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Actually, you can. it's done quite often in everydayness when people banter about. Even though the direct object is not explicit, it's implied as bein...

Ironically enough, I find atheist's more angry. I'm happy, thanks! Is the concept of God, Subjectivity or Objectivity, or something else? If logic, as...

Self-awareness.

I don't think so Janus, hence: Socrates: What Plato is about to say is false. Plato: Socrates has just spoken truly.

What do all of them have in common?

Because it describes something, as in declarative sentences. And of course in this instance, if it makes a declaration about itself, it has the potent...

I take it you are new to philosophy, and that's perfectly fine. You may want to Google it on your own time; Subjectivity v. Objectivity. Is the concep...

Mww! Thanks for your reply. I want to re-state the statement that you have or had concerns about. "It seems that our consciousness allows for certain ...

I'm not following that, are you saying that Objectivity is poetry? Mmmm, let's see... want to try and break that down first, maybe? Let's start with t...

I already answered your question, thank you. (The concept of God is both natural and super-natural.) What don't you understand about that? And I'll ke...

I would say it's advisable to read the thread, hence: Mathematician and logician Kurt Godel (and Alan Turing/Turing machine and Bertrand Russell--you ...

Isn't it philosophy (if not, why not)?

Thanks for your interpretations on Kant. I agree with them, and hold similar views and interpretations. Also, it's worth parsing (and this is by no me...

...no exceptions taken, good stuff guys. I kinda like how this thread evolved into reason and belief… . :up:

The sentence itself, is in fact true, because it's a sentence. Yes, correct. Sounds kind of like Kantian things-in-themselves... .

I already did one. Check my profile and you'll see... . The resulting consensus related to grudges against religion from childhood, etc.. Thus your co...

Janus I'm not splitting hairs but I'm not sure that's exactly correct. Saying " this sentence is true" is actually true , I think, because it's a stat...

Sure great question! And welcome to the forum by the way. Mathematician and logician Kurt Godel (and Alan Turing/Turing machine and Bertrand Russell--...

TMF! Just wondering, were you able to draw any distinctions between (or consider) human intelligence and animal instinct? One reason I ask is when rea...

In a word, truth is dynamic, not static. The need to embrace truth, from our self-awareness (conscious existence), as you so well suggested, represent...

Another great point. Here's the decisive moment. Isn't life itself outside the axioms of logic? (Is it in many ways, illogical? Hint: Dialectic reason...

Eric! Well, a very important distinction. Thank you for bringing that to light. 'Religion' (man's way of worshiping a God), is just another 'temporal'...

Forgive me for the redundancy, since you guys seem to be on a witch hunt, I can't help but think the following quote actually describes you guys LOL T...

I would simply suggest putting your money where your mouth is and join the conversation. But perhaps you'll strawman the response... I hope I'm wrong....

To be honest, I think it's because you're an atheist;. don't take it the wrong way, but an atheist that is much like what Einstein talked about. In ot...

You're right Frank. Remember you're good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, people like you! Just joking my friend!!

Who's it embarrassing for, you? Are you an atheist?

It's okay Frank let it go ... let it go... breathe deep...

Yep, stranger things have happened...go figure.

I'm not following that Frank. Take a deep breath and think about what you just said. You critiqued the syllogism by ranting. In other words, you claim...

Is that another way of saying you lost and are throwing in the towel? Gee Frank, what a sore loser. I thought you had more integrity. Oh well, Karma i...

Really? I don't understand. Okay must be my bad again. Well, can you make them sound for me? I mean, you seem to be an expert. I'll anxiously await yo...

TTP: Okay, I'm bored, so you'll get the benefit of same :snicker: I'll babysit you if you want. Let's have some fun with deductive reasoning. Now, we ...

Okay, I'm bored, so you'll get the benefit of same :snicker: I'll babysit you if you want. Let's have some fun with deductive reasoning. Now, we don't...

My gut reaction is that her theory incorrectly conflates emotion with the metaphysical Will. The will to just be and survive and feel good. Or, the te...

Sorry dude, you gotta do some homework. This isn't remedial philosophy class. If you're arguing EOG, you gotta come to the table with the basic's. Sor...

I'll refer you to the Anselm's ontological argument. Goggle it and get back to me. Or, see my response to Tim.

Frank! With all due respect, using that reasoning, you would have to prove that all historical accounts are either; true, false, half-true or half-fal...

Tim! Not sure your previous ad hominem comments to me deserve a sincere response, especially since you prefer dropping F-bombs and seemingly have an a...

Excellent point Punshhh. Likewise, I wasn't going to go there either with jorndoe because it's not my personal philosophy. Instead, I was going to sav...

Oh okay got it Here's my response: Consciousness is logically necessary to perceive existence and by extension is metaphysically necessary. And that's...

Honestly I'm confused, could you spell out your questions and concepts in plain English? I'd be more than happy to parse them. Then maybe you can retu...

With all due respect, is that your way of saying you cannot answer those questions concerning the nature of your own existence? For example you're try...

Sorry I missed that... It deserves a bit of emphasis if you will... .

Beautiful!

Consciousness is logically necessary to perceive existence and by extension is metaphysically necessary. And that's because the physical laws (mathema...

Frank's an Agnostic

I don't understand why you would deny that it's a historical account. What title or concept would you categorize or give to it? Sure, what if it's all...

You're welcome Frank. Well, sorry for the redundancy (and this may/may not be what you want to hear) but the answer in Christianity: the historical ac...

Frank, in accordance with the spirit of the OP (What are your positions on the arguments for God) the following will provide for sufficient discourse:...