1. I agree mostly with what mball1297 said. The more we encounter something on a habitual basis, the more attached we become to it. Human-human relationships are more valuable to us than human-plant relationships because they define our day to day social existence.
2. In my opinion, animals...
I used to be pretty Conservative on this issue, but I've adopted more Moderate political views as of late and have begun to rethink my former position, and that is of the right a citizen has to end his or her life.
Should it be acceptable for anyone of sound mind and body to make and carry...
I described myself as a Moderate.
As far as the economy goes, I am a Free Market Capitalist.
As far as ethics go, however, I dip into the right-hand side of things more often than not. :yes:
I believe Jesus was referring to how God, the Holy Spirit, and himself are all part of the Holy Trinity.
Jesus seems to talk in John 14:6 about how God was made into a man to save the world from Hell. Christian doctrine teaches that only through Jesus can people be pardoned of their sins and...
1. I think it foolish for anyone to be so entirely staunch in their convictions that they refuse to even entertain the possibility that they may be wrong; and I myself have, and continue to question my beliefs everyday. And in light of new information, my beliefs change over time.
For...
I am a product of the universe and therefore unable to define it nor conceptualize it. Just as a computer can never overcome human intelligence, just as the sun will never rotate around the Earth, I will never be able to define something greater than myself.
So no, I don't know, and can...
An Atheist is someone who, for one reason or another, does not believe in any Gods, deities, or any sort of religious doctrine.
An Agnostic is someone who is hesitant to believe in something that cannot be proven or inherently known. They withold judgment until more evidence is given to...
Overall: 65% Conservative, 35% Liberal
Social Issues: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal
Personal Responsibility: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal
Fiscal Issues: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal
Ethics: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal
Defense and Crime: 50% Conservative, 50% Liberal
Hmmm.. I hade no...
I agree with the indignation you feel. :149:
I think it's pretty ignorant how some religious people automatically equate nontheism with immorality. I also think it's kind of funny how I can turn the ball around on them and equate theism with intolerance, nonsense, and faith without...