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  1. Boethiah

    On Blaming the Victim of Poverty, etc.

    When a person is impoverished because he spent all of his money on booze, it is his own fault. When a person is impoverished because his government caused the economy to collapse, it is the government's fault. Sometimes a person is born poor and doesn't have a very good chance of escaping...
  2. Boethiah

    Can one find spirituality within technology?

    I just read this article on BBC: BBC News - Sweden recognises new file-sharing religion Kopimism Basically, a religion in Sweden called Kopimism has finally gained government recognition, making the Swedish government the first government to recognize the religion. It is apparently based upon...
  3. Boethiah

    Kim Jong IL Dead

    He led his nation with an iron fist, and millions suffered for it. That being said, I hope he rests in peace. Furthermore, I hope his son leads the nation towards something better than what it's at now.
  4. Boethiah

    Is it natural to be "religious" or believe in god?

    I'm not sure if it is biological. I'd say that it is largely societal. Most areas of the world have some sort of religious tradition deeply entrenched within the populace. Many people grow up with religion. Being taught something from an early age helps reinforce something, and I'd imagine much...
  5. Boethiah

    Which religion should I try?

    I would say that the best religion is the one you create for yourself because it'll fit you perfectly with time. However, not everyone wants to do this. I would consider reading up on a bunch of religions. Have you looked into of the various Pagan or nature based religions? This may interest...
  6. Boethiah

    What do You do to commune with God?

    I was sitting alone in the dark in some state of quasi-prayer, and I think I entered this state of complete connection with the stillness around me. I felt like a member of the whole rather than a free agent. The moment in time when I was able to not think about what I was because my mind and...
  7. Boethiah

    I've been preparing my mind, body and soul for 11/11/11.

    I've been preparing my mind, body and soul for 11/11/11.
  8. Boethiah

    If Jesus came back in 1999.....

    When I was younger than thirteen, I always fudged my age on the registration. Not saying that Jesus would ever tell a lie, but... :p
  9. Boethiah

    Why Have You Left Your Church?

    Maybe about 75%. I credit the other 25% to wrong time, wrong belief, as well as a shift in world view (which somewhat overlaps with the 75%).
  10. Boethiah

    Why Have You Left Your Church?

    I am a spiritual libertarian. I did not like being told things about spirituality. I own my soul!
  11. Boethiah

    Transhumanism and Religion(s)

    Can you elaborate on what "reliably correlated" means? Yes, but I am not question that. I am supporting the notion that presently, the only way to "enhance the human condition", meaning improving quality of life etc can only come about through the development of technologies that reach those...
  12. Boethiah

    Beliefs Of Dinotaurians

    How does Dinotaurianism view other religions?
  13. Boethiah

    What exactly is it?

    I agree with you completely. I think polytheism has grasped culture, at least in the West (I don't know about anywhere else), because of its foreign nature. Polytheism is an oftentimes forgotten concept to many people I know at least (or dismissed). I think polytheistic ideas are making a...
  14. Boethiah

    Nothing Exists

    One doubts what they perceive because one perceives with their senses, which can fool the person doing the perceiving. One also doubts what they perceive because he has nothing physical to compare. This how I view reality philosophically. Evil is tougher to tackle. However, if one looks at...
  15. Boethiah

    Transhumanism and Religion(s)

    I'm not sure how some religions view Transhumanism, but I do know that before humanity can begin working towards being super-humans, we have to be able to feed everyone and get everyone access to clean drinking water. Many religions want to improve the human condition with spirituality, but I...
  16. Boethiah

    Still a Seeker GASH!!

    My first advice would be to keep on seeking. It is fun to seek for new ideas and feel what is right for you, but it can also be frustrating. Finding something that you're not familiar with is not easy! Also, have you tried inventing a religion? Sometimes other religions just don't fit right...
  17. Boethiah

    What does "I believe in God" mean to you?

    I believe in God at my own pace. I believe in myself and my tendency to change the way I perceive the Higher Power, whether it is a metaphor for the universe, a single Being, or a collection of Beings. How I view God is not as important as how I live my life. My perception of God, albeit...
  18. Boethiah

    Seeking a belief....

    Yes, read whatever you can from a variety of sources I say. Gaining knowledge is a good way to come to a conclusion. Also, do not be afraid of developing your own spirituality or drawing from unconventional sources. Whatever works for you is good for you.
  19. Boethiah

    Baha'i Faith and Rastafarianism

    Baha'is believe that the next Manifestation of God will not arrive until 1,000 years have expired. From the Kitab'i'Aqdas. So, any person who claims to be a prophet of God from Baha'u'llah until the 1,000 year mark is up will most likely not get much support from the Baha'i community.
  20. Boethiah

    Rockstar preachers

    Bruce Barton described Jesus Christ as the founder of modern business. Perhaps these preachers have been taking that to heart. As long as the preaching doesn't hurt anyone, it isn't necessarily wrong. I'm sure these preachers give a lot of hope and counsel to their listeners. A fleet of private...
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