Entries from October 2009
Back in August, we discussed the question Are Cats Evil?
The discussion touched on:
Can something in the universe be considered inherently “evil”, or is evil rather a human construct, just our way of seeing things?
If cats aren’t considered evil, can humans be considered evil?
The differences between being evil and doing evil
Is it evil to wonder if [...]
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Categories: Worldviews
Tags: Ask the Audience · Lies
October 10th, 2009 · 5 Comments
Prior to relocating, I discovered some of my grandfather’s old books on our family bookshelf that really interested me. On my previous visit home, I kidnapped three, and decided they’re now mine. For a while, anyway — my sister might object to the way I just phrased that , especially due to the [...]
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Categories: Personal · Religion and Science
Tags: Nietzsche · Philosophy
October 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment
I can’t remember when exactly I watched the movie Wanted, but I do remember the two blog posts it inspired me to write. So here’s the first…
Why is “you have to believe!” so pervasive in our culture? The “you have to believe!” meme appears to be hiding around every corner. Including Wanted, wherein the protagonist [...]
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Categories: Religion and Science
Tags: Belief · Movies · Wanted
CS Lewis' Mistake?:
Precepts and Faith:
"Community" versus "Tribe":
Joss Whedon on Faith and True Believers:
Aiding and Abetting Dubai?:
Creationists Believe Lions Originally Ate Plants: