Imagine if she'd been raised to question assumptions, if she'd been exposed to a course on critical reasoning in school, if she'd heard of skeptics as role...
Jim Bechtel
jimbechtel2@...
Apr 1, 2004 4:57 pm
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Her problem wasn't childhood-upbringing. She was mentaly ill. She'd likely have done the same thing if raised an atheist. (For different reasons, of course.) ...
I guess you could say she was mentally ill. That's what they're trying to 'prove'. To be fair, though, I think you'd have to allow that anyone who sees signs...
Duane Tiemann
duanetiemann@...
Apr 1, 2004 5:41 pm
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The local DAFT List! Dunno if we'll make it on to SPLC's "Intelligence Report," but it's worth having. Maybe we'll just end up posting it on our website. ... ...
Jim Bechtel
jimbechtel2@...
Apr 1, 2004 5:41 pm
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Maybe in this one case, but it's literally impossible for people to not be influenced by their culture. It's where humans get our ideas of reality. (Plus, and...
Jim Bechtel
jimbechtel2@...
Apr 1, 2004 6:04 pm
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... Her problem starts in the brain. That she's Christian (presumably) just dictates how her symptoms and actions are expressed and explained. If she'd been...
"The treaty requires countries to conserve genetic material to help ensure diversity." A century from now this will be looked back on as ten billion times more...
Jim Bechtel
jimbechtel2@...
Apr 1, 2004 6:37 pm
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... cultural. As the man said, when asked why he was committed to a mental hospital: "Because I'm in the minority."...
I'm not sure what exactly November will prove. This culture of delusion will choose between two wealthy white men yet again, thinking (mistakenly) that great...
I sure agree with John below. I find it hard to believe that many people can actually be enthusiastic about a Kerry presidency, though the current one is...
mpackard@...
Apr 1, 2004 8:50 pm
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... From: Mark Wooge To: Reason-Omaha@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 11:03 AM Subject: Re: [Reason-Omaha] sicko mother another victim Her...
A bitter old jealous witch lived in the dismal forest that bordered a great Kingdom, ruled by a Wise and just King, adored by all. The witch couldn't stand so...
Dean W
MadisonPatriot@...
Apr 1, 2004 9:22 pm
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The reality of the situation is that, barring the sudden death or serious illness of one of the candidates, either John Kerry or Dubya Bush is going to be...
Skryja, David
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Apr 1, 2004 9:39 pm
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... From: mpackard@... [mailto:mpackard@...] Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 2:52 PM To: Reason-Omaha@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:...
Skryja, David
dskryja@...
Apr 1, 2004 9:41 pm
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The Dead Grandmother/Exam Syndrome and the Potential Downfall Of American Society ... A tongue-in-cheek "academic" paper, complete with graphs and charts,...
Since she's probably psychotics, I doubt it would make any difference. Bill ... From: Jim Bechtel To: Reason-Omaha@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 01,...
I think there's just a little difference between someone who someone who can twist things a bit to fit their world view (as we all do to some extent) and...
Please guys, a shift in emphasis like this really calls for a change in the subject line. ... From: Skryja, David To: Reason-Omaha@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Can anyone provide some insight pertaining to the number 1.618 ? Purportedly a factor in the makeup of many "natural" phenomena; also a(n admittedly) rough...
Davey
honk@...
Apr 2, 2004 4:58 am
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The golden ratio. Google it and you'll find everything you need. Ds. ... From: Davey [mailto:honk@...] Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 10:59 PM To:...
Skryja, David
dskryja@...
Apr 2, 2004 5:03 am
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American Civil Liberties Union Take Action ... From: dnpolson To: honk Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 10:30 PM Subject: Fw: Discuss Upcoming Challenges...
Davey
honk@...
Apr 2, 2004 5:11 am
16202
Another Nader supporter? Please come with your like minded friends to Omaha sometime before November. Once there, we can go over all the things that have...
Hello All, Man, I'm with Mark on this one. Jim, by your logic, no one on this list could possibly be insane..... bwah,ha,ha,ha.... I mean, I agree with you....
daniel@...
Apr 2, 2004 3:22 pm
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Thanks, Clay. You got what I meant by my reference to Abraham. This topic has certainly spawned discussion! Two more cents worth: Mathematician John Nash...
Jim Bechtel
jimbechtel2@...
Apr 2, 2004 3:37 pm
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John wrote: I'm not sure what exactly November will prove. This culture of delusion will choose between two wealthy white men yet again, thinking (mistakenly) ...
In this morning's Public Pulse: Atheist vs. anti-theist There is a difference between being an atheist and being anti-theistic. Theists usually will not deny...
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