Some religious beliefs - particularly on abortion in some Christian divisions - were set down long before they became political issues. However, even with abortion the boundaries keep shifting. With science showing brain activity at ever earlier times in development, and technology allowing earlier premies to live, some Christian groups have moved from prohibiting abortion at 3-6 months to prohibiting it at conception or a few weeks.
"Atheism is a religion" is a claim made frequently by people trying to destroy the intellectual superiority that is inherent to atheism. It's a claim made by people (among others) who are lazy or ignorant, and assume that all beliefs (and even lack of beliefs) are based on nothing more substantial than wishes.
Proving religion to be BS is more the job of logicians than scientists, particularly since most religions claim miracles, which are explicitly denials of and outside the realm of science.
While you're at it, why don't you demand that plumbers prove religion is BS. That would be no less relevant.
All traditional religions involving the supernatural lead to contradictions. That is the proof that the religion in question is BS.
I think you're presuming technology neither known nor suspected to be in existence at the time the pyramids were built. Where's the (chemical) evidence that the stones aren't natural?
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
You haven't been paying attention. Trump claims to thrive on 4 hours sleep a night, and there is a small minority of people like that. It's not a jab, the author is just making a reference to the well-known behavior of a well-known person.
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Some religious beliefs - particularly on abortion in some Christian divisions - were set down long before they became political issues. However, even with abortion the boundaries keep shifting. With science showing brain activity at ever earlier times in development, and technology allowing earlier premies to live, some Christian groups have moved from prohibiting abortion at 3-6 months to prohibiting it at conception or a few weeks.
"Atheism is a religion" is a claim made frequently by people trying to destroy the intellectual superiority that is inherent to atheism. It's a claim made by people (among others) who are lazy or ignorant, and assume that all beliefs (and even lack of beliefs) are based on nothing more substantial than wishes.
Too bad Susette Kelo didn't think of this dodge.
"My house is the central site upon which my religion is based. Religion trumps eminent domain."
Proving religion to be BS is more the job of logicians than scientists, particularly since most religions claim miracles, which are explicitly denials of and outside the realm of science.
While you're at it, why don't you demand that plumbers prove religion is BS. That would be no less relevant.
All traditional religions involving the supernatural lead to contradictions. That is the proof that the religion in question is BS.
I think you're presuming technology neither known nor suspected to be in existence at the time the pyramids were built. Where's the (chemical) evidence that the stones aren't natural?
That they built the pyramids proves that if they weren't idiots, they were deluded. What a waste of human effort.
You think Trump is a dangerous lunatic, in contrast to Obama, a sympathizer of Islam and communism.
If people leave California, they're going to take their ignorant politics with them and pollute the rest of the country.
Mandatory Arbitration is against the plain language of the U.S. Constitution. The Supreme Court is wrong (surprise, surprise!).
The solution to overpopulation is to form large coercive groups?
Unions are based on the principle of violating rights. Such organizations are inherently unable to protect rights.
You are amazing. I've yet to see you get through a single post without contradicting yourself.
Amendment VII
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
You haven't been paying attention. Trump claims to thrive on 4 hours sleep a night, and there is a small minority of people like that. It's not a jab, the author is just making a reference to the well-known behavior of a well-known person.
Please cite the studies that show hanging or cyanide don't reduce lifespan.
So if I stay at work because I want to, you're going to force my employer to pay me exponentially more even if he didn't ask me to stay?
How many blue LEDs did you see in the 1960s?
Please explain how you enjoy "sleep-deprivation induced senile dementia, obesity, diabetes and hypertension for decades."
What part of "market-based" do you not understand?
Coal-air.
I can use Photoshop and eat 11 months a year, or use gimp and eat all year long. Choices, choices.
It's evil! Don't touch it.
Kevin, Time Bandits.
Cows producing octane.
Never heard of milk?
Is that your final solution?
Take a look at the thickness of the sheet metal on those Fords and Chevys. They'll look like Swiss cheese sooner than the Toyota.