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Jan Ardena

['Member']Joined: July 20, 2021 at 11:48Last active: February 22, 2022 at 13:13None discussions20 comments

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In: Brains in vats...again.  — view comment
If we know that “knowledge is experience… etc”, then our knowledge must be outside of of our experience, and what we believe to be true. Otherwise wha...
August 15, 2021 at 19:59
In: Brains in vats...again.  — view comment
By that logic, everything is guess work. Can we think of anything that is “true”? If yes, how did we come to know that it is true, as opposed to being...
August 15, 2021 at 19:09
In: Anti-vaccination: Is it right?  — view comment
Does the vaccination actually immunise folks to covid 19? If we are not sure, why would we take it? If it doesn’t, why take it? If it does, why bother...
August 13, 2021 at 13:07
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
How is it possible to be a “non-committed” theist? Are you a theist?
July 29, 2021 at 05:58
In: To Theists  — view comment
Those beliefs you mentioned all come under your worldview, based in your experiences, interactions, and observations. IOW I would maintain that your m...
July 26, 2021 at 17:54
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
I don’t “bitch” about atheists I just tell it like it is
July 25, 2021 at 20:28
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
Never claimed to be.
July 25, 2021 at 16:18
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
Not at the moment. You?
July 25, 2021 at 14:01
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
Good religious knowledge is superior to philosophical banter IMO. But I get your point. :smile:
July 25, 2021 at 13:59
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
“Religion” and “theism” aren’t necessarily connected, anymore than formal education and living a materially successful life. Religion is, at it pure c...
July 25, 2021 at 13:57
In: To Theists  — view comment
Apologies Cuthbert, I’m used to discussing with aggressive atheists.Hlad to know not all of them are like that here Most people don’t have to believe ...
July 25, 2021 at 13:51
In: To Theists  — view comment
We have to be careful . Atheists talk as if their position is the normal position, and all other positions are to be proven to be true. Or else they a...
July 22, 2021 at 09:37
In: To Theists  — view comment
Didn’t have to arrive at it. I arrive at doubts, and contrary understanding of God. Any kind of proofs, evidence, or explanations came about as an alt...
July 22, 2021 at 07:49
In: Can we explain the mystery of existence?  — view comment
Start from God, and you’ll find there’s no real mystery. Start from nothing, and you’ll end up with nothing. Either way, you take a leap of faith. Mor...
July 21, 2021 at 22:58
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
I thought the thread was about God. But yeah, I would like to talk about God if anyone is interested. I take it the majority here are atheist /agnosti...
July 20, 2021 at 22:49
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
:up: :grin:
July 20, 2021 at 22:26
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
Hey Frank. Where is the reply button? Interesting. But what does it have to do with God?
July 20, 2021 at 22:05
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
What does that have to do with God, or Religion?
July 20, 2021 at 21:43
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
Are such people normal because religion doesn’t cloud their mind? Or are they just normal? A species of sorts.
July 20, 2021 at 21:23
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
Depends what you mean by “evidence”. Strange, yes. Unnecessary? Depends who you’re talking with :smile:
July 20, 2021 at 20:33
In: Necessity and god  — view comment
Existence is merely a aspect of God. We only think we exist. There is, in reality, no past or future. Only the present. Every moment passed, or to com...
July 20, 2021 at 12:13
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