It's like he's being a hypocrite, a bigot, and a jerk by making this thread. Hypocritebigotjerkception.
I kid.
When I was a Catholic one of things that always confused me was how much we worship God. Like there's some sort of mindset that you absolutely must worship him and if you don't, you'll be punished. And I just feel this is at odds with how God is portrayed as a benevolent figure. If he loves everyone why should he care if they worship him or not. Narcissists usually aren't very nice. So how do you explain this?
RicOlie_2 said:
Ryan McAvoy said:
RicOlie_2 said:
@ Ryan
Religious texts? Who said anything about those? What I am asking is how you can be so sure that using empathy and your brain are the way to discern good from evil? What about acting on what would help society survive the longest and be most productive? Why do you think that that is not a legitimate way to determine the difference between right and wrong?
You tell me?
(However for myself, I am sure that murdering half the planet to make life for the other half better is wrong because I'd feel empathy for the other half).
The point I was making about Religious texts is that they don't have the answers for every issue (Right or wrong) yet I'm sure you yourself can (And do) make your own mind up on those things anyway. So why not do that with everything?
No, religious texts don't have the answers for every issue. That is why I am Catholic. Catholics are supposed to accept the Bible and Church teachings as truth, using both to help decide what decision to make when the answer is not given by either one (meaning acting in accordance with those teachings and texts and in the spirit of them--practically every decision can be made that way).
You are, whether intentionally or not, avoiding my main question. How can you be sure that murder is wrong if it can have practical benefits for society in some cases? What are your reasons for thinking that empathy is not a weakness and a fault itself? Is survival of the fittest, the most cooperative, or the competitive cooperative the way to go and what makes you think that instead of something else? If someone disagreed with you why are you so sure you would be right?
I personally think it's up to your own beliefs. I personally believe that murder is wrong 99.9% of the time. This has nothing to do with my religion or lack thereof, just how I view life in general.
RicOlie_2 said:
DominicCobb said:
I thought about starting this thread and then saying that I probably wouldn't answer any questions because atheists don't have a set set of beliefs. Any question that gets answered just comes down to the answerer's view on life.
So I just want to make it clear that these answers don't represent the beliefs of all atheists. I'm sure we all know that but it's a common misconception that all atheists think the same thing and treat others and the world the same way. I actually see atheism as the belief system that faces the most prejudice (let me be VERY clear that what I mean by this is that I think many theists have a low opinion of atheists - I do not mean AT ALL that they are persecuted or are the victim of any sort of violence, because they aren't).
What really annoys me the most is when theists see atheists as people who have no soul or sense of empathy. Again, I don't mean you guys, but I've met people in the world like this. Just anecdotally I feel like a lot of theists have a low opinion for atheists that they'd never have for a theist with a different religion.
Personally, my hands are off religion so it annoys me when people try to argue against my atheism (which, again, I don't think you see a theist doing this to a theist of a different religion) because I just want no part in religion. For me, God doesn't exist, and that's that.
Of course, this makes it all the more rewarding when I meet a theist who totally respects my beliefs.
This wasn't really a question, but whatever.
I respect everyone's beliefs, but I don't agree with most of them. I have a question for you though. Supposing Christianity was true and you died an atheist. Since you want no part in religion, would you want to go to heaven or hell?
I'm just asking out of curiosity. To further clarify, I will define heaven and hell for you. Hell: total absence of God (and supposedly of most or all good); heaven: the presence of God and the worship of him. Both of these are for an infinite length of time and one cannot go from one to the other.
Yeah, I think most respect others beliefs. If I said otherwise, that was a mistake. I just think many don't.
As to your question, I don't know. From what I learned when I was a Catholic hell really sucks a dick in terms of how well your stay will be, but if it's just the "total absence of God" than I don't know, why do I want God? What makes him so great? I don't know.
Also, wouldn't I go to purgatory first and ask for forgiveness? That's what I'm banking on.
To be honest, a lot of religious concepts seem to me to be confusing or hypocritical. Sometimes I think about how I could make Catholicism make more sense. But that's obviously neither here nor there.
*She? Look at the feet. Is there a reason for that? Either way it would make a good action figure.
I thought about starting this thread and then saying that I probably wouldn't answer any questions because atheists don't have a set set of beliefs. Any question that gets answered just comes down to the answerer's view on life.
So I just want to make it clear that these answers don't represent the beliefs of all atheists. I'm sure we all know that but it's a common misconception that all atheists think the same thing and treat others and the world the same way. I actually see atheism as the belief system that faces the most prejudice (let me be VERY clear that what I mean by this is that I think many theists have a low opinion of atheists - I do not mean AT ALL that they are persecuted or are the victim of any sort of violence, because they aren't).
What really annoys me the most is when theists see atheists as people who have no soul or sense of empathy. Again, I don't mean you guys, but I've met people in the world like this. Just anecdotally I feel like a lot of theists have a low opinion for atheists that they'd never have for a theist with a different religion.
Personally, my hands are off religion so it annoys me when people try to argue against my atheism (which, again, I don't think you see a theist doing this to a theist of a different religion) because I just want no part in religion. For me, God doesn't exist, and that's that.
Of course, this makes it all the more rewarding when I meet a theist who totally respects my beliefs.
This wasn't really a question, but whatever.
doubleofive said:
doubleofive said:
For being the official Star Wars twitter, their trivia answers sure are wrong:
http://twitter.com/starwars/status/410510779998162944Apparently they deleted their wrong answer. Try clicking the link now.
Is it weird that I read the page that link brought me to in the jedi librarian's (from AOTC) voice?
TV's Frink said:
DominicCobb said:
doubleofive said:
}{eywood said:
I only wish Sam Jackson's swearing had been punched in from another film rather than implied. Any opportunity for him to look at Yoda and say "English, motherfucker! do you speak it?" is welcome to me.TV's likes to keep things relatively family-friendly. He's got kids and stuff.
I think it's funnier censored, actually. It's like the movie's supposed to be PG but Sam Jackson doesn't give a shit.
That's what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps.
This reminds me: you need to use this
doubleofive said:
}{eywood said:
I only wish Sam Jackson's swearing had been punched in from another film rather than implied. Any opportunity for him to look at Yoda and say "English, motherfucker! do you speak it?" is welcome to me.TV's likes to keep things relatively family-friendly. He's got kids and stuff.
I think it's funnier censored, actually. It's like the movie's supposed to be PG but Sam Jackson doesn't give a shit.
I'm a fan of faceplam an I intend to use it whenever applicable.
DuracellEnergizer said:
Bumping for the lulz.
Up your!
One of the Father Skywalker accounts?
Yeah I was making a joke.
Pretty sure this new meta-conversation is still off-topic.
Eh, I vote against.
My vote in the other thread is pending new developments.
Neglify said:
DominicCobb said:
I was the original Chaz. Then I came back and I didn't even know what was going on.
I liked nuChaz better. JEDI HULK was pretty funny. All those fake Frinks freaked me out.
Oh and yeah, I agree with Silverwook about not stirring up too much trouble. Don't be a lemming.
Hmm, was Neg nuChaz?
I actually tried putting the box back on track with the chocolate/vanilla thing and all that stuff, but it didn't seem to work so I wrapped up the story and got out of there.
Then nuChaz came and I knew it was time to turn my back on the forum forever. Sorry prequel trilogy: I wanted to help. Who knows if we'll ever get the release of the original PT now.
I was the original Chaz. Then I came back and I didn't even know what was going on.
Who's over there making all the comments?
I think I posted in this thread awhile ago, back when I hadn't met anyone famous. In fact, 2013 is the first year I've actually met any famous people:
First, I'd like to point out that prior to this year I'd been to a couple of Springsteen concerts, and a Earth, Wind, and Fire + Chicago concert. I don't think that really counts, but for the sake of thoroughness I will point out that I saw The Who in concert this year. Similarly, I saw Jay Pharaoh perform a comedy set, and I was only a few rows back, so that was cool.
Getting a little bit closer to real meeting, I went to the RI Comic-Con this year. I didn't meet any of the famous people (I didn't have the balls to talk to them and not buy an autograph), but I saw, among others: Billy Dee Williams, Adam West, Burt Ward, Danny Glover, Ernie Hudson, Sam Jones, William Zabka and Martin Kove (of Cobra Kai fame), Vernon Wells (of Road Warrior and Commando fame), Scott Schwartz (of Christmas Story fame), Sarah Douglas and Jack O'Halloran (of Superman II fame), Glen Morshower (of everything fame), the guys who did Greedo, Bossk, those other two bounty hunters, the guy who was Dak Rattler (and Boba Fett in a scene?), the Aunt Beru that no one cares about, and Tim Rose (of it's a trap! fame). I'm definitely forgetting people. Also I got really close to C. Thomas Howell and was about to shake his hand but he turned away. And I walked really close by Phil Lamar so I could hear him talking.
Now onto the famous people I've actually met. I got to meet Will Forte after a screening of Nebraska and a Q&A. He's awesome. I also met Al Madrigal after he performed a set. He's cool too.
I don't think J.J. has ever shot on digital? Also probably important to note that you can still pick up lens flares with a digital camera.
Anyway I remember an interview where he said they had to digitally remove some lens flares from STID.
I would like to point out that in this outline there is no mention of another apprentice for Obi-Wan, and it seems to be a big and obvious point that Anakin and Vader are the same. In other words, if the prequels were made then, they would not have kept the secret that Vader is Luke's father. In other words, there was never any intention to do so. In other words, the conception of the episode numbers meant that there would later be prequels to tell the backstory, not that there would be prequels to just start the story earlier. In other words, yeah, I'm making an argument about a popular fan edit idea.
I will not take my socks off, thank you very much, I don't want to smell my feet.
ray_afraid said:
DominicCobb said:
That some fans will dislike it no matter what.
Really?
Not really. AntcuFaalb already covered my fears. So I wanted to say something different. This isn't a fear so much as a dreaded inevitability. Of course, I'm operating in optimist mode because I do believe this will be good. I suppose on the other hand if it's bad the fans that love it anyway would annoy me just as much.
That some fans will dislike it no matter what.
What happens if I don't help? Are you going to tell my mom? Because I can't really deal with that right now, I have a lot going on.