Yes, you explained it well, but I don't agree with your reasoning. As this is not a general debate, however, I will leave it here. Thanks for your reply.
I'm not wishing to denigrate anyone's views or beliefs here, but can I ask what the point of asceticism is? I can fully go along with no stealing and non-violence, but why ration food, liquid and sex?
How do you benefit from this? How does the deprivation or curtailment of basic needs translate...
On Thursday, I was speaking to a christian pupil of mine. He told me - in his words - that I was "steeped in sin and shrouded in evil". This is from a 16 year old boy from a very religious family. I pointed out to him that I have never raped anyone. killed anyone, I no longer involve myself in...
I think what the_naturalist may be getting at is: if the bible is the inspired word of god, what is that kind of punishment doing in there (in addition to offering up your daughter for rape, the best way to treat your slaves etc)? Is it reflective of a fair, just and all loving deity?
Enlightened One
I agree - wear a tie. I personally can't stand wearing them and find them pointless, but I wouldn't turn up for an interview without one. Bite the bullet for the short time you need to wear it!
Good luck with the interviews. )(
Interesting idea, EliotWild
I wouldn't share the knowledge with others for the reasons you gave above. Many people need to believe in something, whether it's gods, astrology, tarot or whatever, so who am I to take it away from them?
The only exception I would make to that approach would be...
I agree that it is a pointless exercise. In a sense, it trivialises one's heritage, reducing it to a certificate hung on the wall.
Acknowledging your heritage should be in the learning of the songs, stories and history of that culture, not paying some faceless government agency for the...
I agree. The problem is when people of one religion start telling followers of other religions / no religion that they are destined for eternal damnation if they don't adhere to their religion (sorry - that was a clumsy sentence). Using scare tactics on others is unacceptable (especially on...