That isn't entirely true. While many are, there are others who profess a certain level of acceptance, or even a disdain for the idea:
-HARD-ASS GANGSTAS WAXING PHILOSOPHICAL
I've also heard beautiful quotes about death from other major atheistic figures. There is one YouTube video that I can't find quoted or even on YouTube right now, wherein James Randi speaks about the death of his friend and his own personal death, and what he feels about these things.
Once again, Dashing beasts it. Dashing, how can I be a gangsta like you? I wanna be king of these streets like you, mayn.
You seem to have entirely misunderstood me. I actually wasn't arguing against the existence of a deity, nor was I arguing that most famous intelligent people(or most famous scientists) do not believe in a deity.
I'm arguing that people who do not strictly believe in an afterlife, or in a conventional God that grants his subjects eternal life, are not then inherently horrified by the prospect of death, that the philosophical implications of the lack of an afterlife are far more complex than that. While I personally do not believe in a deity, and certainly do not believe in the existence of a personal deity that cares about each human life in any meaningful way, that wasn't what I was talking about there.
You seem to have entirely misunderstood me. I actually wasn't arguing against the existence of a deity, nor was I arguing that most famous intelligent people(or most famous scientists) do not believe in a deity.
I'm arguing that people who do not strictly believe in an afterlife, or in a conventional God that grants his subjects eternal life, are not then inherently horrified by the prospect of death, that the philosophical implications of the lack of an afterlife are far more complex than that. While I personally do not believe in a deity, and certainly do not believe in the existence of a personal deity that cares about each human life in any meaningful way, that wasn't what I was talking about there.
No...no, I suppose not. Well, I'd say good luck in your endeavor, but that would be in conflict towards my own interests. So, I'll just go with: Have Fun!
Tried to order Puzzle Agent 2, card was declined, then I got a call from the bank saying they'd cancelled the card because my details had been compromised (don't know how, or how they knew this). They're sending a replacement, but it will take at least a week to arrive.
So this basically means I'll be without money for a week, and I have no idea what I'm going to survive on. I have... most of an onion, several house plants, and a cat.
Tried to order Puzzle Agent 2, card was declined, then I got a call from the bank saying they'd cancelled the card because my details had been compromised (don't know how, or how they knew this). They're sending a replacement, but it will take at least a week to arrive.
So this basically means I'll be without money for a week, and I have no idea what I'm going to survive on. I have... most of an onion, several house plants, and a cat.
Can you not just go into the nearest branch and withdraw money?
Whilst we're on the subject of money, my wages were short by a hell of a lot on Friday there. I kicked up all manner of stink and fuss with personnel, feel bad now though
No...no, I suppose not. Well, I'd say good luck in your endeavor, but that would be in conflict towards my own interests. So, I'll just go with: Have Fun!
I'll drink to that. How about a toast? I recommend Jack.
But has it been done using HUMANS? Because by "us all", I meant "all humans alive today".
Not yet, because the government doesn't like scientists to mess around with the human reproduction system for some reason. As if the government has any business there in the first place!
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You've joined with Comrade Mortis in the quest to make me an alcoholic, haven't you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7KOjC099h0&feature=relmfu
Once again, Dashing beasts it. Dashing, how can I be a gangsta like you? I wanna be king of these streets like you, mayn.
Do you even need to ask?
I'm arguing that people who do not strictly believe in an afterlife, or in a conventional God that grants his subjects eternal life, are not then inherently horrified by the prospect of death, that the philosophical implications of the lack of an afterlife are far more complex than that. While I personally do not believe in a deity, and certainly do not believe in the existence of a personal deity that cares about each human life in any meaningful way, that wasn't what I was talking about there.
Oh, lol, carry on then, sir...:p
No...no, I suppose not. Well, I'd say good luck in your endeavor, but that would be in conflict towards my own interests. So, I'll just go with: Have Fun!
So this basically means I'll be without money for a week, and I have no idea what I'm going to survive on. I have... most of an onion, several house plants, and a cat.
Can you not just go into the nearest branch and withdraw money?
Whilst we're on the subject of money, my wages were short by a hell of a lot on Friday there. I kicked up all manner of stink and fuss with personnel, feel bad now though
I'll drink to that. How about a toast? I recommend Jack.
Hm. I suppose Jack would go down pretty good, but won't he struggle?
...I'm getting the impression that we're talking about somewhat different things...
What on Earth did you *think* you were going to drink?
Umm...never mind. >.>
In any case, it was more of "who" and less of a "what".
And suddenly, somehow, it became perverted to me.
Ewwwww. You were going to drink Campbell Soups least successful product, Cream of Jack.
Then my work here is complete!
Though it might set your mind at ease that I was, in fact, referring to blood. Not what I know you were thinking about.
Psh. You mean Cannibal's Soup, my friend. Campbell's doesn't have the guts to do this sort of stuff. Or the liver...or the kidneys...
Campbells Blood of Jack? That's even worse than Cream of Jack! It's slightly better than Backwash of Jack, though.
Apparently you never heard of Campbell's more successful soup, Cream of Arnold. Very popular with the Mexican maids.
Um...
Yeah, that. Now I can make it worse with two words, though.
Vampirism fetish. That is all.
Of course, Kommissar.
Yeah, semen soups and vampirism fetishes. We've set the bar high tonight, gang!
Great, now you've involved the furries. Those fucks ruin everything. EVERYTHING.
Think of it as the most life these forums have had in the past week. That's what I do.
Woooo...?
Woo!
Yes, woo. I said it.
Look who's talking.
I do what I can.
Actually, not necessarily. Egg fusion is completely possible and has been successfully done using mice.
Yeah but then this is what they turn into.
Well, You're not on *my* standard of forums pages, which is 100 posts a page.
So ... Congratulations!
Yay! This whole thread is just a big ol' vat of blood and semen!
My reaction:
WHAT HAS SCIENCE DONE!?
Blood and semen!? HOORAY!
Not yet, because the government doesn't like scientists to mess around with the human reproduction system for some reason. As if the government has any business there in the first place!
SCIENCE DOESN'T KNOW!
You invoked Moral Orel? I think you just won Dashing's man-love.