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I am not entirely sure what goal you are referring to. My main point is that one assumption will lead to one set of decisions/morals/policies, and the other assumption will lead to another set. Of course god existing could mean anything, what is important is that god not existing would mean...

I totally agree with you here, seperation of church and state is a great concept, if put into practice. However, history has shown that keeping religion and politics apart goes against human nature. The temptation to use the tenets of an organized faith for political gain will always be able to...

1. Simcity 4 (Will always love this game) 2. Command and Conquer Renegade (The first FPS you ever play will always be remembered) 3. Command and Conquer Generals (Didn't like the game much, but loved the custom youtube vids made by others) 4. Dinopark Tycoon (First thing that comes up when I...

I fully agree with this; as of now, there is no way to accurately answer the question of the existance of an omipotent power (from here refered to as "god"). However, from a social and practical perspective, "I don't know" is not an acceptable answer. The answers to a 2-sided question like...

I am not entirely sure what to make of your story. If I were to write an anecdote about my life, I would have at least concluded with something coherent, like (this whole thing taught me... or this event [enter massive change to life here])

Hello IndependentVision, and welcome to the forums. I am quite new here myself, and its has been a....simulating experience so far. It seems you have a good grasp of modesty, but be careful, too much modesty can be interpreted as a sign of arrogance ;) . I can already tell that your English is...

Thanks for the input guys; I guess I am leaning towards an Ig-something here, but I can understand why labels can be quite a turn off for many out there. I guess I just want to know a little more about labels and what they represent.

Technically speaking, this system is already in place, it is called the minimun voting age. I do agree with what you mean though, that intelligent, informed voters makes for better democracy. However, beyond the simple age barrier, I can't think of a good means to define voting privilege. I...

The trouble with your argument is that the idea that the universe is infinite is just as incredible as the idea that there was once nothing at all. Without more information, we can't make a conclusion about this question. A trip back in time certainly would help.

You are right that marriage was orginally used to control the populace by making sure the males didn't go seeding females all over the place :) In our time however, marriage has become something of a cultural necessity; most people feel compelled to be married someday For most laymans...

In general, being able to marry is key for 2 parents to raise a child. By banning gay marriage, governments can effectively reduce the number of willing couples to form families, and increase the population. Unfortunately, this doesn't stop the growth due to accidental pregnancy, unless everyone...

FYI: Bill Maher is an American political comedian who centers his material on making fun of religions and the US conservatives. Despite his occupation, I have found quite a lot of sense and logic in his dialogues, and would like you guys to voice your opinions on him. Honestly, I am not sure...

I am keeping a logical perspective over the issue, rather than claiming some religious/moral arguement. It is true that gay couples can find ways to raise children. It is my opinion though, that the fact that two same sex individuals cannot form a child together will have an effect on their...

It looks like a bad argument against gay people because I did not intend it to be an argument against gays (I would have a hard time making a good argument against them, since there is nothing emotionally/morally wrong with them). I am pointing out that this issue can be solved, or at least...

Alright, Epic Music! I just happen to be a fan of Two Steps from Hell; here are some of my personal favorites. Two Steps From Hell Love & Loss Two Steps From Hell - Master Of Shadows Two Steps From Hell - Kickdown Two Steps From Hell - Dynasty (Solo Vocal) Two Steps From Hell - Iron...

Ahh, yes. I felt that "Deus Ex Machina" would be too long-winded for a username.

I am seeing a lot discussion over a relatively small subject as far as society and the world goes. I guess there is a lot of emotion behind much of the debate. From a logical standpoint, gay marriages should be banned only if there is a true reason to do so. The only one that I can think of is...

I am not entirely sure what you mean by that, mind elaborating? Thanks, and don't worry, I don't really like soda. (all that sugar reeks havoc on my guts) I have no intention of discouraging critical thinking, but I do certainly like to think I can make some influence on the world around me...

Here is what my ears are rocking to ....