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  1. Mustang56

    Why do we treat mammals more humanely then the rest of sentient life?

    Well science indicates that based on observation, insects don't feel pain because their nervous system is different than ours and may lack pain receptors, nor would they need them since they vastly outnumber us and their lifespan is so short. Observation also indicates they don't know how to...
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    how do christians feel about abortion?

    We could go on for weeks about this and neither of us will be swayed. So that being said, I'm going to end it here on my behalf. However, I'm interested to hear what's YOUR criteria for morality? What makes something moral and immoral? I'd appreciate it if you could reference a systematic...
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    how do christians feel about abortion?

    Sex is an act. Fetus is a being. The fetus is a direct result of the act. Why is it immoral? Because abortion is immoral. You disagree? Define morality. Guess you don't bother reading the full paragraph, Answer me this, "bro". Is it ethical for someone who is in that position in her life...
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    Romney or Obama?

    4 years Nearly 50% more debt More on foodstamps Yep, he's doing great. I'll vote for Obama to continue his policies that pushed us towards this trend.
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    how do christians feel about abortion?

    The fetus to use her body Yes, it's a breed of dog that's known for aggression. When you have sex, there's a strong possibility for pregnancy to occur. That's the designed function of sex, that's why we have sexual organs, to reproduce. I'm not saying it was some God-willed function (I don't...
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    Opinions on Satan

    You can have Buddhism faith and that can lead to goodness for the individual's well being too. That doesn't make it the absolute truth.
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    how do christians feel about abortion?

    The big debate around abortion is whether the fetus has inalienable rights like all other humans in our society, because if it does, then abortion would violate human rights. And depending on the situation (willingly vs unwillingly), she allowed that to happen to herself (willingly had sex)...
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    how do christians feel about abortion?

    We're not talking about her body. It's about the fetus, another body not of her own but inside hers. EDIT: Also when I said immoral, that doesn't translate to (this shouldn't be allowed by law). No one, not even pro-choice advocates would agree that abortion is a 'good' thing. No one celebrates...
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    Does sexual activity before marriage really leave you feeling empty?

    Although I do not share your religious beliefs OP, I still think that although sex before marriage is permissible, it's up to the individual to determine its value. I think for myself I would love to find someone who understands that love for one another is an emotional bond and not a sexual...
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    Opinions on Satan

    Doesn't exist, just like all the other mythological parallels to him.
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    how do christians feel about abortion?

    I believe abortion is immoral if the female willingly has sex. She is therefore consenting to the possibility of pregnancy (even if protection is used, it can not be 100% guaranteed to prevent conception). If the woman was impregnated against her own will, that's when it gets really iffy. On...
  12. Mustang56

    Why do we treat mammals more humanely then the rest of sentient life?

    Why is humanity closest with mammals such as dogs, cats, horses, monkeys, etc; but has almost no regard whatsoever with the lives of insects or fish? Curious to hear your thoughts and whether you think we are morally obligated to treat animals humanely despite not receiving the same treatment.
  13. Mustang56

    Runaway Trolley, what do you do?

    You are remotely controlling a Trolley when something malfunctions and you cannot stop the trolley. The trolley is moving @ 60mph and will surely kill anyone in its path. On the track, there are 5 workers up ahead. On the track beside it, there is 1 worker. You aren't able to slow the...
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    Does free will exist?

    Technically I believe free will DOES exist, but man's law greatly hinders it. Not saying this is a bad thing since man's law promotes morality and prevents a sort of survival of the fittest society (laws protect the little guy just as much as the big guy) You aren't physically bound to your...
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    Life without God, Meaningless?

    When I first de-converted, I suffered with mild depression for a few days regarding this topic. I thought, without God or an afterlife, what is the point of life? Well, the point of life is life itself, and you can make it anything you want it to be. We have mental capabilities other species do...
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    Sacrificing your life to save another

    If someone who isn't Christian or doesn't believe in God/Jesus but sacrifices themselves to save another life for a good cause (example would be the boyfriends of some women in the Col. movie theatre shooting), do you think they deserve to go to heaven?
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    Are these considered bad morals?

    We aren't attacking your beliefs, we are challenging them. I myself as an agnostic (or atheist if that's what you prefer to label me since atheists are really agnostics anyway) wouldn't have a problem worshipping God and loving him and accepting Christ as my savior if I actually had reason to...
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    The "Unforgivable" sin?

    It's unfortunate that captioning the Outreach forum section (non-believers) labels Theology as the board to debate, yet it excludes any non Christian. Fair enough I suppose, it's your board.
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    The "Unforgivable" sin?

    I don't worship science. I simply use it to rationalize and piece together evidence. History is also a huge part of discovering the truth. One can point to many mythological parallels the Scripture has, such as gods born of virgins, heaven and hell, good ominous force vs evil ominous force...
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    The "Unforgivable" sin?

    Knowledge: acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition: knowledge of many things; the fact or state of knowing; the perception of fact or truth; clear and certain mental apprehension. I can't say for certain Christ or God exists. There is...