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@TJ. I’d be more impressed with such statistics if they were assessing the criminals before they were locked up.  At arrest, for example.  Lots of people in prison ‘find god’ because it helps them deal with their fellow inmates and includes them in a part of the prison community. It can be a helpful safety mechanism.

Simon, if you have an internal definition of right and wrong, you can’t really apply an objective moral framework around it.  I know your project concerns this, but if you’re trying to encompass all humanity, you’ll fall over.  Conceptually, your moral code would look like ant behavior.

So you voted Trump in the hope that his healthcare proposal would be better for you?  And yet you don’t seem to have any idea in what way that could happen.  Consequently, you voted for one of Trumps promises?  Mate, I really hope it works out for you, but I’m not holding my breath – so far the republican plan is rattling around in the Senate dr…[Read more]

Hi Jason,

out of interest, I imagine you’ve reflected on the new republican health care proposals – do you find that if these were adopted, your situation would have improved (notwithstanding your newer plans to relocate)?

I like a choice of gods – I can cherry pick exactly which attributes suit my moods on any given day.  Yesterday, it was the god of hot bath water that received my abject gratitude.  Today, the god of pool filters was mysteriously absent when I needed him (pool filters are heavy and messy, hence my gender attribution).  Don’t even mention the bl…[Read more]

Understanding the distinction between right and wrong – that in itself demands a cohesive definition structure around the words ‘right’ and ‘wrong’.  We can possibly define it as ‘harm’ and ‘no harm’ but eventually people’s circumstances will shape that definition and it will diverge between societies.  The term ‘the greater good’ is one bandied a…[Read more]

Howl at the moon with the niece. It would be a whole lot more fun than trying to persuade her to conform. Embrace the unusual!

famous last words, they’re banned now 🙂

@regthefronkeyfarmer The Democrats aren’t slinging any mud at each other. Early on and consistently, Bernie Sanders refused to disparage Hilary Clinton despite provocation. He won’t use personal attacks. As a result, it would appear rather churlish of Hilary, should she not at least reciprocate such behavior and she doesn’t attack him…[Read more]

@trexdgr you’re fine! It took me forever to pluck up the courage to make my first post, and you’ve started a whole topic! The people who also get to read the information about saline water levels, are the ‘ghosts’ of AZ – the people who read but don’t post. *waves*

Hi @trexdgr I hope you’re feeling a ton better.

The Jesus character gets everywhere when you least expect it. My (atheist) mum passed away earlier this year and my (atheist) brother went to view the body with his (lapsed-ish catholic) wife. Not for me, I prefer my memories to be of her living, but I understand it’s of help to some. His wife…[Read more]