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Recent content by Ophiolite

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    This Is How World Wars Start

    You have the wrong audience. You should be speaking to the the Beasts. We little people have no power and are way too divided.
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    The primary difference between our two moral systems appears to be that in mine I don't consider followers of the others to be representatives of Belial. I think we're done.
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    Really.
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    It is an informed opinion. I find it interesting you focus on the aggressive side of human nature, by seeing things as imposing values upon others, when I specifically praise and affirm the value of cooperation, not power plays. You seem to wish to impose your values on me; I am suggesting that...
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    Evolution involves a balance of agression and cooperation. The success of humans is a consequence of extensive cooperation. I derive my moral compass from that observation. The Sermon on the Mount, for the most part, reflects that. It's The Golden Rule to be found expressed in various ways in...
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    Very, very slightly, but I was able to recover.
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    Thank you for this suggestion. I recognise and applaud your intent in making it. I raise my hat to you. However, in the context of this thread and my commitment to @Jerry N. to view the video and comment on it I am left appalled, astounded and aghast. I take my commitment to view the video to...
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    Let me explore the reasons you have encountered for atheists to become atheists in regard to my own situation: Disbelieve in God, because of the bad things He has allowed to happen. Not applicable to me. First, I found the "God moves in mysterious ways" an adequate get-out clause. Secondly, by...
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    Former Trump supporter Pamela Hemphill refuses and returns her Jan. 6 pardon; apparently the only one to do so

    If I try to put myself in Ms. Hemphill's position I find it quite natural to think. "We did wrong. What we did was wrong. I don't care about legal minutae, it's a matter of right and wrong. We were wrong. We were guilty." Your demand that she use the word guilty in a precise legal manner seems...
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    Thank you for that prompt and detailed reply. I shall watch the video, probably multiple times, and let you know my thoughts. Don't expect a quick turnaround, but if the silence seems interminable please do give me a nudge - on this thread, or via a pm.
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    Thank you Jerry. I might, indeed, find it interesting, but I am generally disinclined to view videos without some proper insight into their contents. I hope you will agree that the text on YouTube thumbnails typically falls into the category of clickbait. And since I dislike manipulation of any...
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    I will answer your question even although it has nothing to do with the subject matter of this thread, which is the alleged crisis of evolutionary theory. Whether or not there is such a crisis is wholly unaffected by my former faith, or current apostasy. And my acceptance of evolutionary theory...
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    The rise of Democratic Socialism

    Where is the insult? I described how your post - an abrupt "No" to @Fantine's post - being inaccurate gave a negative impression and asked you "what am I missing". It's the reverse of an insult. I alerted you too a possible problem with your post and asked you tell me where I was wrong. I'm...
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    Darwinian evolution - still a theory in crisis.

    This is somewhat off topic, but it is not unusual for atheists to be interested in scripture. This could be for all sorts of reasons: An interest in comparative religion. A holdover from a former believe in Christianity Curiosity Relevance to history Exploration of different ethical principles...
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    The rise of Democratic Socialism

    An internet search will reveal it described as proverb, idiom, saying, etc. I accept all of these terms as valid. Odd that you should be so particular. I'm happy with the American Heritage definition of a proverb: A short pithy saying in frequent and widespread use that expresses a basic truth...
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