All categories - 30 August 2007

Our knowledge of the world and progress as humans is attributed exclusively to our ability to use logic and reason. I think this is a very reasonable statement. We depend on our knowledge to improve our lives. A continued improvement of our lives would lead to increased happiness, which should be the highest goal humankind can aspire to achieve. Using logic and reason reveals truths about the world that directly increase our happiness. From mans ability to create and control fire to our modern medical advancements, it is clear to see how these truths improve our lives.

My question then is, why are logic and reason abandoned when they are in direct conflict with relgion? Why is religion the trump card? Why is it a virtue to hold certain beliefs when the reasons are either absent or terrible? Shouldn't we value truth above all else? If you accept that gaining knowledge to reveal truth about the world is directly attributed to happiness, how could you disagree?

2007-08-30 17:45:08 · 5 answers · asked by RcknRllr 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-30 17:44:51 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5 in Polls & Surveys

who were the ones that got suspended I just want to know who?

2007-08-30 17:44:47 · 3 answers · asked by Brandon R 4 in Wrestling

Does anyone know if they read the letters sent to people in navy boot camp?

2007-08-30 17:44:47 · 7 answers · asked by julia s 1 in Military

What are the main principles of the message of Jesus ?

Did Jesus follow the principles of jewish religion ?

Did Jesus travel beyond Israel during his life time ?

What was the charge against Jesus during his trial ?

2007-08-30 17:44:21 · 20 answers · asked by Pramod R 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-30 17:44:09 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I have been told that it is just a western concept.

2007-08-30 17:44:04 · 10 answers · asked by Texas Cowboy 7 in China

about both on-line and off-line systems

2007-08-30 17:44:01 · 4 answers · asked by archu 1 in PDAs & Handhelds

hey everyone!!
today i was wondering what were the words that hav no vowel in them?thnx i really apprecitate it!!
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2007-08-30 17:43:57 · 10 answers · asked by <3Nat 2 in Words & Wordplay

2007-08-30 17:43:53 · 12 answers · asked by sassy 3 in Cancer

2007-08-30 17:43:52 · 37 answers · asked by . 4 in Polls & Surveys

2007-08-30 17:43:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I know the Animal Kingdom Lodge is close, but which other Disney (or non-Disney) hotels are the next closest?

2007-08-30 17:43:25 · 16 answers · asked by bh912vny609 1 in Orlando

2007-08-30 17:43:24 · 22 answers · asked by ? 5 in Polls & Surveys

2007-08-30 17:43:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Should we be worried now b/c of the sweep...i mean most of those games were very close but now we are going into atlanta with a 2 game lead in the dvision...wat do you think??

2007-08-30 17:43:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baseball

2007-08-30 17:43:19 · 9 answers · asked by beachblondie 1 in Mathematics

a lack of belief in God
or
a complete belief that God does NOT exist.

2007-08-30 17:43:18 · 21 answers · asked by justmyinput 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I read that For Better or For Worse author Lynn Johnston is retiring this year- but when? i wish she wouldnt

2007-08-30 17:43:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

For all the people who are crying foul at Americans for their anger towards Mexico....

http://www.city-journal.org/html/15_4_mexico.html

Don't bother answering if you aren't willing to read the article. Yes the article is old, but it's still valid because none of the players have changed (Fox and Bush are still in office etc.)

2007-08-30 17:42:48 · 13 answers · asked by drixnot2 2 in Immigration

Or both?

2007-08-30 17:42:30 · 22 answers · asked by Death.Note.fan 5 in Polls & Surveys

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2007-08-30 17:42:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

I am making some gifts for people on a discipleship walk this weekend, and I need a good bible verse about the washing away of sins. help!

2007-08-30 17:42:05 · 11 answers · asked by baller 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-30 17:42:00 · 17 answers · asked by liberal 1 in Religion & Spirituality

I Am trying to find a upscaling DVD player that plays 720p and 1080i through component cables. My TV does not have HDMI inputs. Any good suggestions? And if you recommend one have you had personal experience with it?

2007-08-30 17:41:09 · 2 answers · asked by sheltz32tt 2 in Home Theater

My girlfriend went off to college recently, and I am stuck at home missing her incredibly. I am just looking for a song that says that. I am pretty open to genre.

2007-08-30 17:40:59 · 34 answers · asked by zacaroni89 2 in Other - Music

They didn't call for Vitter's resignation.

2007-08-30 17:40:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

are terrible headaches common in early pregnancy?

2007-08-30 17:40:53 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

Have you ever smoked?

2007-08-30 17:40:51 · 65 answers · asked by Lea 6 in Polls & Surveys

2007-08-30 17:40:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics