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  1. Kartari

    If atheism is a 'lack of a position', then it can't be the default position

    Hi syncretic, I have no problem with calling atheism a position, either in its strong or weak form. Even in its weak form, one can have a position of lacking faith in the existence of gods in the same way one can view zero as a valid number. It is the position of being unconvinced that gods...
  2. Kartari

    Are you an atheist? if so, What is your POV about God?

    Okay... well, I did not originally indicate a default position. You brought this up. Nor did I describe weak atheism as atheism, in fact I clarified the distinction between strong and weak atheism... ?
  3. Kartari

    Are you an atheist? if so, What is your POV about God?

    Hi syncretic, No it doesn't. Why would my choice of the word "convinced" convince you otherwise? I more specifically view weak atheism (i.e. lack of belief in gods) as the default position btw.
  4. Kartari

    Are you an atheist? if so, What is your POV about God?

    Hi Segev, I agree. It's a common misunderstanding of atheism. You describe the difference between asserting that no gods exist (i.e. hard atheism) and lacking belief in gods' existence (i.e. soft atheism). The former implies a firm resistance to believing in gods, while the latter is a more...
  5. Kartari

    America: you're already great

    Probably both... but I'm with you there, lol. There are indeed some exceptional singers, to be fair. But the music itself (especially with respect to composition, and often lyrically) tends to be overly simplistic, derivative, repetitive, and rather boring imo. And stuff is overly processed now...
  6. Kartari

    Native American religions without chest piercing

    Hi Thirza, Valjean is correct. The Sun Dance has been isolated to Plains Indian religions (i.e. the Midwest), but has not been practiced elsewhere. I want to clarify that there is no such thing as a singular Native American religion, but rather a plethora of native religions. Indeed, there...
  7. Kartari

    America: you're already great

    Hi Revoltingest, Unfortunately, I have heard of them. Funny... for me, a LOT of pop music well fits the description of "derivative, repetitive and formulaic." Guess I'm getting old. :)
  8. Kartari

    America: you're already great

    Hi Revoltingest, I do not see much misrepresentation of Trump's statements in the media. Honestly, his own statements speak for themselves to show how terribly unfit for the presidency he is. There's no need to misrepresent him. I'd say he digs his own political grave quite well all by...
  9. Kartari

    America: you're already great

    Hi Revoltingest, Trump has made numerous statements that make it all too clear how ignorant, reckless, and damaging he'd be, however. If some of his supporters don't see it this way, they are clearly not paying much attention. His earlier statement that he intended to ban all Muslims from...
  10. Kartari

    Do you trust Hillary?

    Hi Nowhere, You're very wrong about Trump. He does make blatant lies that are obviously wrong at times. But he makes up many of his "facts," often selective partial truths at best cherry-picked to give his ideas the appearance of better merit, and the rest are entire BS. Trump is a con artist...
  11. Kartari

    Do you trust Hillary?

    Hi FearGod, No. You're raising two separate issues here. To your first point, I wouldn't say she "deserves" my vote. Rather, she is by far the superior, safer, and sane candidate for president. Trump is a much bigger liar by comparison, and demonstrably so. Concerning your claim that "she...
  12. Kartari

    Obama: "I’d invite Mr. Trump to stop whining...."

    Hi leibowde, Let's not forget that Trump's policies are not well thought out or researched to begin with. It's clear from the months of statements he's made that he actually just makes up things on the spot when he's asked (i.e. his claim that women should be arrested for having abortions...
  13. Kartari

    Obama: "I’d invite Mr. Trump to stop whining...."

    Hi leibowde, He seems to be good at one thing: appearing confident about the nonsense which comes forth from his mouth. He's not even a very good con artist imho, yet many continue to believe his foolish conspiracy theories, his ignorant ramblings, deeply faulty policies, and whitewash his...
  14. Kartari

    Trump Threatens to Jail Clinton if He Wins Election!

    Hi Altfish, It's been fairly obvious to me for a long time now that Trump is not very well informed about the duties and limitations of the job he is campaigning for. One of his advisors probably had to inform him afterwards that he can't exactly just jail someone as President...
  15. Kartari

    Trump Threatens to Jail Clinton if He Wins Election!

    Hi Fear, But that's not what Trump said. He threatened to simply jail her, as a dictator would. He did not mention putting her on trial (which she already did go through and was found not guilty). Trump does admire Russia's dictatorial leader Putin, though...
  16. Kartari

    Can we date? I'm Buddhist but he's Druze :(

    Hi Godobeyer, I absolutely agree it's a valid concern. However, I just think sex is a conversation best left between Dalia and her parents. As for encouraging them to date, dating doesn't necessarily imply sex at that age. Dating itself (apart from sex) can be a positive social activity for...
  17. Kartari

    If There is Only One God, Then How Do We Know There is Only One God?

    Hi Sunstone, Even if it were true, how would we even know that one god exists? Our universe is evidently quite consistent with a godless reality. More to what I think you're driving at though, indeed if one particular god exists and is playing hide and seek with us, why wouldn't other gods do...
  18. Kartari

    Can we date? I'm Buddhist but he's Druze :(

    Hi Godobeyer, I realize your intention is well meaning here, which is why I didn't click the Report button. But I have to say, I think it would be best if nobody pries into a 14 year old child's private life on a public forum. Quite frankly, it's a bit creepy... and maybe even illegal. Better...
  19. Kartari

    Can we date? I'm Buddhist but he's Druze :(

    Hi Dalia, First of all, please do not respond to anyone who asks you anything concerning sex if you're only 14 years old. If you have questions about it, I very strongly suggest speaking privately with your mother instead, or another close family member you trust if you'd prefer. You're only 14...
  20. Kartari

    Poor Arguments against Theism

    Hi Penguin, Concerning your last several responses, you and I see things similarly with respect to theism. The above passage was particularly articulate in explaining precisely how I likewise think and feel so very often when I am "challenged" by theistic arguments. I've encountered a lot of...
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