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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: The emergence of life: could it be different? |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 1:47 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,537
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Awesomelyglorious wrote: Most scientists today accept evolutionary theory as the correct view of how life emerged.
WRONG! That science is called Abiogenesis. Evolutionary theory only explains how life changes. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: White Muslims? |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 1:44 pm
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Replies: 159
Views: 12,397
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| there are such things as inter-racial marriages, and there are also white people who convert to islam. i know (and know of, in the latter case) several. as for "lefties showing solidarity"... well, that wouldn't happen, as it's so bloody patronising, for a start. Good old vetivert need to come back... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Things You Would Like To See An Evolutionist Explain |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 1:42 pm
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,312
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Jono wrote: That's not a satisfactory explanation. It doesn't explain why there is female sexual pleasure. \
Sex isn't just for reproduction, it's also for social bonding. Female esxual pleasure most likely has to do with emotional bonding. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Orwell |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 1:35 pm
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,911
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Awesomelyglorious wrote: ChrisHitchens wrote: The real Orwell was most likely an atheist. This is important because the WP Orwell seeks to emulate the real Orwell in every way, shape and form.
He's sure going to have a hard time getting a job as an Imperial Policeman in Burma.  |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Orwell |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 12:24 pm
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Replies: 44
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| The real Orwell was most likely an atheist. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Cult guru sued by former parishioners |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 12:21 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
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pezar wrote: Religion and neurotypicality do NOT go together.
Which is to say that the majority of the human race is insane.
I agree! |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: God |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 12:18 pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,934
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Giftorcurse wrote: God = Big Brother
QFT!  |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Thinking about renouncing Christianity |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 12:15 pm
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Replies: 160
Views: 13,685
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| Maybe people will like me better if I do. Maybe I could have a relationship with someone who has the same interests if I do this. Doing something just so people will like you is about the worst reason to do anything. well, what if that is the only motivation to do anything? Anyway, I believe I coul... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Believers in God, I need your help |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 12:13 pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,101
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The god of the bible doesn't exist outside of the minds of those who believe in him.
Any questions? |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Do we still want muslims in our western nations? |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 12:10 pm
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Replies: 104
Views: 8,397
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| Hahaha! Somalia and Sudan are both Islamic countries! Point, set, match! North Korea is arguably the most religious country on earth. The Father (Kim Il Sung) is still president despite being DEAD. The son (Kim Jong Il) is said to be a re-incarnation of the father. As soon as the find a holy spirit,... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Do we still want muslims in our western nations? |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 17 Nov 2009, 1:06 am
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Replies: 104
Views: 8,397
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| Islam is incompatible with modern civilization. ...next question. muslim nations that seem to be doing quite well, with modern civilization: Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Brunei, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Malaysia, Turkey, the list goes on, in fact MOST muslim countries seem to... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Do we still want muslims in our western nations? |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 10:00 pm
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Replies: 104
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Islam is incompatible with modern civilization.
...next question. |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Thinking about renouncing Christianity |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 16 Nov 2009, 9:59 pm
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Replies: 160
Views: 13,685
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Tim_Tex wrote: Maybe people will like me better if I do.
Maybe I could have a relationship with someone who has the same interests if I do this.
Doing something just so people will like you is about the worst reason to do anything.
"Above all else, to thine self be true" |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: People do not exist |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009, 11:24 pm
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Replies: 49
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| Additionally, I included myself in my analysis, so this isn't a matter of solipsism. This is much closer to straight-up nihilism. Before you go to bed, do you read Nitsche and masturbate? :wink: :lol: The direction you are going is the opposite of mine in some ways. Solipsism is more of a result of... |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: Are there any Christians on the forum? :-) |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009, 10:29 pm
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Replies: 61
Views: 6,015
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LiberalJustice wrote: I'm a Christian, but I'm a Non-Conservative Christian.
How are all 5 of you doing these days?  |
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Topic: 9 signs that America is in decline |
| ChrisHitchens |
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009, 10:20 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
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| They didn't even mention our crumbling infrastructure, fragile currency and foriegn invasion from the south. |
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