"I agree with almost everything you're saying. Prisons are DEFINITELY no better for a surplus of religion."
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The moral failure of western religion and why eastern religion is no better.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Aaron Wayne Mayberry Jul 18, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Its easy to see why believers think that atheists are immoral. It is a fallacy that they cannot avoid making because theists are not allowed free thought or consideration for others. However being…Continue
Apologetics Dojo
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Hi Guys,I don't know if you've ever seen the matrix, but there is a scene where they upload a training program to learn martial arts. I wanted to create a discussion group where people could square…Continue
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Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to Aaron Wayne Mayberry's discussion The moral failure of western religion and why eastern religion is no better.
Ted Foureagles replied to Aaron Wayne Mayberry's discussion The moral failure of western religion and why eastern religion is no better.
"AWM:
I'm with you, and offer just a minor dissent: I do think that the Abrahamic religions constitute a moral system of sorts -- just an externally imposed one beneficial only to those who lack personally developed morals, and of course…"
TNT666 replied to Aaron Wayne Mayberry's discussion The moral failure of western religion and why eastern religion is no better.
"Eastern religions and secular Humanism simply fail to recognise that they are not godless... it's simply a different definition of god... instead of a sky daddy, it's an earthly god... be he fat or resembling oneself. They are no less…"
Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to Cārvāka's discussion Which is the best ? Capitalism or Communism
"Under communism, the phasing out of the state is supposed to happen over time. It is supposed to transition to socialism first, either through democratic means or a people's struggle, and then eventually to communism. I think socialism is a…"
Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to Cārvāka's discussion Which is the best ? Capitalism or Communism
"I agree with your last point (plutocracy I think its called) about USA. I'd just add that some of these "communist" countries have been under trade embargos since the Cold War."
Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to Cārvāka's discussion Which is the best ? Capitalism or Communism
"If our laws didn't work against human nature, we'd be in trouble indeed. In the same way we prevent murder, we should be working to prevent exploitation. That's just my take on it."
Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to Aaron Wayne Mayberry's discussion The moral failure of western religion and why eastern religion is no better.
"In the case of Myanmar (Burma), I don't think the general masses are allowed to own guns. If they had guns, they would be free from that military junta by now for sure. That whole country is ripe for Marxism and that might not be the worst…"
AgeOfAtheists14 replied to Aaron Wayne Mayberry's discussion The moral failure of western religion and why eastern religion is no better.
".. and the world should own a copy of The Magic of Reality and Demon Haunted World. . . and many more. surely."
AgeOfAtheists14 replied to Aaron Wayne Mayberry's discussion The moral failure of western religion and why eastern religion is no better.
"In the west, the problem is they used bullshit as an explanatory tool for the believer. Suffering is absolutely central to one's being when you're a dummy because of xyz influences and slavery (be it mental or physical through shitty…"
Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to James M. Martin's discussion Nietzsche: "Christianity is the Worst Catastrope To Befall Mankind"
"I'd like to invite all participating here to my discussion "The moral failure of western religion and why eastern religion is no better." Check it out when you have time."
Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to James M. Martin's discussion Nietzsche: "Christianity is the Worst Catastrope To Befall Mankind"
"I figured that we would be harmonious on that point, Dr. Clark. And I will try to remember to reference that study in the future. The situation you described in your second paragraph is much like what I encountered in college. I think I heard one…"
Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to James M. Martin's discussion Nietzsche: "Christianity is the Worst Catastrope To Befall Mankind"
"I don't think that we can forget that a lot of these people are victims, too. They've been indoctrinated this way from birth. That's why I am such a big fan of the atheist bus campaign, billboard campaign and so forth. We can appeal…"
Loren Miller left a comment for Aaron Wayne Mayberry
"My "style," such as it is, is simple: be polite, but not in any ways politically correct. With believers, I respect them solely to the degree they're willing to respect me. Their belief, however, gets no rhythm whatsoever."
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Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to James M. Martin's discussion Nietzsche: "Christianity is the Worst Catastrope To Befall Mankind"
"Smart man, your Grandpa. It's kind of scary to think about what they believe their god does for them, too. Yeesh..."
Aaron Wayne Mayberry replied to James M. Martin's discussion Nietzsche: "Christianity is the Worst Catastrope To Befall Mankind"
"I think I have to agree with you, Debra. It isn't just consequentialist, though. Everything one does (even everyday minutia) is usually in response to stimuli. Just a thought."
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- At 7:47pm on May 12, 2013,
Loren Miller said… My "style," such as it is, is simple: be polite, but not in any ways politically correct. With believers, I respect them solely to the degree they're willing to respect me. Their belief, however, gets no rhythm whatsoever.
- At 6:46am on May 9, 2013,
Cārvāka said… 
- At 10:17am on May 8, 2013,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 8:01am on May 8, 2013,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hello Aaron
Welcome to this internet world of rationality and peace, of common sense and freethinking wisdom.
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