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In reply to the discussion: Faith is the excuse we give ourselves to believe things without good reason [View all]WingDinger
(3,690 posts)3. There is no possible proof of god, save serious miracles.
Real science admits that they cannot detect spiritual things. Alluding to superiority, because you poopoo all things spiritual, shows a paucity of soul.
Outside of fools pushing for theocracy, it should be none of your damn business. Further, if you spout that shit to independents, and they sniff out your progressive-ism, you have dissuaded a potential dem for life.
Faith is not an excuse, it is a choice. That you have EXACTLY the same evidence as they, makes you cynical, not superior.
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Faith is the excuse we give ourselves to believe things without good reason [View all]
man4allcats
May 2012
OP
faith is something one uses to justify one's own prejudices - I believe it therefore it's true etc n
msongs
May 2012
#2
You actually don't know the odds of two beach rocks seeming to "fit" together?
edhopper
May 2012
#13
You might be happier if you could get rid of a anthropromorphic notion of God,
Thats my opinion
May 2012
#86
Yes, Karma, is the CONFIRMATION that cooperation is the secret to the success of mankind.
WingDinger
May 2012
#19
I have heart failure, and would rather die, than become a Dick, to get freebie heart fix.
WingDinger
May 2012
#25
what I said is: Karma, is confirmation that cooperation is the key to humankinds success.
WingDinger
May 2012
#28
You want me to identify the cosmic killjoy, and I answered you anthropologically.
WingDinger
May 2012
#30
Evidence that being generally uncooperative,and not rich and powerful enough to buy sycophants
WingDinger
May 2012
#32
Oh I'm sure Dick Cheney suffers greatly because all of DU considers him to be a jerk.
trotsky
May 2012
#34
What's funny is that when I used the hypothetical "you" in a discussion with Thats my opinion...
trotsky
May 2012
#106
I missed your revision, but I appreciate the effort--and take it at face value. Thanks.
Thats my opinion
May 2012
#119
This seems so ancedotal and inaccurate that I find it funny, you are proclaiming something special..
Humanist_Activist
May 2012
#74
Even if you dismiss the divinity hokum, there still is showing all sorts dignity and respect.
AlbertCat
May 2012
#50
It is oxyMORONIC, to believe it is possible to have faith in what you dont believe.
WingDinger
May 2012
#26
Proof that belief, is a choice, there are those that choose to believe that. Simple..
WingDinger
May 2012
#80
I deliberately left out the muddy part that would piss people off, but since you asked...
darkstar3
May 2012
#71
I think it is more about people not wanting to engage with fundies of any stripe.
Starboard Tack
May 2012
#100
Or two people having different beliefs constructed from their own experience...
eqfan592
May 2012
#138