Replies to princelypublictimeline, page 25
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline on second thought nevermind. I don't want to waste the effort.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline I don't mind continuing the discussion. My only condition is that you ask my beliefs rather than tell them to me.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline If you mean to redefine and use "murderer" in a way that accurately describes me, then I have no qualms with that, but I'm fairly open that way. I get that there have to be clear, generally accepted definitions in order for communication to go on effectively, but sometimes there's value in redefining things.
I made no accusation against you. I called those who cling to definitions "close-minded," and you applied it to yourself and went on to assume that "close-minded" is an accusation. It's simply a description. I recommend being open-minded, certainly, but that's up to you.
On the contrary, my beliefs constantly stir me to try and be better. They do give me comfort, but they also bring me quite of bit of fear for my behavior whenever I become complacent. Unless you want to disagree without being disagreeably presumptuous, I'd rather not discuss this any more. -
@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline Despite the aversion many have to being considered religious, I'll probably keep saying everything is a /type/ of religion. In the case that it doesn't help (even after I explain I don't mean it in the sense that everything is like an organized religion), at least I'll know who's open-minded enough to discuss things without getting too bogged down by their own definitions and beliefs, and I'll know to avoid talking to them about certain things or in a certain way. I'm not out to make people believe what I believe by my own merits. I care enough about people to hope they'll lend an ear sometimes, though, since I believe they can benefit from, if nothing else, a broadened understanding of someone else's beliefs. I'm a convert myself, so I greatly value the spreading of knowledge, whether of my own beliefs or of others that I feel can uplift, edify, and inspire people.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline I think "lack of beliefs" is, in reality, a sign of a belief system that devalues rigid dogma (and itself may hypocritically be quite rigid in it's anti-rigidity sometimes).
You're right that in my simple statement I twist the definition of "religion" but I do it with a purpose. I'm saying that all belief systems, whether religious or not, share many things in common with one another. The notion may antagonize those who keep to a strict definition of religion, but my intention is to promote understanding and seek common ground. -
@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline @hoit My easy way of summing it all up is that everything is a type of religion, including anti-religion.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline Yeah, I think you should.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline Like I said before. In one ear, right out the other. I have heard this stuff spewed at me from every angle and every side. And yet, still I don't care. Cause in the end, you won't kill religion. And it isn't gonna kill you (for the most part.) So why through rocks at a tank? Just walk away, let it run out of gas on its own. And besides for all the people religion kills I hear it saves just as many. If ya focus on the bad in the world, you'll never leave home, kemosabe!
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline I suggest you read some Gorge Orwell. He addresses that thinking. It is, by all means, a good argument, but there is a point where they are more unneeded than otherwise. But I see your stand point.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline I'm gonna level with you here. Cause you I can tell you're pretty smart. I don't care. I honestly 100% don't give a toss about religion or anything anyone has to say about it. Frankly, I don't care if a christian thinks that god will save them or that I'm going to hell for who I choose to love. Doesn't bother me. I also don't care about people who hate religion. Go for it, hate the dole out of god or whatever. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter and isn't worth the time to be upset/intrigued about.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline No, no, no. You're not being pretentious not purposely anyway. You're just using big words when simple small ones convey what you're saying much easier. Its a thing most people do now a-days. But a good way to spot it is if you look and say: "What can I remove from here and not harm the sentence" Most of the time you'll find big words like "intellectual" and, "Integrity" can be replaced quite easily. But you don't have to listen.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline Arguing definitions is one of the most common ways I've seen to derail a conversation. It's an annoyance, but the fact remains that sometimes our language is ambiguous. @oracle isn't interested in discussing his parents' beliefs though, so I'm unlikely to try and resolve this point.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline Ahem, 2 words: Pretentious. Diction. But I agree with what you're saying.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline 16 in a few months.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline Given the information @theyurityphoon has just given me...Eeeeyup
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline does sushi taste good? I've never had it. I just assumed it was raw stinky fish.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline my sushi bar is covered in slobber.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline still disgusting. Doesn't happen a lot but when it does it's all over the place.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline It's always a bad time to come in here.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline slightly, but most of it's moved on to the mod chat group so you guys won't see it. Unless Matt's responding to my last post, which he might be. Not 100% sure.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline Nope. The amount of nope contained in that costume has overpowered the humor.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline There are few poeple who would find a man dressed up as a "sexy nurse" appealing. I am most decidedly not one of them.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline Cause nope.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline You're just opening an even bigger can of nope.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline How about more no.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline How about no.
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@prettypurpleprincesspublicprincesstimeline How about no.
