When I was in a junior in high school I met and exclusively dated a devout Roman Catholic. To me she was the most Christian person I ever associated with: selfless, intelligent, hardworking, studious, a natural around children, great sense of humor, humble, and never made any fuss over her...
It seems that way to me too, but then I think about Isaac Asimov's concept of psychohistory in his "Foundation" series of novels, where its protagonist, Hari Seldon, utilizes mathematics to predict the fall of the Galactic Empire. I wonder if statistics itself is capable of predicting highly...
I'm more partial to Strawberry and Orange jello, myself. :drool:
Good and evil to me are merely human ideas, a continuum on which we as individuals exist, neither fully one way or the other, with a complex and subjective "harm/help" concept thrown in for good measure.
I write my thoughts in a small green notebook I carry around with me in my coat pocket. I also try to read a little bit of poetry to flex my artistic muscles.
It didn't play much of a role for me when I was a kid. I was raised Catholic for the first few years of my life, being baptized twice as an infant, going to Mass with mother and my siblings, even spending my first grade year in a Catholic school. I didn't like it much, because I thought all of...
I'd make sure to bring some hot dogs, marshmallows, and popcorn with me. :D
I'd have to see who was responsible first before investing myself in it
I share this same sentiment
Hear hear! :bow:
Aww, shucks! I need to marry a good looking, sexy person then if I am to have any guarantee of...
In my earlier religiously zealous days I would've thought you a kook, but now, after maturing considerably, I'd say "cool!" and ask you more specific questions and gain a better understanding of, and a respect for, your beliefs
Ain't that the truth! :yes:
David Hume in his books An Enquiry into Human Understanding and Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion contain some very fascinating arguments concerning this topic. His views on miracles actually match some of your statements quite well.
You Are an Ice Storm
You Are an Ice Storm
You are much more serious than you look. On the surface, you're quite calm and even a bit enchanting.
However, under the wrong circumstances, you can be a real...
Not to mention all those people involved in extramarital affairs and polyamory. Where do we draw the line at?
That's what I heard too, in addition to them having more sex than married couples do :rolleyes:. Cohabitation I think is one of the most, if not the most, prevalent paradoxes in...