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 Topic: Philosophy is just a hobby? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 9
Views: 351
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 Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Tue May 21, 2013 5:55 pm Subject: Philosophy is just a hobby? |
| Yeah, you can have maths factories. Ever heard of accountants? Or render farms? |
| Topic: Time to blow your mind!!! |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 15
Views: 564
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 5:23 am Subject: Time to blow your mind!!! |
| If you're playing chicken with an omniscient being, they will also know that you are playing. They will know exactly how to rattle you to make you swerve or, if you really cannot be influenced in that ... |
| Topic: Site Suggestions |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 176
Views: 32880
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Forum: WrongPlanet.net discussion Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 7:40 am Subject: Site Suggestions |
Alex is of the opinion that maintaining site continuity is more important than adding any new bells and whistles, as Aspies are notably sensitive to change.
Understandable. Slow, subtle change is t ... |
| Topic: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 212
Views: 6312
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:11 pm Subject: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
Respect for religion should be a matter of choice, not something demanded.
Actually, I think this is backwards. I will respect the believer on their own merits. I should, however, be entirely welco ... |
| Topic: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 212
Views: 6312
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 1:38 pm Subject: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
Respect for religion should be a matter of choice, not something demanded.
Actually, I think this is backwards. I will respect the believer on their own merits. I should, however, be entirely welco ... |
| Topic: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 212
Views: 6312
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:17 pm Subject: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
I haven't pushed God on anyone - I was specifically asked questions, which I answered with information.
I have no wish to convert anyone.
That is fine. Alas, there are some that DO push God on any ... |
| Topic: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 212
Views: 6312
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:49 pm Subject: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
God is there if you believe in him and want him to be there - it's a personal choice
So God isn't there if you don't want him to be?
No one's forcing you to believe in God if you don't want to
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| Topic: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 212
Views: 6312
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 11:45 am Subject: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
God doesn't need to make himself visible; the knowledge that he exists is enough for me
He's essentially just in peoples' own heads I'd say but he is still fulfilling a need in people and it's poss ... |
| Topic: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 212
Views: 6312
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:43 pm Subject: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
What is the difference between someone hiding and someone being invisible?
Intent? |
| Topic: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 212
Views: 6312
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:43 pm Subject: If God exists, why does He hide from us? |
If we deny the existence of God, it's a way to avoid responsibility.
How is the idea that an omnipotent being with a plan that has control over your life and soul NOT avoiding responsibility? Prayi ... |
| Topic: Do Americans understand celsius? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 67
Views: 4209
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 5:35 pm Subject: Do Americans understand celsius? |
Heh. Decimal fanatics...
I think it comes down to this, which is a footnote from Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman's "Good Omens":
NOTE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND AMERICANS: One shilling = Five Pee. It help ... |
| Topic: Definition of 'Friends' |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 10
Views: 450
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Forum: General Autism Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 2:07 pm Subject: Definition of 'Friends' |
I have a four level approach to defining friends, with higher levels being closer but requiring more maintenance.
I have a fair number of level 1 friends (work colleagues, etc) and a smaller number ... |
| Topic: Justice Zone - Forcing the Silver Rule |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 4
Views: 231
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Forum: Politics, Philosophy, and Religion Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:19 pm Subject: Justice Zone - Forcing the Silver Rule |
How did they manage to make crimes bounce back on the perpetrators?
Red Dwarf has always been more concerned with getting laughs than scientific realism. |
| Topic: How does a person with AS show that they like you? |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 13
Views: 666
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Forum: LGBT Discussion Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:14 pm Subject: How does a person with AS show that they like you? |
| Thanks everyone for the input. As of lately...well, I've gotten the cold shoulder a lot. He looks at me but doesn't approach me outside of class. Sometimes, he walks past me as if he doesn't know me. ... |
| Topic: Aspergers SUCKS. |
Thom_Fuleri
Replies: 199
Views: 34128
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Forum: The Haven Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:27 pm Subject: Aspergers SUCKS. |
So somebody who has a condition that is known for impairing one's ability to make social connections and struggles to connect with people because they're "just an arsehole?"
Are you serious?
Don ... |
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