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  1. charlie sc

    Science and atheism inconsistent?

    The question/statement itself makes no sense or very little sense. I don’t mind describing why, if I have to. It’s far more appropriate and comprehensive to say are, “is the scientific method prone to atheism biases?” The answer is yes. No methodology is free from biases. However, the same is...
  2. charlie sc

    Countries banning of kosher meats are forcing "expulsion" of Jews

    You can’t see the animal suffering or has religion blinded your empathy in this regard?
  3. charlie sc

    Countries banning of kosher meats are forcing "expulsion" of Jews

    I love how this has gone on to fish.
  4. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    Are you immune to the influences of others or your own unconscious desires that you may not realise?
  5. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    I think that's a healthy view of free-will :) What a wonderful and heartfelt story. Thank you. I understand the need and want for justice can be powerful. And I think this is why justice is blind. Anyway, yes, compassion is important to me
  6. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    I like you and your honesty. You're cool. ;) Your approach to free-will is refreshing and down to earth. You gained your experience by staring into the abyss and the abyss stared back. Nonetheless, most people don't experience anything like this and will judge others harshly, because they have...
  7. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    Yes and those are good methods for behaviour change. Punishment is the worst kind of behavioural change. So, treating animals with care and love(positive reinforcement) if they behave badly or were abused works even though they don't have free-will. Hurting an abused and badly behaved pet would...
  8. charlie sc

    China cracks down on marxists

    Communism is theoretical, but Marxism is an ideology. Marx specifically said in either the communist manifesto or critique of the gotha program that the dictatorship of the proletariat will have to be removed as well.
  9. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    Alright. How would you treat a pet that behaved badly? Also, how would you treat a new pet you acquired that was feral or abused?
  10. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    These are all assertions. I could just say the opposite. Do pets or animals have free-will?
  11. charlie sc

    China cracks down on marxists

    China was never a communist state. Anything remotely communist or Marxist stands up against any kind of dictatorship, despotism or capitalism.
  12. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    I'm assuming for arguments sake as I do when we talk about the existence of free-will. These are philosophical constructs. There's a consequence for everything. Why would there not be one if free-will did not exist?
  13. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    I respect what you've been through and I'm glad you got your life in order. However, you cannot choose not to be a drug addict or prone to taking drugs. As a previous and strong coping mechanism, you cannot wish it away as much as you could choose another start. And this is what is meant by no...
  14. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    Why couldn't you choose to cope with it instead of taking drugs? Why do you refuse to give into your drug and alcohol addiction? I do apologise if I'm being direct, unsympathetic or not kind, but I feel as though I should treat you the same as I treat everyone. That's my way of showing respect...
  15. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    The consequence of a good grade is a pass and vice versa for a bad grade. The consequence of a piece of equipment breaking might be to get it fixed or throw it away. A consequence of a typhoon would be torn up buildings. And the consequence of torn up building would most likely be to remove them...
  16. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    Why did you give into drugs in the first place? Did you not know about the side effects? Why are you choosing a path you don't want to do?
  17. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    As a child? So, you adapted your standards to what worked and what didn't. And that was dependant on? Seems like you couldn't go back even if you wanted to choose to :p I find it humorous how people think they are the absolute ruler of their will. When, in fact, psychology and psycho-analyses...
  18. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    How did you get to those standards in the first place?
  19. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    What about all the people with body dysmorphic disorder? For instance, someone with anorexia cannot choose to see themselves as dangerously underweight even though that’s what they are.;)
  20. charlie sc

    Does Free Will Exist?

    Uhhh, ok so no answer to my question. This is about free-will, not necessarily about god. Your response was confusing if not barking nonsense :D are you the child in picture?
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