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Duppers

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26. As many iconic atheists have also pointed out...

Reply to DavidDvorkin (Reply #25)

Sun Dec 3, 2017, 04:15 PM

Dec 2017

Especially the scientists.

Btw, I've had the pleasure of speaking with Lawrence Krauss.

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Anyone else dislike the use of the word "karma"? [View all] Duppers Dec 2017 OP

I had a Zen Master tell me janterry Dec 2017 #1

Then I agree with this wise Zen Master. Duppers Dec 2017 #5

American buddhists janterry Dec 2017 #8

I would have to concede that point True Dough Dec 2017 #2

You defined the difference Duppers Dec 2017 #10

Being an atheist, I too dislike the definition and word Karma. DangerousUrNot Dec 2017 #3

Thank you! To me, believing in karma is ... Duppers Dec 2017 #9

Haha DangerousUrNot Dec 2017 #11

Good people do good... Duppers Dec 2017 #4

As an Atheist, I don't believe in karma. Mr.Bill Dec 2017 #6

😂 Duppers Dec 2017 #7

I dont mind it at all. I live it actually... Guilded Lilly Dec 2017 #12

That belief is personally empowering. Duppers Dec 2017 #14

Many thanks :) I lurk a bit here and will continue my spirits enlightenment 😎 Guilded Lilly Dec 2017 #15

Believe it or not.. Duppers Dec 2017 #18

If you really know Harris Brainstormy Dec 2017 #31

Wow. I wish I could describe myself with such clarity and grace. Ferrets are Cool Dec 2017 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author left-of-center2012 Dec 2017 #13

Indeed I am!! Duppers Dec 2017 #16

And, btw, it's their belief, not "they're." Duppers Dec 2017 #17

Oh looky ... left-of-center2012 Dec 2017 #21

Pay It Forward Bayard Dec 2017 #19

I like to practice "paying it forward." Duppers Dec 2017 #20

I don't object to karma. I think of it as consequences you set up by you own actions. Binkie The Clown Dec 2017 #22

I like that definition! Duppers Dec 2017 #23

Wrong, Duppers. Karma is what we used to call taking a bit of your own medicine. Nitram Dec 2017 #24

I agree with you DavidDvorkin Dec 2017 #25

As many iconic atheists have also pointed out... Duppers Dec 2017 #26

Cool. DavidDvorkin Dec 2017 #28

King borrowed it from Theodore Parker PassingFair Dec 2017 #34

Thanks DavidDvorkin Dec 2017 #36

I personally like the instant kind-- thucythucy Dec 2017 #27

☺ Duppers Dec 2017 #29

I don't dislike the word Brainstormy Dec 2017 #32

I wish that were its common meaning/usage. Duppers Dec 2017 #33

I believe that there can be a ripple effect from good or bad deeds. PassingFair Dec 2017 #35

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