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Our subconsious suggests the first city that comes to mind, but we can choose to answer differently. One might first think Detroit, then consider Phoenix... or maybe Buffalo... but then answer with Toronto. I do think there is a tendency for our actions to "fall in line" with our subconcious...

“Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.” - Archimedes I wonder if he has considered that were we not composed of particles, we would not even be able to contemplate free will. Each of us exists on the atomic and subatomic level. Our brains...

I'd imagine that some countries might drag their feet. Why wait for them? The sooner the better. Abolishing the death penalty reduces the odds, however slim those odds may be, of innocent people being put to death. It has happened before and it can happen again. Even one innocent person being...

"And what happens will change you to some extent," as you said. I don't disagree. Our circumstances, and the extent to which we can act within those circumstances, can vary considerably. A homeless guy may very well find himself in that position through no fault of his own. It probably happens...

My argument is that a purely deterministic position has little pragmatic value. Sometimes, we can choose. Other times, we cannot. Your position is similar to arguing that it is "all nature" or "all nurture" in the nature vs. nurture debate. Neither extreme parses with reality. My level of...

If that's how you choose to describe it. ;) This debate is a bit like nature vs. nurture. The pragmatist in me says that reality takes a bit of both. Although there's a lot that we don't get to choose in life, there's much that we do. And for free will to exist, all it takes is a little...

I agree that "western liberal democracy" isn't very specific. It's also worth noting that the people who created it had a wide variety of beliefs. Some were worldly and others were godly. Regardless, it should be distinguished from God's kingdom, which can be described as a monarchy unlike any...

Western Liberal Democracy is flawed, but it's arguably less flawed than the alternatives. We are free to attempt to solve its problems. We have a chance, however big or small, to steer the ship. To correct its course through a system of votes, checks, and balances. To follow our own consciences...

No. It should be unacceptable to harass students or teachers. If he violated the school dress code, then he should be spoken to privately by the school administration, but not subject to harassment. If parents don't like the dress code, then they may try to have that changed, but don't harass...

The original date of Easter can be determined through its relation to Passover. The timing of Jesus' crucifixion is well documented in the Bible. My understanding is that a group early Christians wanted to disentangle it from the Jewish celebration. Hence, the referencing of other calendars...

Historically, men comprised an even smaller percentage of single homeowners, but the home ownership gap is narrowing. Apparently, due to improvements in male life expectancy...

As much as I'd like to see better pay for fast food employees, the existence of those jobs depends on the business remaining financially solvent. Most fast food jobs were never intended for subsistence to begin with. They were for teenagers and young adults who need extra cash and probably still...

According to Jesus: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the...

The topic is fornication. Not abortion. Although I personally maintain that abortion should be illegal, it's quite possible to fornicate in ways that don't result in pregnancy. And that's what this thread is about. Whether it should be illegal for people to fornicate. If I recall correctly...

Are you wishing to debate John 3:16? 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever...

No. Should we also outlaw gluttony, laziness, and making bad financial decisions? I think some things are better left as matters of conscience. Especially if we want to live in a free society. Fornication should be discouraged, avoided, and treated as socially unacceptable, but not outlawed.

Similar can be said for kissing babies.

Under original sin, we are those people. However, we are to identify with the prodigal son as we have been forgiven. Our sins, no matter how small or large they may seem to others, were enough to separate us from God. Although God hates evil, and he does so justly, he also loves us enough to...

The prodigal son was loved by his father. The question is whether the ungodly will return home to God. This doesn't mean that God condones ungodly behavior.