18 Jun 13
Originally posted by SuzianneSo Proper Knob was being "dishonest" by asking for clarification on how Bobby was intending 'spiritual fulfillment'? Wow, you really need to get a grip. You sound like Dasa, or even worse.
My problem is dishonesty.
If you don't want to answer, you can say so, or >gasp< you can just not answer. Why do you all always suddenly have amnesia about what term the person is asking about?
'Clarification'? Really? How often do you need 'clarification' during your normal day? If you do, you know they do have remedial English classes at most universities, no prerequisite needed.
18 Jun 13
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Originally posted by SuzianneWell, how would you answer my question, which was can theists experience some deeper meaning or purpose in life, as opposed to deluding themselves against all evidence that they will live forever in some magical fantasy world?
ooooooooh, essay quality, that one.
Do Atheists experience spiritual fulfillment; if so, with what or whom; and how?Looks like you answered one. Two more to go, eh? Need a grammar refresher too?
EDIT: Oh yeah, if so, with what or whom; and how?
Thanks a lot in advance.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyBobby, what are the things in your life that bring you a sense of meaning and purpose, independent from your dubious belief in God and afterlife and whatnot? Aren't they things like the people and places you love, the projects in your life that thrill and fascinate you, and stuff like that? Wouldn't you think atheists operate along similar lines, though the people, places, and projects can vary wildly?
"Do Atheists experience spiritual fulfillment; if so, with what or whom; and how?" (OP)
If you can recognize that these things, independent of your theistic commitments, bring you happiness, peace, purpose, meaning, etc; then's it a simple failure of rationality to not understand that such things can bring the same to atheists. If, on the other hand, you cannot recognize that these things, independent of your theistic commitments, bring you happiness, peace, purpose, meaning, etc; then, like I already said, I feel rather sorry for you.
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18 Jun 13
Originally posted by SuzianneBobby's answer confirmed that he was asking a rhetorical question with his own answer to it firmly in mind. TW's request revealed that.
Look, twhitehead, you DO own a dictionary, don't you?
You don't want to answer? Then here's a clue. Don't answer.
He doesn't have to do linguistic gymnastics for your giggles.
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18 Jun 13
Originally posted by Suziannei can look at the dictionary, but it doesnt give a context specific explanation . its not an attempt to be 'difficult'. in the context of asking an atheist 'do you have spiritual fulfillment' im not sure i understand what is meant.
How is it redundant? Atheists don't suddenly forget their knowledge of English, do they? Do they?
if you look it up in the dictionary yourself you will see that even a dictionary is vague about its meaning. i defined how i would translate the word to an atheist context but im not sure if that translation is relevant to what bobby was asking.
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18 Jun 13
Originally posted by Suziannei think i attempted to answer the question the best i could given the word 'spirituality' has little relevance to my way of thinking. i guess i could simplify the meaning i gave it to - the pursuit of happiness and contentment.
And yet NO one has actually answered his question.
Typical.
we all achieve that through various different methods, to varying degrees of success.
18 Jun 13
Originally posted by JS357I agree. Except that it was Proper Knob's request. Suzianne, apparently, has resorted to calling posters who ask for clarification 'twhitehead', as if that is some sort of pejorative. She has a long-standing beef with the poster twhitehead because he has the nerve to ask questions in threads and other incredibly crazy and wacky stuff like that. Be careful or she'll call you twhitehead next.
Bobby's answer confirmed that he was asking a rhetorical question with his own answer to it firmly in mind. TW's request revealed that.
18 Jun 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbySo one is like the mambo and the other is like the horizontal mambo? Nope, doesn't help.
Human Fulfillment and Spiritual Fulfillment:
one is horizontally experienced; the other is experienced vertically.
Does this distinction with a difference help?
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Anyway, hasn't your question already been answered?
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18 Jun 13
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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby"Tango: A vertical expression of a horizontal desire, except when couples fall flat on their faces, at which point it becomes a horizontal expression of a vertical desire."
Well, I guess this conversation's become a form of internet forum roadkill:
failed in its objective and no longer worthy of consideration. Thanks. (gb)
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Edit: What is the horizontal expression of a vertical desire?
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Ballroom_dancing
Edit: This is a funny link. It also says "Jive: A U.S.-centric dance because it puts an American Spin on everything. "
and "A common misperception that ballroom dancing is "gay" has evolved for two reasons: some of the dances originated in the gay nineties; and often women dance with each other while their husbands are preoccupied watching men in tight pants play American football on T.V., all the while afraid to dance because they've heard that it's "gay."
18 Jun 13
Originally posted by SuzianneI hardly recognise my "mother tongue" when GB uses it.
It's just that I have to sit here and listen to athiests who think they are masters of logic, and then they somehow can't understand their mother tongue.
I call it gbtuse.
btw: Careful how you use tongue; Robbie doesn't like it.