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  1. Alex_G

    Defend Hell

    As you ask for the defence of 'your concept of hell', i assume there is some flexibility in what we are talking about. In talking about hell, i dont share any literal religious interpretation of it, but can imagine and semi rationalise a possible version of it. If hell were to exist i would...
  2. Alex_G

    Moral Sense and Perspective

    Based on some research being conducted at Harvard University, i wanted to ask the forum a couple of moral questions out of curiosity. 2 scenarios will be presented below, and i would like you to answer the 2 questions that follow each. Please try and answer as honestly as u can. :) 1. Six...
  3. Alex_G

    What constitutes an abnormal person?

    When we say 'normal', it could refer to many things. One kind might be normality defined in relation to some given standard. Such that someone living in their town have their relationships and understandings of people built on certain facts that appear to be present, stable and consistent in all...
  4. Alex_G

    Abortion for profit advertising - Yes/No?

    Whether you agree with abortion or not, the question of whether it is something profit can be morally made on is slightly different question. Additionally its a separate question as to whether you think tv adverts should exist for such clinics. In my mind abortion is an important issue, and in...
  5. Alex_G

    Did Jesus really have to die for our sins?

    The idea of human sacrifice never sits well with me. I think empathy elicited can be real, but by no means is that 'good' a legitimate justification for the forced closure of some1ns life.
  6. Alex_G

    Would you call this suicide?

    The actual death itself isnt really a suicide per say. If he is killed in battle whilst performing at his best (ie not taking active measures to clearly ensure his death) the exact event of when he is precisely killed if ever is not privy to him, and thus he isnt the direct author of his own...
  7. Alex_G

    Dawkins celebrates

    I agree that science should be challenged, thats what makes it such a successful model. Validly challenging current theories is what science is all about, and should be encouraged. Teaching kids to think about new ideas, experiments and ways of testing hypotheses is important. Its however very...
  8. Alex_G

    Dawkins celebrates

    I think that when something runs contrary to established science, it doesnt just mean different on the surface, but fundamentally different. Not so much different in content, but rather in how it was arrived at. Such that the definition of science includes a framework that allows for new and...
  9. Alex_G

    Dawkins celebrates

    The Government should be doing what is best and in keeping with the views of the people of that country, and so may be, not least for any other reason, democratically defendable in taking such action in the UK. Additionally, and i think more importantly, good education is a real virtue, and to...
  10. Alex_G

    "Are you scientifically literate? Take our quiz"

    40 out of 50 here. Had some shocking mistakes, such as putting fruit fly instead of pea plant....the shame!
  11. Alex_G

    Whose 'logic' is it anyway?

    How do you come to the conclusion of a God existing in the first place to be included here in your argument? If it was by means of some human faculty of yours, which no doubt it was, then isnt its reliability simply limited by your faculties in the same way your argument points out? How can you...
  12. Alex_G

    Where freedom of religion ends

    No, but the child cant provide informed consent. They cant say yes or no to the specific treatment on account of them not being able to grasp all the information and ramifications attached, such that an adult can. How can you expect a child to actively ask for a transfusion on their own?? A...
  13. Alex_G

    Where freedom of religion ends

    The point is that the child cant be expected to be capable of saying 'I want the blood'. Thats why their a vulnerable party incapable of giving valid informed consent. Thats why such huge responsibility lies on the parents to make decisions on their behalf. However, i believe that when powerful...
  14. Alex_G

    Where freedom of religion ends

    You just changed your point. If the parent is making medical decisions for a child its because they are incapable of informed consent on their own. By definition they arnt going to be capable of having a complicated worldview that might include such things as denying a blood transfusion on...
  15. Alex_G

    Where freedom of religion ends

    Yeah, additionally its the fact that the content of religious belief is in fact almost entirely arbitrary when considering certain topics such as modern day healthcare. It has no authority on such matters, even if its perceived to be by some. In that sense, to use such arbitrary information to...
  16. Alex_G

    Where freedom of religion ends

    Not unquestionably in charge. High stakes means respect for some1's worldview can be trumped. Even if they truly believe that their actions are in the best interest of the child it only lends to demonstrate the potential dangers of devout religious belief.
  17. Alex_G

    Where freedom of religion ends

    I for one agree with you. Even though i can see how this is something that is difficult to define rigorously (especially 'affecting other people'), i still think you have a powerful point and a legitimate concern. In general i think its a sensible and morally defendable position to fully allow...
  18. Alex_G

    What Would Be Lost?

    Great art and architecture would be a big one for me.
  19. Alex_G

    Speed of light is constant?

    not read the article yet, but the speed of light isnt constant. It varies depending on what its travelling through. Its speed through a vaccum is however a constant.
  20. Alex_G

    Post your pic!

    Ah cool! Ye it was my 1st time in Edinburgh actually. Good fun, although it was a mission fighting through the crowds to find toilets! We deployed like some special ops team lol. You ever been before?
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