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Dugtrio1
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I originally posted a question related to a distressing philosophical problem, but I take back the question: I have found a source that can help, for now!
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Irishmom2
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We do have free will though. Perhaps you need to research Catholic beliefs and stay away from what atheists have to say.
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AlNg
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I think so. However there is a whole book, called Free Will, written by Sam Harris, in which he attempts to show that free will is an illusion.
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Lee1
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I chose not to comment on that …or did I?
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Lee1
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God is real, peace be with you and may you choose to live in peace with God.
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Irishmom2
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Is that the source you mentioned upthread? Why would you bother reading that?
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Irishmom2
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Do a search on CAF for Sam Harris and there are 50+ things listed.Irishmom2:
I think so. However there is a whole book, called Free Will, written by Sam Harris, in which he attempts to show that free will is an illusion.
Why would you consider the opinion of an atheist to carry so much weight?
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AlNg
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If you read the book, you will see that he proves nothing. I was interested to see how someone would attempt to prove that there is no free will.
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Lee1
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What made him write the book I wonder?
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Irishmom2
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Well, you did start a thread stating you were distressed about whether we have free will.
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Wozza
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Do you only read that which is written by Christians?AlNg:
Do a search on CAF for Sam Harris and there are 50+ things listed.Irishmom2:
I think so. However there is a whole book, called Free Will, written by Sam Harris, in which he attempts to show that free will is an illusion.
Why would you consider the opinion of an atheist to carry so much weight?
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Wozza
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He’s a philosopher and neuro scientist. That’s like asking why the Pope writes about theology.
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Lee1
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Why does the pope write about theology?
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Irishmom2
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No, but I do not read things by atheists concerning my religion. It is of no benefit to me.
Nor do I read vegan cookbooks or attend political rallies of people I do not share views with.
Nor do I read vegan cookbooks or attend political rallies of people I do not share views with.
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Wozza
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Because…he’s the pope.
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Lee1
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So, we can say that more than one person is writing books, but why? What compels them? Money? Power? Sex?
I know a neuroscientist, does a grain of sand explain the pyramids?
When all you have is a hammer, every solution involves a nail.
I know a neuroscientist, does a grain of sand explain the pyramids?
When all you have is a hammer, every solution involves a nail.
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Wozza
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I wouldn’t attend a political rally of a party I didn’t support, but I certainly would read political books by people who’s views are not in alignment with my own. Likewise books on religion. For every Sam Harris I have a Trent Horn. One shouldn’t limit one’s reading to simly that which confirms an already existing belief.
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Wozza
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All of the above would do me. But if you have some insight into the human condition and are expert in your field, I would think it churlish to keep that info to oneself.
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Irishmom2
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So do you read lots of books on subject that don’t interest you then? I don’t do that.Irishmom2:
One shouldn’t limit one’s reading to simly that which confirms an already existing belief.
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Lee1
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Unless that insight was actually likely to cause harm of course, if it was borne of an illness perhaps.
I honestly don’t know what this person has written but if he’s saying that we don’t have free will then I don’t need to read it. I disagree. As a Catholic I don’t see why God would have given us this life which involves a great deal of decision making if we were unable to think freely and make choices of our own free will. You see, I actually believe in God, I don’t blindly follow a religion, I’ve already exercised free will.
There is an atomic basis to all thought I’ve no doubt but as I’ve asked, does a grain of sand explain the pyramids? No.
I honestly don’t know what this person has written but if he’s saying that we don’t have free will then I don’t need to read it. I disagree. As a Catholic I don’t see why God would have given us this life which involves a great deal of decision making if we were unable to think freely and make choices of our own free will. You see, I actually believe in God, I don’t blindly follow a religion, I’ve already exercised free will.
There is an atomic basis to all thought I’ve no doubt but as I’ve asked, does a grain of sand explain the pyramids? No.
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