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Comment on Is there a God? by Philip Stevens

Philip Stevens — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:20:26 +0000

I wish I had been there. Really I believe what is meant when saying that God may not ascribe to the same “logical constraints” as men is that God is almost in a different dimension of sorts. His line of thought is completely different and out of this world. He is not subject to human thought as he is the supposed ruler of all.

In addition I believe that God allows bad things to happen because if he made everything “good” than the concept of man’s free will would be contested. Man would not be able to react to situations accordingly as all bad things have been pacified or “screened” by God. This point-of-view is not necessarily Theistic but just says that natural disasters can occur and still allow man free-will.

I don’t quite understand the Atheistic Team’s counter-argument but the debate is one of great age and length. People will always continue to argue about this topic.

Comment on What’s the Purpose of Sex? by Jerry Keys

Jerry Keys — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:09:51 +0000

Right on.

Comment on Roses in December, Religion, and Politics by Roses in December, Religion, and Politics

Roses in December, Religion, and Politics — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:48:04 +0000

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Comment on Creation and Contestation of Sacred Space Symposium by Marvinnb

Marvinnb — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:51:34 +0000

Interesting page., bro

Comment on “Earth Spirit, Earth Justice” Lecture by Starhawk by “Earth Spirit, Earth Justice” Lecture by Starhawk

“Earth Spirit, Earth Justice” Lecture by Starhawk — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:55:08 +0000

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Comment on Discussion Group-Religion and Science by Discussion Group-Religion and Science

Discussion Group-Religion and Science — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:07:05 +0000

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Comment on Film: Amongst White Clouds by Media Districts Entertainment Blog » Film: Amongst White Clouds

Media Districts Entertainment Blog » Film: Amongst White Clouds — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:19:01 +0000

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Comment on Joy in Suffering, Liberation, & College as a Monastic Community by boyd5

boyd5 — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:05:17 +0000

That is really interesting insight into Buddhism and its ideas of liberation. I never thought of it like that.

Comment on “Amongst White Clouds” by arya

arya — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:20:38 +0000

A man can never be only judged where he is standing today but also by how much dreams he is carrying for tomorrow and determination with which he would outshine tomorrow.

Your knowledge seems going in right direction and as you are proceeding. Go on.
“Beyond a certain point there is no return. This point has to be reached.” -Franz Kafka

Sometimes if you have time we can discuss about Buddhism and spirituality if you wish.

Comment on Creation and Contestation of Sacred Space Symposium by Deborah Hutton

Deborah Hutton — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:39:49 +0000

Hi everyone! First, I want to say that I am very happy so many of you seem to have enjoyed the symposium and gotten a lot out of it. Second, I wanted to bring the above comment to your attention, since it in fact proves Dr. Asher’s point about how widespread the effort is to rewrite the history of the Taj Mahal in certain circles (and also shows how they are using the internet to help do this). If you do a google search on Marvin Mills (or also Marvin Miller) you will see that a lot of references come up to him regarding the “true” history of the Taj Mahal, and supposedly he is a professor of architecture at Pratt who has “investigated” this matter. Except he isn’t currently a professor there, and as far as I know, he has never worked there. I don’t actually think he exists. He is a figure created by certain groups to legitimize their claims–and the fact that they found this blog and felt the need to leave the above comment is very interesting, I think.