[quote]I don't use anti-virus software. I never get any viruses. Is it really that useful?[/quote] If you don't use anti-virus software, what do you use to check that you don't have any viruses?
[quote]Some (disclaimer: I said some) people. All you gotta do is add money and there ya go -instant assholes. Of course I've seen this trick done another way too but with badges and guns...[/quote] That is because, in most societies, wealth is power; and we know what is said about power...other than "more please". ;)
[quote]1. What I was talking about is that hereditary traits do not change a species.[/quote] And you've come by this knowledge how? [quote]2. True that.[/quote] How can you disagree with 1. but not with 2.? [quote]3. My thoughts exactly. I think I was talking about detachment, there.[/quote] Your thoughts are "???"? Or that it is impossible for a person to be too attached? [quote]4. You are, trust me.[/quote] Not as much as you might think. I really do
[quote]1. No, but it seems unlikely that hereditary changes would have any effect on evolution.[/quote] Inheritable changes are evolution. [quote]2. Yes, but wouldn't the entire community evolve together?[/quote] Entire community, probably. Separate communities, not necessarily. A detrimental mutation in one community/environment could be beneficial in another. [quote]3. Naah.[/quote] ??? [quote]4. I'm opinionated enough.[/quote] I'm not, though it may
[quote]1. But hereditary requires a source...[/quote] So are you trying to talk about abiogenesis, which isn't evolution, here? [quote]...beneficial mutation is too rare to cause separate species.[/quote] And you know this how? Some mutations are not seen as beneficial until after they have proven useful in an unforeseen manner. [quote]It is unhealthy to be detached?[/quote] Yes, people too detached from their lives may neglect aspects of it. (Of course, that has li
[quote]What observed phenomenon? How many? How thoroughly?[/quote] Beneficial mutation and heredity. Unless you are talking about abiogenesis, which isn't a part of evolution. [quote]One can never be too objective.[/quote] Yes one can. It can lead to indecisiveness or absolute detachment when such is unhealthy. [quote]However, everything you say is subjective, with your spin and wording providing your opinions.[/quote] Come on, I asked for an example. Surely if ever
[quote]I also have no doubt that, when it comes down to making the choice between ethics and funding, most leaders in science would take the funding. I don't claim to know a *lot* about this - it's really Mari's department. She's seen the funding crunch so many times it's silly. This statement does sound, though, as if scientists in general would be unethical in order to get the money they need to continue their research, and, for my little bit of experience, I
[quote]Evolution is a statement of faith.[/quote] No, it is an induction from observed phenomenon. [quote]Your subjective interpretations weigh in everything you say.[/quote] While I do not deny making subjective observations of things, I couldn't say I like ice cream otherwise. I very rarely (if ever) put such things forth as though they are objective fact. If you could please show me an example... At times I am almost objective to a fault. [quote]There is not
[quote]Showing a child compassion as Marcie illustrates, is part of the teaching process, in my opinion. Because she can't openly express her faith in the public schools (thank you, idiots of the SCOTUS), the best way she can illustrate her Christian faith is through action. And it is right and good that she do so.[/quote] Ahh, but if she were "expressing her faith" in the public school, wouldn't that be overstepping her duties as a teacher? Overall, yes, teachers should teach and l
[quote]The proceeds would be used to purchase health care for uninsured children (the most affected), to pay for environmental cleanup, and to pay the funeral expenses for squirrels who swallow the cigarette butts and subsequently choke to death when it swells up in their tiny little throats.[/quote] No there is no good excuse for not disposing of cigarette butts properly. I used to have to do grounds clean up every morning at a job. They don't decompose, they don't mix in with the dirt, and
[quote]Cox? Do they do throttling?[/quote] Certain ports, but as a general rule not that I know of. [quote]The Bible has not, and cannot be disproven. It is not fictional, either. It records events otherwise lost to man, that wouldn't add any depth to anyone any more.[/quote] That is a statement of faith. [quote]Much of the bible is prophecy and so far it's been 100% accurate. I'm not talking 20/20 hindsight. I'm talking prophetic predictions that came true.[/quote]<br/
[quote]I might have played long if it hadn't turned into coming up with situations for another bad Wishmaster sequel.[/quote] Admittedly, it does make it a bit cheesy in a way, but otherwise we'd all (hopefully) end up wishing for a world where no one goes hungry, no one ever kills anyone else, etc... Not much to discuss with that, is there?
[quote]They have "faith" in evolution? C'mon man. You can't be serious.[/quote] I've seen people have faith there is no god(s), but not really faith in evolution.
Ok KFC, I didn't see anything in that post supporting evolution encompassing origins; and your assertion that everything must have one is backed up by what?
[quote]Bible: Internal consistency and references to some provable historical events do not necessarily make a reliable book Can you elaborate on this? Why wouldn't it be considered reliable if what it preaches shows credibility?[/quote] My point is that even if the bible didn't contradict itself, and depicts some provable historic events, that does not mean it is reliable or credible overall. I may be able to tell you it didn't rain last Tuesday where I live, and that it
[quote]Spam: Yes, it may have been multiple bots, but I've banned at least four accounts, and the other admin's much better than me.[/quote] Well then it really just depends on the spammer. Maybe they ran out of other sites? [quote]Bible: Historically proven. Incredibly historically proven, and never contradicted. It's the world's best ancient history book. It even provides census numbers. [/quote] 40 years in the desert and no artifacts left as evidence? [quote]Interna
[quote]Darn it! My costs are gigantic. 3.45 a gallon. Cheapest.[/quote] My cheapest hasn't been that low in over a month. According to the OP link, my cheapest is $3.64, and the average is $3.69.
[quote]Last I checked, business/private organizations do not own Carrier Task forces.[/quote] Yes, but I am sure there has been forms of private/non-governmental aid as well. Artysim, seemed to be lumping government aid, charitable aid, and aid from a country's businesses into the same category. Pushing the guilt of the bad onto to all, including the completely altruistic.
Spam: Could have been a bot. Bible: Internal consistency and references to some provable historical events do not necessarily make a reliable book. Internet (Speed): Could depend on where you are downloading from, or (if cable) how many people in your neighborhood are using it. Internet (Reliability): I don't know. What's funny is how I'll lose my internet, but still have television. Same company, same exact line. With the rate usage is growing, I wouldn't be surprised if they have
[quote]That is what we have become. Thinkers and bots.[/quote] To be somewhat fair to the bots, it is not exactly like they have the authority to be much else. [quote]Another example is Walmart. I love how their commercials show the employee at the door receiving all the customers with a smile and greetings and even giving smiley stickers to the children but when I go, regardless what Walmart I go to, the person at the door looks as if they couldn't care less if the sensor beeped.[/
Ok, lets say you have one wish, it can be anything, but the granter can twist it any way they want. The more altruistic the wish is, the greater the likelihood of the wish being twisted or worse the outcome might be. So if you ask for world peace, everyone might become mute or all life might vanish. If you ask that everyone get along, all individuality could be lost. If you ask for a million dollars, it might come from a charity. If you ask to win a million dollars, it might be revoked due to a
[quote]"Science is man trying to figure out how God does it" works for me.[/quote] Despite my lack of belief, it works for me too. I just don't think science should be forced to agree with an ancient text, especially a literal interpretation of one. It just occurred to me, even if the bible was the uncorrupted word of God, whose to say "he" wasn't telling metaphoric parables and not actual accounts of his exploits?
[quote]# Design an experiment by which you can test that hypothesis. # Test the [B]objectively verifiable[/B] hypothesis with your experiment. # Record the [B]objectively verifiable[/B] results. # Ask the question "Do the results [B]objectively[/B] prove my hypothesis, disprove it, or is there still room for doubt? # If it [B]objectively[/B] proves your hypothesis, retest several times to make sure you get the same results. # If it [B]objectively[/B] disproves your hypothesis
I prefer to concentrate on this one, and let what I become deal with where I end up; be it becoming dirt in the earth, a spirit somewhere else (probably hot :d ), or a new person in a new life.
[quote]But a cross is hardly a complex geometrical device.[/quote] Seriously, you can't get much simpler and still use two dimensions.
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