Spirituality
15 Sep 05
23 Sep 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerIs it wrong to kill a human being? It depends on the circumstances.
That answers my question.
Now for the next question:
What differentiates a human from an animal and plant material?
Do you think it is wrong to kill a fellow human being? Why? What's the difference between killing a human being and squishing a bug?
There are a number of significant differences between killing a human and squishing a bug. One is that there are a lot of people out there who will punish you severely if you kill a human, depending on the circumstances. Another is that a human is far more capable of suffering and pleasure than a bug. Thirdly, humans are capable of realizing that if they make laws prohibiting killing each other, then they are less likely to get killed or have people they care about get killed. Therefore I for instance support having laws that protect humans as I am a human and my friends and family are humans and I don't want them getting hurt or killed.
23 Sep 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerEveryone can create their own purpose in life. Just try to and you'll see it works! Oh and if someone thinks it's his or her purpose to kill lots of people than that is a very SICK person. The fact that you think of it frightens me a bit...
So you can create your own purpose in life?
If you think that your purpose is to buthcher a few million humans, who is going to stop you?
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26 Sep 05
Originally posted by frogstompThe question should rather be: "How do you let Hitler and Stalin off the hook?"
How do we get this back to evolution, without offending anybody that wants to talk about Hitler , Stalin and fried cabbage?
The answer is: "Invent evolution".
27 Sep 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerstrawman. you are charging evolution for views that do not follow from evolutionary theory.
The question should rather be: "How do you let Hitler and Stalin off the hook?"
The answer is: "Invent evolution".
when are you going to start bringing some substance to the table?
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03 Oct 05
Originally posted by AThousandYoungHilter and Stalin would be no worse than me if I were to reject the mercy shown to me by Christ.
I thought the way to get off the hook was Christianity? Where people who are vile and evil can escape the just punishment for their crimes?
03 Oct 05
Originally posted by dj2beckerThis statement suggests to me that you lack a fundamental conception of the enormous suffering caused by those two men.
Hilter and Stalin would be no worse than me if I were to reject the mercy shown to me by Christ.
I know the theology from which you make this judgement, but within the context of real human experience (that is excluding your dry, abstract theology), the equality you describe goes beyond the level of absurdity and borders on depravity.