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In reply to the discussion: 3 universal truths all religions agree upon: [View all]tama
(9,137 posts)55. Being and behaving
Do you behave ethically or morally? Always, most of the time, seldom, never? At which point of the continuum behavior becomes being?
Or is that wrong question? How do you behave when you behave ethically or morally, and what is the source of such behavior, how does it happen?
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"Atheists...do not have a position that needs either "support" or "faith"? Another way of saying
Flabbergasted
Jan 2013
#44
I'm so glad you're not trying to be negative, since even when you're being positive
skepticscott
Jan 2013
#63
If you cannot see, smell, hear, taste, or touch something then it probably doesn't exist. That
humblebum
Jan 2013
#54
Oh, stick around. You will see it here and all over the internet, if you have missed it IRL.
cbayer
Dec 2012
#5
Lol. Please take no offense. I offered this only as an example, not as a belief.
cbayer
Dec 2012
#10
Imaginary friends are the best, they've kept me company through thick and thin.
Voice for Peace
Dec 2012
#12
I wonder, had your family supported and ecouraged your continued belief in your imaginary friend...
cleanhippie
Jan 2013
#66
Buddhism and Taoism certainly do not believe that. There are for sure others
Flabbergasted
Dec 2012
#18
Well, the OP is pure bullshit. I guess the author knows nothing of most religions.
Buzz Clik
Dec 2012
#26
You're talking about individuals. The OP was talking about the entire religion. Big difference.
Buzz Clik
Dec 2012
#30
"Conservative" and "Reform" Judaism do not claim to be the right answer for everyone, either.
meti57b
Jan 2013
#40
I decry religious people who think atheists can't be moral or ethical without religion.
trotsky
Jan 2013
#46
Bullshit. The only thing you have tried to do is take the same old turd and polish it up.
cleanhippie
Jan 2013
#49