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Recent content by ThinkingEnigma

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    Is anyone pro-choice consistently?

    It's called Libertarianism, mate.
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    Ask me whatever

    My favorite food is a tie between a well made rack of ribs, or my mom's homemade lasagna. (I guess I'm even more like a cat now that I think about it. I would need to work on my girth in order to measure up to that particular cartoon cat though)
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    Ask me whatever

    I would have to say Los Angeles, CA. Besides having an amazing film and television industry (My chosen field) there, they also have great weather, and amazing places to do parkour. Some sort of cat. Besides being quite intelligent, they also have a wonderful grasp of how to get anywhere they want.
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    Moral Absolutes

    Please forgive me if I sound a bit incoherent. I'm quite tired right now, but I felt that I had to respond. I'll clarify in the morning. I personally don't believe that there are any moral absolutes, and I have yet to meet anyone who truly believes in them either. Many people pay lip service to...
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    Is it wrong for parents to use shame to motivate children?

    I think that it is only acceptable in a few very limited situations. The video game example above would be a good example. Even then, it needs to be done in moderation.
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    How do atheists generally feel about religious people?

    Most of the Christians that I know are generally wonderful people who haven't given much thought to their worldviews outside of watching Answers in Genesis DVDs. I do know several older Christians who have given their faith a great deal of thought, however, and I respect them immensely. Most of...
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    Dexter this season

    I completely agree. The writers of Dexter have done some brilliant writing this season. I can't wait to see what they do with this story arc. I do like the contrast between Brother Sam and Professor Gellar. I would like to see what they would do with a full blown atheist as opposed to Dexter's...
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    Do Short Subjects Count as Movies?

    I think that short films take just as much talent, if not more, to create. Now whether they can be considered movies is quite another matter. To me, movies imply feature length films. I would say that short films fit with movies very well because they often tell stories that are difficult to...
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    How long have you played piano?

    I have played piano/keyboard for 15 yrs. now. I have also played a variety of other instruments including French Horn, ukelele, and harp (not just a girl's instrument).
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    Ask me whatever

    I tried to reflect myself when I chose my username. I tend to be very intellectual about things and seek to unravel any sort of puzzle or problem that I am faced with [Thinking]. At the same time, I am constantly trying to know more and more about myself, but the deeper I go, the more...
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    Ask me whatever

    Feel free to ask me just about anything.
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    Free Will and Prison

    I think that the main issue here is that we are currently dealing with a system based on the principle of retribution. Part of what causes this is the whole eye for an eye thing. As we can see from the recidivism rate in the US (estimated to be around 80-90% depending on who you ask) this...
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    Greetings from your friendly neighborhood atheist

    Hello. I am an atheist in search of a good place to ask honest questions, and hopefully have an open and friendly dialogue. I have no ill will towards my theist comrades. I believe that open but rigorous dialouge and debate is the best way to present your views. Let me give you some...