Baha'i Cosmologies

    @Truthseeker Thank you for your replies. I read everything you replied to me. I would just like to say that I may be wrong about The Bab. I don’t know Persian or Arabic and I never read the Bayan completely or any of his other works. I know during his lifetime The Bab and Baha’u’llah knew each...
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    You say that there is a god...

    This reply isn't to argue against your point. In fact, I know this problem about myself all too well. Jumping from A to Z in discussion with people without explaining the steps that I got there. I have bipolar disorder and it's especially bad when I'm off medications. I did explain to you my...
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    You say that there is a god...

    What I mentioned had nothing to do about that. It had to do with the fact that you aren't interested in either listening to or understanding my arguments. I offered more than enough evidence in many other threads where we discuss this and you refuse to do what you call "homework". I'm done with...
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    You say that there is a god...

    The case I was presenting wasn't the one you are presuming that I meant. In any case, I can already tell from your defensive tone that talking about this with you is probably a waste of time, and will only further the divisions we have regarding this topic. Most people aren't aware of those...
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    You say that there is a god...

    I rest my case. However, I will attempt to define the theologies I believe in, in order to be closer to my own beliefs, and to explain them to you. Panentheism is the belief that God is both the Universe and whatever is outside of it. My more specific view of this panentheism is my belief of...
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    You say that there is a god...

    Okay, I used the word believe incorrectly there, I meant to use disbelieve on both instances I described it. But you’re nitpicking on the details that honestly don’t really matter. Yes, I know now, that you, @ppp , are agnostic atheist and thus have a disbelief in God, but at the same time, do...
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    You say that there is a god...

    Of course it does. I place inherent value in all things. I see all things as divine, as least in a passive way. I am an Exaltist, I have an inherence to raising the value of things. All things in fact. It's in my username. I call myself "Exaltist Ethan" not "Atheist Ethan". I am not an atheist...
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    You say that there is a god...

    No. I am saying that God and reality are the same thing, that the myth of monotheism separates people from God rather than brings them closer to God. I do not believe in the God of Abraham, or the Gods of Paganism or Hinduism. I believe in the God of Spinoza. And I call that God reality. God is...
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    Thank You to the RF Membership

    Thank you for reinstating that vital function to these Forums. It was crucially needed at one point. RF has become my home. So much so that when I type "ww" on my Chrome browser it auto-completes as "www.religiousforums.com". Hopefully by improving the functionality here more newcomers can join...
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    You say that there is a god...

    I have heard many atheists argue that if Yahweh exists they wouldn't consider it a God. And neither would I. Whether a being exists or not is factual, but whether or not you consider that being a God is in fact, an opinion. I don't believe Yahweh is either a being that exists nor do I consider...
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    You say that there is a god...

    I see you have seemed to take an agnostic view on this matter. I don't. Whether God exists or not is merely an opinion. I would contend that just by living each and every person experiences a small fraction and unique part of God. I do not separate the self-evident reality from the divine and...
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