Category: Miscellaneous Discussions

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Trying To Explain Morality – A Discussion With Bob

Thomas Less,

Let’s discuss morality a little bit. Where does it come from?

Morality discussion outline:

  • Commitment
    • Be open minded to the existence or non-existence of God.
    • Be honest, especially with yourself. Be willing to say the Emperor is naked.
    • Be logical, really. Don’t reject a logical conclusion because it is uncomfortable.
    • Follow the truth wherever it leads. Don’t redefine or lie about the truth because you don’t like the conclusion.
  • Morality
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Humorous Story: Bullshit In My Living Room

Thomas Less,

I grew up on a dairy farm and milked cows in a milking parlor every morning and every evening for over 20 years. Why is that important? It gave me nightmares for years.

You see, at that time, a cow would come into the milking parlor to be milked on an elevated pathway. To entice the cow to come in and stand still some grain was placed in a feeder …

All Dismantling the New Atheism

Is Richard Dawkin’s Central Argument In “The God Delusion”….Delusional?

Thomas Less,

Dismantling the New Atheism“The God Delusion” by Richard Dawkins is the best selling book on atheism of all time.  Thankfully, Dr. Dawkins summarizes his central argument on pages 186-189 (depending on the version or release of the book you are reading) and we will concentrate on that.  If you feel the need to read the entire book after this, go ahead.  I’ve read it more than once and, if I were an atheist, …