Sides?
Britain is probably America's closest ally. Mit the Twit was speaking to a fellow conservative and managed to insult him. If (Gods forbid) he gets elected he will have to deal with less friendly folk and try and avoid causing wars. A tiny bit of diplomatic ability might be a bonus in...
To put it simply; no.
We must take responsibility for ourselves. There may be times when we want to take certain risks, but in that case we acknowledge those risks and accept the possible consequences.
When it comes to sex, yes we enjoy it, perhaps we indulge in it, but we should aim to do so...
Okay I respect that you are trying to find some middle way and to remove the hatred you perceive on both sides of the argument as you see it. The problem is that the hatred is not caused by the same things.
On the Christian side, where there is hatred, it stems from a totally false, archaic...
Well I am a Theistic Satanist, but I am heavily influenced by Paganism in general, Ancient Egyptian metaphysics and Taoism. Perhaps a strange combination but it seems to be working for me.
I like that very much. The only thing that doesn't work for me is the line "We pledge to for ever walk the Path of the Left-Hand".
Forever is a long time and while I walk that path myself, I don't want to rule out other options for enlightenment that may emerge. When speaking of a limitless...
He doesn't accuse me of anything. He does prompt me to examine my true beliefs, feelings and opinions; to question assumptions and to live as authentically as possible. I happen to be a theistic Satanist, many Satanists are non theistic. If they were to refer to Satan's role as accuser, I guess...
There are many types of meditation. Some require special forms and patterns of breathing. Some require a lot of activity. Some require stillness of mind. Some require loosing yourself. Some require focusing on one thought or one part of the body to the exclusion of all else. Masturbation can...
Okay, well I think masturbation can be good for you on a physical, mental/psychological and spiritual level. It is part of your internal fine tuning process; just as a maestro fine tunes his/her instrument so we need to fine tune our bodies to get our balance and harmony right and to express...
I can't fault your argument, I use the same one myself quite often on matters of personal choice.
However, in this case the government is considering making it easier to gamble. (Thus easier for addicts to bring themselves and their families to ruin).
Would it be right for the government to...
But very often it is not their own money. Addicted gamblers will often steal from anywhere (including their own families) to bet more money.
(And banking institutions will use OUR money).
What are your views on gambling?
Some conservative politicians here in the UK are discussing the possibility of further relaxing the gambling laws so that casinos and gambling machines are more easily available in ordinary towns.
While I fully admit it goes against what I normally believe...
^^ Sadly I have to go to work now so don't have time to reply in detail. I don't think masturbation (or anything else) are meaningless just because they may or may not lead to physical pleasure or spiritual development.
I think masturbation has physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.