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  1. Riverwolf

    Where is Mount Sumeru?

    I understand how frustrating that is, but I need to have independent confirmation when it comes to scientific claims. Falling back on the "you just don't understand!" argument is nothing but an appeal to emotions, and "you just can't understand" is nothing more than an ad hominim. Both logical...
  2. Riverwolf

    If a god wrote a book ...

    Try applying that to other instances of imperialist mass genocide throughout history. I can never get behind such an evil God as one that excuses mass genocide with "if only they'd have submitted and allowed themselves to be enslaved by me, they'd have lived".
  3. Riverwolf

    Can Religion and Science work together?

    Does the provided explanation contradict the Qur'an's in your opinion?
  4. Riverwolf

    [Heathens/Germanic Polytheists Only] On Family, Frith, and Frithbreaking

    I think that's what's important. If your family treated you like that, you're under NO obligation from them. I do believe we get to choose our family. The Heathen emphasis on family is largely based on history. Back then, loyalty to one's family and community was necessary for survival...
  5. Riverwolf

    [Heathens/Germanic Polytheists Only] On Family, Frith, and Frithbreaking

    Sure. I admit I'm a bit of an oddball when it comes to the family thing.
  6. Riverwolf

    [Heathens/Germanic Polytheists Only] On Family, Frith, and Frithbreaking

    In Heathenry, family is considered central. Loyalty to one's family and ancestors is considered the core of Heathenry, more than anything else (even the Gods.) It doesn't take much to realize how this could be a problem. I know people who come from/live in abusive families. I've seen the kind...
  7. Riverwolf

    Can Religion and Science work together?

    Well, if religion is something "believed in" rather than "practiced", then you'd be correct. From a Christocentric position, this is the case: belief is central. However, I'm under no obligation to "believe" in the Gods' existence. I do, however, have some "obligation" to act as a member of...
  8. Riverwolf

    Ask me about the Esan (Gods)

    "Believe in" doesn't really apply, here, I'm afraid. Traditional polytheisms frequently cite huge numbers of Gods, simply to express that nobody can truly keep track of them all. But I tend to focus my reverence on Gods like the aforementioned Frith, and on "Frowafree", my Anglic name for...
  9. Riverwolf

    If a god wrote a book ...

    I guess... which would be all well and good, except that the religions that worship this deity tend to also believe in eternal salvation for believing/worshiping said deity correctly, and eternal punishment for those who don't. Nah, I'll stick to riddles and fairy tales for my numinous...
  10. Riverwolf

    Ask me about the Esan (Gods)

    That's definitely possible, and even likely. However, it's still unknown if that's actually the case. He is, however, listed as the Progenitor God of the Essex Kings, which is unique given that Woden typically gets that role. https://larhusfyrnsida.com/fundamentals/godu/seaxneat/ Well, when...
  11. Riverwolf

    Is there anything inconsistent with the premise of no gods?

    Ah, the classic "avoid the problem instead of solving it" solution. ;) I'm sure there's a way that can be segued back to the original topic.
  12. Riverwolf

    If a god wrote a book ...

    Then again, if they were also an omnipotent god, they'd be able to write a book that wouldn't. Omnimax God seriously makes no sense... And no, it wouldn't still be the Elder Scrolls. Hence the use of the word "like". ;)
  13. Riverwolf

    Is there anything inconsistent with the premise of no gods?

    I suck at both. :D
  14. Riverwolf

    Is there anything inconsistent with the premise of no gods?

    What? Never play Majora's Mask? ;)
  15. Riverwolf

    Sophistry

    But if someone actually did equate the two, I would personally first assume that the person doing so simply doesn't understand how metabolism works, not being deliberately deceptive.
  16. Riverwolf

    Can Religion and Science work together?

    ...that makes no sense. That's not religion's purpose. Not for religions that deal in Gap-Gods.
  17. Riverwolf

    If a god wrote a book ...

    Fair point. LOL Okay, revised. Like the Elder Scrolls, without the cost of reading.
  18. Riverwolf

    If a god wrote a book ...

    As I've stated before, basically the Elder Scrolls.
  19. Riverwolf

    Sophistry

    And it's descriptively wrong if a significant population is equating the two words, and effectively communicating with each other in so doing. ...breath is a physical process. Wasn't this whole idea of equating "spirit" with "metabolism" just an example of what you presume to be an active...
  20. Riverwolf

    What does "by chance" mean to you?

    Chance implies randomness. In this case, a random event is supposed to have basically no discernable cause. I do not believe this exists, either. Natural events are not "chance"; they are reactions to previous events.
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