He begins by discussing works by Dostoevsky, particularly Crime and Punishment. He then calls out Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins 'Radical atheists' on their assumption that humanity can proceed on a purely rational and irreligious basis. Dostoevesky seems to make the point (according to this...
Calvanism interests me in that it states in TULIP (an ackronym) under Total depravity that my man is free to not sin, but due to self interest and neccesity will sin more times then not and that he is basically destined to do so. This and the concept of predestination interests me.
Also I...
Everyone is familiar with the Golden Rule. Those who don't recognize the name are probably familiar with the principal because that is how many of us were brought up. It is usually expressed as
"Do unto others as you would have done to you."
What is less common is referred to as the Platinum...
I have constantly searched for a religion that I can identify with, because it seems most people around me have a religion, whether it has a god or not. I personally don't believe in a god, and would have liked to become a part of an athiestic religion. Frankly, I couldn't find one to suit my...
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Okay, so I was contemplating yesterday night about the nature of rights(by which I mean moral rights), and came to the following conclusion (or at least definition):
From what I understand, we human beings have 2 categories of rights, rights that nourish life...
What exactly is Dharma? Can it be liken to morality? What is the goal of Dharma? Is there a highest Dharma? What is good and bad then? If the Absolute Truth good? If possible, please present some evidence (whether in the form of scripture or logical reasoning). I would love to hear from you. (I...